Infuse + Real-Debrid for Apple Devices
The most beautiful way to stream on Apple devices. Native UI, direct play support, and seamless integration with Real-Debrid via WebDAV.
What you'll need
- ✓ Real-Debrid account — €3-16 depending on plan length
- ✓ Infuse Pro — $10/year or $15 one-time purchase
- ✓ Apple device — iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac
- ✓ WebDAV service — Zurg or rclone for Real-Debrid access
What is Infuse?
Infuse is a premium media player exclusively for Apple devices. It offers beautiful, native UI that feels right at home on iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, and macOS. Unlike other players, Infuse can direct play virtually any video format without transcoding.
Why Infuse?
- • Beautiful Apple-native interface
- • Direct plays 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision
- • No server or transcoding needed
- • Automatic metadata fetching
- • Syncs across all Apple devices
Supported formats
- • Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV, etc.
- • Audio: Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD, AAC
- • Subtitles: SRT, ASS, VOBSUB
- • HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
How it works with Debrid
Infuse connects to your Real-Debrid library via WebDAV (a network file protocol). You'll use a service like Zurg that exposes your Real-Debrid downloads as a WebDAV share. Infuse then browses and streams files directly from Real-Debrid's servers.
Step 1: Get Real-Debrid
1.1 Create an account
- 1. Go to real-debrid.com
- 2. Click "Sign Up" and create an account with your email
- 3. Verify your email address
1.2 Choose a plan
| Plan | Price | Per Month |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days | €3 | €6/mo |
| 30 days | €4 | €4/mo |
| 90 days | €9 | €3/mo |
| 180 days | €16 | €2.67/mo ✓ Best value |
Tip: Start with 30 days (€4) to test, then upgrade to 180 days for best value.
1.3 Get your API key
- 1. Log in to Real-Debrid
- 2. Go to real-debrid.com/apitoken
- 3. Copy your API key — you'll need this for WebDAV setup
Keep this key private! Anyone with your API key can use your Real-Debrid account.
Step 2: Install Infuse
2.1 Download Infuse
Visit firecore.com/infuse or download from the App Store on your Apple device:
2.2 Get Infuse Pro
WebDAV connections require Infuse Pro. You have two options:
Annual subscription
$10/year
Best for trying it out. Cancel anytime.
Lifetime purchase
$15 one-time
Best value. Pay once, own forever.
Family Sharing: Infuse Pro supports Apple Family Sharing, so one purchase works for up to 6 family members.
Step 3: Set up WebDAV with Zurg
3.1 Understanding WebDAV
WebDAV is a protocol that allows Infuse to browse your Real-Debrid library as if it were a network drive. To connect Infuse to Real-Debrid, you need a WebDAV server that bridges the two services.
The most popular solution is Zurg, a lightweight service that exposes Real-Debrid via WebDAV. You can run Zurg yourself or use a hosted service.
3.2 Option A: Use ElfHosted (Easiest)
ElfHosted offers fully managed Zurg hosting starting at $0.10/day. This is the easiest option — no setup required.
- 1. Sign up at elfhosted.com
- 2. Subscribe to the "Zurg" app
- 3. Enter your Real-Debrid API key in the setup wizard
- 4. Copy the WebDAV URL and credentials provided
Recommended for beginners: ElfHosted handles all the technical setup. Just enter your Real-Debrid key and get a WebDAV URL.
3.3 Option B: Self-host Zurg (Advanced)
If you have technical skills, you can run Zurg yourself using Docker or as a standalone binary.
- 1. Get Zurg from GitHub
- 2. Configure with your Real-Debrid API key
- 3. Run with rclone to expose WebDAV
- 4. Note your WebDAV URL (usually http://localhost:8080)
Advanced users only: Requires Docker knowledge and a server/computer running 24/7.
3.4 What you'll need from this step
Whichever method you choose, you'll need these three things to connect Infuse:
- • WebDAV URL — e.g., https://yourname.elfhosted.com/zurg
- • Username — provided by your WebDAV service
- • Password — provided by your WebDAV service
Step 4: Connect Infuse to WebDAV
4.1 Add a new share
- 1. Open Infuse on your Apple device
- 2. Tap Settings (gear icon)
- 3. Go to Shares
- 4. Tap + Add Share
4.2 Configure WebDAV connection
- 1. Select WebDAV as the share type
- 2.
