Observed arrival · 2026-11-08
KeepBuds puts AirPods switching under Mac rules
KeepBuds is a Mac utility that asks before switching AirPods to the computer, with rules for apps, Wi-Fi networks, and times of day.
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- Mac users whose AirPods switch between devices
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- Rules are checked top to bottom; an active call on the iPhone takes priority and cannot be disabled.
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KeepBuds describes a sequence of checks rather than a single global Bluetooth preference: an iPhone call takes precedence, then app, network, and time rules are considered. The page says the Mac stays quiet while an unmatched switch awaits a response, and that answers can become editable rules. It lists support for macOS 14 or later, purchase coverage for up to 10 Macs, and a 14-day refund period.
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