QuietSwitch is a native macOS menu bar utility that mutes your Mac when headphone audio falls back to the built-in speakers
QuietSwitch is a native macOS menu bar utility that mutes your Mac when headphone audio falls back to the built-in speakers.
It is designed for offices, shared spaces, and focused work. If your AirPods or other headphones disconnect while music, video, or notifications are still playing, QuietSwitch helps prevent that audio from suddenly coming out of your Mac speakers.
Core behavior:
- Mutes your Mac when headphone output falls back to the built-in speakers
- Lives in the menu bar
- Does not show a Dock icon
- Runs entirely on your Mac
- Does not upload audio, Bluetooth data, or user behavior data
QuietSwitch focuses on one job: keeping unexpected speaker playback from interrupting your workspace.