Enter your WebDAV details:
- • Address: Your WebDAV URL
- • Username: From your WebDAV service
- • Password: From your WebDAV service
- 3. Give it a name like "Real-Debrid"
- 4. Tap Save
4.3 Verify the connection
- 1. Infuse will test the connection automatically
- 2. You should see a green checkmark if successful
- 3. If it fails, double-check your WebDAV URL and credentials
Step 5: Browse and play content
5.1 Browse your library
- 1. Go back to the main Infuse screen
- 2. Tap Files at the bottom
- 3. You'll see your Real-Debrid share listed
- 4. Tap it to browse your Real-Debrid downloads
5.2 Enable metadata fetching
Infuse can automatically fetch movie posters, plot summaries, and other metadata:
- 1. Go to Settings → Library
- 2. Enable "Metadata Fetching"
- 3. Infuse will scan your library and fetch artwork
Tip: Use the Library view instead of Files for a beautiful, organized interface with posters and metadata.
5.3 Play content
- 1. Browse to a movie or TV episode
- 2. Tap to play — Infuse will stream directly from Real-Debrid
- 3. Enjoy buffer-free 4K/HDR streaming with no transcoding
You're all set!
You can now stream your Real-Debrid library with Infuse's beautiful interface. Your watch progress and library will sync across all your Apple devices automatically.
Troubleshooting
Can't connect to WebDAV
- • Double-check your WebDAV URL — it should start with http:// or https://
- • Verify username and password are correct
- • If using ElfHosted, make sure your subscription is active
- • If self-hosting, ensure Zurg/rclone is running
- • Check firewall settings if accessing from outside your network
No files showing up
- • Make sure you have downloaded content in Real-Debrid
- • Check your Real-Debrid downloads page at real-debrid.com
- • Verify Zurg is configured with the correct API key
- • Try refreshing the share in Infuse (pull down on the file list)
Playback buffering or stuttering
- • Check your internet connection speed — 4K requires 25+ Mbps
- • Try playing a lower quality file to test
- • Real-Debrid servers may be under load — try again later
- • On Apple TV, make sure you're using wired Ethernet for best performance
- • Disable any VPN connections (not needed with Real-Debrid)
Metadata not loading
- • Make sure "Metadata Fetching" is enabled in Settings → Library
- • Check your file names — they should include movie/show title and year
- • Example: "Movie Name (2024).mkv" or "Show Name S01E01.mkv"
- • Try manually editing metadata (long press → Edit)
- • Give Infuse time to scan — large libraries can take a while
WebDAV requires Infuse Pro
- • WebDAV connections are a Pro feature
- • Purchase Infuse Pro from Settings → Infuse Pro
- • Choose annual subscription ($10/year) or lifetime ($15 one-time)
- • Free version only supports local files and some cloud services
Tips for the best experience
📺 Use Apple TV for home theater
Infuse on Apple TV delivers the best experience for big-screen viewing. Supports Dolby Vision, Atmos, and 4K HDR with direct play — no transcoding.
🔄 Sync across devices
Sign in to iCloud on all devices. Your watch progress, favorites, and library will sync automatically between iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac.
🎬 Organize with folders
Keep your Real-Debrid downloads organized in folders (Movies, TV Shows). Infuse's metadata fetching works best with properly named files in clear categories.
⚙️ Customize player settings
Settings → Playback lets you configure subtitle styling, audio passthrough, and playback preferences. Match audio output to your sound system for best quality.
🌐 No VPN needed
Real-Debrid streams via encrypted HTTPS. Your ISP only sees traffic to Real-Debrid servers, not the content. VPNs can actually slow down streaming.
💾 Manage storage
Infuse caches metadata and artwork locally. If storage fills up, clear the cache in Settings → General → Reset Infuse → Clear All Metadata.
What's next?
Want to automate content discovery and downloads? Add Overseerr to request movies and shows that automatically download to your Real-Debrid library.