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ANCBuddy

Control Bose QC Ultra modes, audio sources, and battery from the Mac menu bar

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Last Updated 9/6/2026
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About ANCBuddy

ANCBuddy is a standalone third-party Bose QC Ultra menu bar tool for Mac. It directly switches Quiet, Aware, and Immersion modes, shows and switches remembered audio sources, checks headphone battery, and offers optional AI Auto-EQ. It supports macOS 12 Monterey and later, and works with Apple Silicon and Intel Mac; firmware updates, initial setup, and settings it does not cover still require the Bose app.

Best for

Bose QC Ultra headphone and earbud users
Mac users

Best use cases

Quickly switch between Quiet, Aware, and Immersion modes

View and switch remembered audio sources

Check headphone battery on Mac

Features

Listening mode switching

Switch between Quiet, Aware, and Immersion modes.

Audio source management

View and switch remembered audio sources for Bose QC Ultra.

Battery check

Check headphone battery level on Mac.

AI Auto-EQ

Offers optional AI Auto-EQ.

Pros

  • Quickly control key listening modes from the menu bar
  • View and switch remembered audio sources
  • One-time purchase with updates included

Cons

  • No Multipoint toggle or control for arbitrary Bluetooth devices
  • Firmware updates and initial setup still require the Bose app

Pricing Plans

ANCBuddy

$9.99one-time
  • 14-day trial
  • Permanent unlock
  • Updates included

* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on ANCBuddy's official website.

FAQ

Supports macOS 12 Monterey and later, plus Apple Silicon and Intel Mac.
No; firmware updates, initial setup, and settings not managed by ANCBuddy still require the Bose app.

Tool Information

DeveloperANCBuddy
Release Date9/6/2026
Pricingpaid
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