AirBuddy Beta

AirBuddy Beta is a top-of-the-line AirPods and Apple Eco Bluetooth peripheral management artifact created for macOS, developed by Buddy Software LTD.

Which can perfectly replicate the silky experience of the iPhone/iPad when the AirPods box pops up with beautiful connection animations and real-time battery display, supporting macOS 10.14.6 and above systems and Macs with Bluetooth Low Energy. Core features include opening the AirPods case near your Mac, automatically popping up the status window to show the battery level of the headphones and charging case, a permanent icon in the menu bar, a list of all nearby Apple devices (AirPods, Beats, headphones, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Magic Mouse/Keyboard/Trackpad, and even other Macs and their peripherals), battery and connection status, customizable global shortcuts for quick outbound status, toggle noise cancellation/ Transparent/adaptive mode, one-click connection to the nearest headphones, turning on and off the microphone and other operations, built-in battery warning notification (can customize the low/full threshold according to the device and synchronize across Macs), Shortcuts action support automatic acquisition of device information/disconnection, etc., the exclusive Magic Handoff function relays the Magic keyboard and mouse trackpad to another nearby Mac running AirBuddy with one click, realizing seamless circulation of peripherals and greatly relieving battery anxiety, Improving the smoothness and convenience of Bluetooth headsets and keyboards and mice on Mac is an indispensable efficiency improvement tool for heavy Apple ecological users, multi-device office workers, and wireless headphone enthusiasts, and can also be obtained through Setapp subscription.

Function

AirBuddy 2 It is a Bluetooth peripheral enhancement management tool built for macOS, which fully ports the smooth experience of using AirPods on iPhone/iPad to Mac, allowing users to open the lid of the AirPods case to pop up a beautiful connection animation, check the battery level of multiple devices in real time, quickly switch between noise cancellation/transparency modes with shortcut keys, and support Apple Family Bucket peripherals (AirPods, Beats headphones, Magic Mouse/Keyboard/ Trackpad, Apple Watch, etc.), which greatly improves the connection convenience and comfort of wireless devices, and is suitable for macOS 10.14.6 and above.

• The connection animation is displayed when the box is opened : When you open the lid of your AirPods or compatible Beats case close to your Mac, a beautiful status window that is consistent with your iPhone will automatically pop up, clearly showing the battery level of your earbuds and charging case.
• Menu bar global overview : The resident menu bar icon expands with one click to display the battery and connection status of all nearby supported devices, including AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac itself, and other Macs running AirBuddy.
• Customize shortcut key actions : Support setting global shortcut keys, recall device status at any time, quickly switch noise reduction/transparency/adaptive mode, one-click connection to the nearest headphone, switch microphone and other high-frequency actions, greatly improve operation efficiency.
• AirBuddy Beta Intelligent battery warning notification : You can set a low battery threshold and full reminder for each device individually, automatically pop up a notification when the set value is lower or the charging is complete, and synchronize the warning settings between multiple Macs to avoid sudden power outages.
• AirBuddy Beta Quick actions and mode switching : Provides global shortcut keys to quickly change monitoring modes (noise cancellation/transparency/off), and supports automatic connection to recently used headphones, simplifying the daily audio switching process.
• AirBuddy Beta Shortcuts automation support: Deeply integrated with the macOS Shortcuts app to create actions such as getting power, connecting/disconnecting devices, querying status, and more, making it easy to build personalized automation workflows.
• AirBuddy Beta Magic peripherals are one-touch relay: Quickly transfer control of your Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, or Magic Trackpad between multiple AirBuddy-running Macs for seamless peripheral flow.
• AirBuddy Beta Beautiful and intuitive status window : The pop-up window has a delicate and simple design, displaying the power level of the left and right ears of the earphones and the charging case at the same time, supporting custom display preferences, and the visual experience is highly consistent with iOS.
• AirBuddy Beta Widely compatible with the Apple ecosystem : In addition to the full range of AirPods and Beats headphones, you can also monitor the battery and connection status of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Magic Mouse/Keyboard/Trackpad, and other devices.
• AirBuddy Beta Lightweight and safe to run locally : Only Bluetooth low energy support is required, the application size is small, all data is processed locally, and privacy protection is emphasized, making it suitable for long-term resident use.