How to change listening modes using AirBuddy

AirBuddy can change the available listening modes for connected AirPods and supported Beats devices, including Noise Cancellation, Transparency, Adaptive Audio, and Off when supported by the device and macOS.

Use the Dashboard

Open the AirBuddy Dashboard. Use the listening-mode controls for the connected headset, or Control-click the device and choose an available mode.

Use a Desktop Widget

Add an AirPods widget with AirBuddy Desktop Widgets. The widget can provide listening-mode, noise-cancellation, Spatial Audio, and volume controls.

Use a keyboard shortcut

Open AirBuddy settings, select Shortcuts, then assign a shortcut for the listening-mode cycle you want. The available modes depend on the connected headset.

You can also use the Set Spatial Audio Mode and related AirBuddy actions in the Shortcuts app for more specific automations.