Is my device supported by AirBuddy?

Apple and Beats devices

AirBuddy supports AirPods and Beats headsets, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Macs running AirBuddy, and Apple battery-powered accessories such as Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Trackpad.

See the supported-headset overview for model and software details.

Devices from other manufacturers

AirBuddy can work with many Bluetooth mice, keyboards, headsets, and other peripherals from other manufacturers. Support depends on the information and controls that the device makes available to macOS.

Common limitations include:

• The device usually appears only while it is connected to the Mac.
• Battery information is available only when macOS reports it.
• AirPods-specific features, such as nearby case detection, in-ear state, listening modes, and charging-case status, aren’t available.
• Device-specific controls provided by the manufacturer’s app aren’t available through AirBuddy.

You can pin a device to keep it in the Dashboard when it isn’t connected.

AirBuddy observes the Mac’s existing Bluetooth connection, so displaying a third-party peripheral doesn’t create an additional connection or meaningfully change its battery life.

If a device is recognized by macOS but not by AirBuddy

If macOS displays a battery level but AirBuddy doesn’t, choose Help > Send Feedback in AirBuddy soon after connecting the device and include diagnostics. Include the manufacturer and exact model in the report.