AirBuddy 3

What is AirBuddy 3?

AirBuddy 3 is a macOS utility that turns your Mac into a command center for all your wireless devices. It brings over 150 new features and improvements, including a fresh design, deeper media integration, and a revamped Magic Handoff system. Available now for macOS 14 or later on both Intel and Apple silicon, AirBuddy 3 lets you see battery levels, connect AirPods, control playback, and move peripherals between Macs—all without interrupting your workflow. Priced at US$20, it’s also available through Setapp.

Who it's for

• AirPods owners who want instant access to connection status, listening modes, and battery alerts without digging into system menus.
• Multi-device users juggling a Magic Mouse, Keyboard, or Trackpad across multiple Macs and need a faster, more reliable way to switch peripherals.
• Customization enthusiasts who love tailoring their desktop with interactive widgets, per-display layouts, and granular battery alert thresholds.

Key features

Action HUD

A single, fluid interface that adapts to your screen, bringing nearby AirPods, connection progress, listening modes, Now Playing, and battery alerts into one consistent place. It’s designed to surface the right information at the right moment, so you’re never hunting for controls.

Widgets

Interactive Batteries, AirPods, and Now Playing widgets can be placed anywhere on your Desktop, with layouts built per display. You can even keep them visible on the Lock Screen, making device status glanceable at all times.

Now Playing

Artwork, playback information, and controls live in the Action HUD, on your Desktop, on the Lock Screen, and in macOS widgets. Your music follows your flow, whether you’re deep in a document or just glancing at your screen.

Magic Handoff

Transfer a Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard, or Magic Trackpad between Macs with a faster, more reliable connection system. Progress stays easy to follow, so switching peripherals feels seamless rather than fiddly.

What stands out

AirBuddy 3 doesn’t just show you your devices—it puts them within reach, everywhere you look.

The redesigned Dashboard brings nearby and pinned devices together in a modern Mac-native design, offering fast access to battery status, controls, and settings. Combined with per-device battery alert thresholds and customizable notification styles, AirBuddy 3 feels less like a utility and more like an extension of macOS itself. The depth of customization—from widget placement to alert preferences—sets it apart from simpler battery menu bar apps.

Worth checking out if…

You rely on Apple’s wireless ecosystem daily and want a polished, unified way to monitor and control your devices. If you’re an AirBuddy 2 customer, you may qualify for a free upgrade or 50% off depending on your purchase date, and AirBuddy 1 users might also get a discount. For US$20, it’s a solid investment for anyone who wants their Mac to feel truly connected to their AirPods, peripherals, and media.