AirBuddy 3
View and manage AirPods, batteries, and peripheral connections on your Mac in one place
About AirBuddy 3
AirBuddy 3 is a desktop companion for macOS that lets you check battery status, connect AirPods, control what's playing, and move accessories between multiple Macs without leaving what you're doing. It brings nearby AirPods, connection progress, listening modes, playback info, and battery alerts together in a unified Action HUD, and supports interactive battery, AirPods, and Now Playing widgets on the desktop or lock screen. You can also set low-battery or fully-charged alerts per device and choose the notification style.
Best for
Best use cases
Check device battery and connection status
Control playback and listening modes
Switch Magic accessories between Macs
Set battery and charging alerts
Features
Action HUD
Shows nearby AirPods, connection progress, listening modes, Now Playing, and battery alerts in one place.
Interactive Widgets
Place battery, AirPods, and Now Playing widgets on the desktop and lock screen.
Magic Handoff
Move a Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, or Magic Trackpad between multiple Macs.
Battery Alerts
Set low-battery or fully-charged thresholds per device and choose the notification style.
Pros
- Consolidates device status and playback info in one interface
- Supports interactive widgets on the desktop and lock screen
- Supports moving Magic accessories between Macs
Cons
- Requires macOS 14 or later