Earbud Companion Alternatives

Earbud Companion is described as 'A very simple plugin that show if an earplug or an audio device is connected and show relevant information via the popup' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Earbud Companion for a variety of platforms, including Android, Linux, Mac, Windows and Flathub apps. The best Earbud Companion alternative is CAPod, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Earbud Companion are LibrePods, AirPodsDesktop, MagicPods and OpenPods.

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  1. CAPod icon
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    A companion app for AirPods on Android. Use GitHub/F-Droid version for unlock premium features for free.

    12 CAPod alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  2. LibrePods icon
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    Enables noise control modes, adaptive transparency, ear detection, battery status, gesture answering, conversational awareness, and customization not available outside the original ecosystem for AirPods, all on non-Apple devices without restrictions.

    12 LibrePods alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  3. AirPodsDesktop is a free application that brings the experience of airpods on apple devices to Windows. Features include battery information, in-ear detection, low-latency audio, and of course, the default apple animation.

    10 AirPodsDesktop alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. MagicPods icon
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    MagicPods brings the user experience of airpods on apple devices to the Windows platform.

    10 MagicPods alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. OpenPods icon
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    The Free and Open Source app for monitoring your AirPods on Android.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. EarX icon
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    EarX is a user-friendly application designed to manage the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) modes of your Nothing ears. Seamlessly adjust your sound experience by connecting your earbuds through Bluetooth and effortlessly switching between different ANC settings.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. OpenFreebuds icon
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    This application allows to control HUAWEI FreeBuds earphone settings from PC. Check exact battery level, toggle noise cancellation, control built-in equalizer, change gestures, and all other in-device settings and features are now available without official mobile application.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. Fairbuds icon
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    Unlock the full potential of your Fairbuds & Fairbuds XL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  9. NoiseBuddy icon
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    Change noise cancelling settings on your AirPods Pro or Beats Solo Pro directly from your Mac's Menu Bar or Touch Bar.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. AirBuddy icon
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    AirBuddy brings the same AirPods experience you have on iOS to the Mac. With AirBuddy, you can open up your AirPods case next to your Mac and see the status right away, just like it is on your iPhone or iPad.

    19 AirBuddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. FreeBuddy icon
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    Free and open source app for Huawei Freebuds 4i headphones. Brings the same functionality from the original app minus all the related bloat (the app size is smaller than 20MB)

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  12. Airpod Battery Monitor is a Gnome Extension to report Airpod/Beats headphone battery level, using indicator icons as battery meter in system tray and message tray, or using Panel button with PopupMenus.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • GNOME
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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