System Requirements
Use a Mac running a supported macOS version with headphones, earbuds, or a headset as part of your audio workflow.
Built for one specific audio moment.
QuietSwitch helps prevent sudden speaker playback in offices, shared spaces, and focused work sessions. If your headphones disconnect while sound is still playing, QuietSwitch can mute your Mac when audio falls back to the built-in speakers.
Menu bar app
QuietSwitch lives in the menu bar, does not show a Dock icon, and watches local output device changes in the background.
Notifications
Notification permission is optional and only affects whether QuietSwitch can notify you after it protects against speaker fallback.
How to Use QuietSwitch
- Request beta access by emailing the support address below.
- Launch the app. QuietSwitch lives in the menu bar and does not show a Dock icon.
- Use headphones as usual. QuietSwitch watches local output device changes in the background.
- If headphone audio falls back to the built-in speakers, QuietSwitch mutes your Mac.
- Open the menu bar panel to check status, notification preference, login launch setting, diagnostics, or quit the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does QuietSwitch upload my audio?
No. QuietSwitch does not record, inspect, upload, or store audio content.
Does QuietSwitch send Bluetooth or usage data to a server?
No. QuietSwitch runs locally on your Mac and does not upload Bluetooth data or user behavior data.
Why did QuietSwitch mute my Mac?
QuietSwitch is designed to mute when headphone output falls back to the built-in speakers. This helps prevent unexpected sound from playing through the Mac speakers.
Why did I not receive a notification?
Notifications depend on both the QuietSwitch notification preference and macOS system notification permission. The protection can still work even if notification permission is disabled.
Can QuietSwitch pause media or switch to another output device?
Not in the current release. QuietSwitch focuses on one job: muting speaker fallback.
Contact support
For app issues, general feedback, beta access, and feature requests, email the QuietSwitch team.