What you need
The computer, operating system and second screen you need to run Himnova Live.
Himnova Live is free. It runs entirely on your computer, so you don't need an account or an internet connection. Here's what you do need.
The computer
| System | What to download |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit | The .exe installer. See Install on Windows. |
| macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, on a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or later) | The .dmg. See Install on macOS. |
| Ubuntu, Debian or Linux Mint, 64-bit | The .deb package. See Install on Linux. |
| Other Linux distributions, 64-bit | The AppImage. |
Warning: There's no version yet for Intel Macs, or for Windows or Linux on ARM.
The control window needs at least 1000 × 700 pixels.
A second screen
To project, you need a projector or TV connected to the computer in addition to the screen you work on. Set the computer to extend the display, not mirror it, so the congregation sees only the projection. The projector screen explains how.
Without a second screen you can still practice with it. The projection just opens in a small window.
What you don't need
- An internet connection, except to download the app and its updates. It works offline, and if it can't check for a new version when it starts, it opens as usual (how to turn that check off).
- An account or a subscription.
- PowerPoint, Office or any other program. The app opens and displays presentations itself.
- A video player or codec packs. Anything that won't play as is goes through the app's built-in media engine. On Linux with the AppImage, that engine relies on a system library, libmpv.
- Paid lyrics or Bibles. The app includes nine free Bible versions in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese (which ones), and you type in or import your own songs (how).
Something didn't work the way the guide says? Tell us on GitHub what you did, what you expected and what happened, and we'll see whether the app or the guide needs fixing. Report a problem (opens in a new tab)