Connection Information Center

Stop guessing, start knowing. Understand ALL your connections.

Connection Information Center is the essential utility that provides a comprehensive, unified view of every major connection on your Mac: Audio, USB & Thunderbolt, Display, and Network. No more digging through separate system menus! It’s the ultimate tool for professionals, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to verify their hardware is performing exactly as expected.

Is that high-end audio interface actually running at its best sample rate? Is your monitor truly displaying HDR content? Is your Wi-Fi connection using the fastest standard available? Is that "10Gbps" USB-C cable running at slow USB 2.0 speeds? With Connection Information Center, the answers are clearly presented in one place.

KNOW YOUR COMPLETE HARDWARE ECOSYSTEM Instantly check crucial details across all connection types:

• Unified Dashboard: See all connected Audio, USB/Thunderbolt, Display, and Network devices at a glance.
• Audio Insights: Verify Sample Rate, Bit Depth, Channels, Format, Latency, Codecs (like aptX, LDAC), and assess audio quality.
• USB & Thunderbolt Clarity: Confirm negotiated USB speeds (2.0 to 3.2 Gen 2x2) and identify Thunderbolt connections (1 through 4). Check Power Draw, Vendor/Product IDs, and Live Charger Wattage (for battery-powered Macs).
• Display Details: See Resolution, Refresh Rate, HDR Status, Color Depth, Retina status, Panel Type, and assess display quality.
• Network Status: View SSID/Interface Name, IP Addresses (Internal & External), MAC Address, Link Speed, Wi-Fi Standard, ISP, and iCloud Private Relay status.
• Understand the Specs: Tap the info icon next to technical terms like 'Bit Depth', 'Color Gamut', 'Thunderbolt Version', or 'Subnet Mask' to get clear definitions, understand their impact, and even get an "Explain Like I'm Five" breakdown.

VERIFY & DIAGNOSE

• Connection Testing: Run quick tests to verify the stability of your Network, Audio, USB, and Display connections.
• Performance Insights: See calculated performance scores and health statuses for many devices to quickly gauge their capabilities and condition (Feature in development/beta).
• Instant Awareness: Devices appear as soon as they're connected, giving you immediate feedback.
• Automatic Vendor ID: Recognizes the manufacturer for most common consumer devices.

MODERN & INTUITIVE

• Clean Interface: Built with modern SwiftUI for a clear, visually appealing, and easy-to-navigate experience.
• Quick Actions: Easily test connections or refresh device information directly from the main view.

EFFICIENT & PRIVATE Built natively for macOS, ensuring a lightweight footprint that won’t slow you down. Your data is processed entirely on your device and is never collected or shared.