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Getting Started & AccountInstall, update, license, purchase, and check compatibility.20 articlesAirPods, Beats & AudioConnect headphones, manage audio, and troubleshoot AirPods or Beats.12 articlesDevices & BatterySee devices, battery levels, alerts, statistics, and nearby Macs.7 articlesAction HUD & InterfaceCustomize what AirBuddy shows and understand its status indicators.7 articlesWidgets, Handoff & AutomationUse widgets, Magic Handoff, Focus Filters, Shortcuts, and AppleScript.7 articles
Getting Started & Account
Install, update, license, purchase, and check compatibility.
- Do I have to purchase multiple licenses in order to run AirBuddy on multiple Macs?
- Do I need an Apple Account to use AirBuddy?
- Does AirBuddy collect analytics or device data?
- How can I get a refund for my purchase of AirBuddy 3?
- How to uninstall AirBuddy
- How to update AirBuddy to the latest version
- How to upgrade from AirBuddy 2 to AirBuddy 3
- Is AirBuddy a subscription?
- Is there an AirBuddy beta I can try?
- Troubleshooting AirBuddy installation issues
- What are the minimum system requirements for AirBuddy?
- What can I do if the AirBuddy disk image won’t open?
- Where can I purchase AirBuddy?
- Who makes AirBuddy?
- Will AirBuddy run on a Mac with Apple silicon?
- Will AirBuddy work on macOS Monterey?
- Will AirBuddy work on macOS Sequoia?
- Will AirBuddy work on macOS Sonoma?
- Will AirBuddy work on macOS Tahoe?
- Will AirBuddy work on macOS Ventura?
AirPods, Beats & Audio
Connect headphones, manage audio, and troubleshoot AirPods or Beats.
- How does AirBuddy work with automatic switching for AirPods?
- How to add or troubleshoot AirPods and Beats devices
- How to change listening modes using AirBuddy
- How to control microphone input with AirBuddy
- How to update firmware on AirPods and Beats devices
- How to use Audio Input Lock
- How to use the Beats Studio Buds with AirBuddy
- Which headsets are supported by AirBuddy?
- Why can’t I see the AirPods charging-case battery in AirBuddy?
- Why do I keep receiving "AirPods nearby" and "AirPods connected" notifications?
- Why does AirBuddy show AirPods while they’re in a closed charging case?
- Why does AirBuddy show my AirPods as a single device, but sometimes it shows the right and left ones separately?
Devices & Battery
See devices, battery levels, alerts, statistics, and nearby Macs.
- How can I see other Macs and their accessories in AirBuddy?
- How can I see stats about my devices in AirBuddy?
- How can I see the battery status of my iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch in AirBuddy?
- How to configure Battery Alerts for devices in AirBuddy
- How to keep a device visible in AirBuddy
- How to remove or ignore devices in AirBuddy
- Is my device supported by AirBuddy?
Action HUD & Interface
Customize what AirBuddy shows and understand its status indicators.
- Does AirBuddy support Dark Mode?
- How to customize the AirBuddy menu bar icon
- How to use Now Playing in AirBuddy
- How to use and customize the Action HUD
- What does a crossed or dimmed AirBuddy icon in the menu bar mean?
- Why didn’t the Action HUD appear when I opened my AirPods charging case?
- Why do I see AirBuddy’s volume indicator unexpectedly?
Widgets, Handoff & Automation
Use widgets, Magic Handoff, Focus Filters, Shortcuts, and AppleScript.