Aerial Companion is a free, lightweight utility designed to help users browse, preview, and manage Apple TV-style aerial videos used as screensavers on various platforms. These cinematic videos, originally popularized through Apple TV, showcase stunning landscapes, cities, and natural scenery captured from high above.  

Aerial Companion simplifies the process of finding and organizing these videos, allowing users to enjoy them as desktop backgrounds or screensavers without needing to manually download and manage each clip. The software’s biggest strength lies in easy aerial video management, turning a complicated setup into a smooth and accessible experience. 

Video browsing and screensaver customization 

Aerial Companion’s core function revolves around browsing and organizing available aerial footage. Users can explore a library of landscape, ocean, and city scenes recorded from drones or helicopters. The application allows previews before downloading, ensuring users only save the videos they actually want. This browsing system creates a curated screensaver experience, allowing individuals to build a personal collection of scenic footage. 

The biggest advantage of this tool is its ability to automate updates for the Aerial screensaver. Because macOS security changes removed built-in auto-update functionality, the companion app was created specifically to handle this task. It periodically checks for new versions, downloads updates, and installs them automatically, creating a background update system that keeps everything current without user intervention. Users can customize how often the app checks for updates. 

This program keeps its interface straightforward and minimal, presenting users with categories of videos and simple download controls. This clean browsing interface makes navigation easy, even for users unfamiliar with screensaver customization tools. The preview system loads clips quickly, allowing users to see exactly how the footage will appear before adding it to their library. However, customization and personalization are limited to the basic functions of browsing. 

A simple gateway to stunning screensavers 

Aerial Companion succeeds as a straightforward utility for users who want to enjoy cinematic aerial footage without complicated setup. Its clean interface, preview system, and organized browsing make building a personal screensaver library quick and enjoyable. While customization options remain fairly basic, the software delivers exactly what it promises. For users who appreciate scenic visuals on their desktop, it offers a calm and convenient experience.