macOS (Apple Silicon) — Wireless QoL build
Based on Moonlight PC v6.1.0 with two additions over the official release.
First launch: macOS will say the app is "damaged" because this build is not signed with an Apple Developer certificate. This is expected. To open it, run:
xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/Moonlight.appThen launch normally. You only need to do this once.
Audio jitter buffer slider
A new slider in Settings → Audio Settings → Audio jitter buffer controls the pre-decode queue drop threshold. Raising it above the default 30 ms reduces crackling and micro-stuttering on Wi-Fi by giving the decoder more headroom to absorb network bursts.
| Value | When to use |
|---|---|
| 30 ms | Wired or very stable Wi-Fi |
| 60–80 ms | Most Wi-Fi connections |
| 100–120 ms | High-jitter or congested networks |
The change takes effect the next time you start a stream.
AWDL suppression (macOS only)
AirDrop, Handoff, and Sidecar use Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL), which competes with your Wi-Fi infrastructure traffic and can cause periodic packet bursts during a stream.
Enable Settings → Advanced Settings → Suppress AWDL while streaming to automatically disable AWDL for the duration of each stream. You can also toggle it mid-stream with Ctrl+Alt+Shift+A.
A one-time system authorization prompt will appear the first time this feature is used.
Platform: macOS 13+ (Apple Silicon)
For Windows, Linux, Intel Mac, or Steam Deck use the official moonlight-stream/moonlight-qt release.