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24 alternatives to I wrote a macOS C++ audio driver to fix HDMI volume controls
Hi HN, If you’ve ever plugged an external monitor (HDMI/DisplayPort) or a USB DAC into a Mac, you probably know the frustration: the volume keys instantly die, the volume slider greys out, and macOS throws a icon at you. Apple strictly treats digital outputs as "Fixed Volume" devices and refuses to apply software gain. I got tired of this, so I built SoundBridge – an open-source, ultra-lightweight system audio router that natively restores volume controls for any external device. Repo: https://github.com/chenjy16/SoundBridge The Problem with Existing Solutions:…
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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VolumeHub▲195Per-app volume control for macOS with no driver installs
Feb 2026 · volumehub.app · its alternatives →
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VolumeGlass▲94Bring iOS-style elegance to your Mac’s volume control.
Mar 2026 · apps.techfixpro.net · its alternatives →
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Right, here's the thing: If you are using AirPods(or any Bluetooth headphones with a mic in fact) on Mac and something activates the mic(i.e. you Shazam a song), the sound will be interrupted momentarily and will return in very low quality. This is happening because Bluetooth can't handle both way high quality streaming and the bandwidth is decreased to make it work. It's a known issue and here's what Apple recommends to fix it: https://support.apple.com/en-hk/102217 Most of the time(unless you are on a Mac Mini/Studio/Pro), you have much higher quality…
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Liberate your Headphones
2021 · boze.app · its alternatives →
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Mac volume keys for external displays
May 2026 · volumebridge.netlify.app · its alternatives →
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2015 · volumemixer-app.com · its alternatives →
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SoundSource 3.0▲102The sound control that should be built into MacOS
2017 · rogueamoeba.com · its alternatives →
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MonitorControl▲103🖥 Control external monitor brightness & volume on your Mac
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Teclo▲79Mechanical keyboard sounds and a keycap pet for your Mac
2d ago · teclo.app · its alternatives →
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AudioPriorityBar▲217Priority-based audio switching for macOS menu bar
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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EdgeVolume▲70Control your Mac’s volume from your trackpad edge
14d ago · edgevolume.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Boom 2▲237System-wide volume booster and equalizer for mac
2014 · globaldelight.com · its alternatives →
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Roadie▲98Keep your Mac on the right microphone and speakers
Sep 2026 · getroadie.vercel.app · its alternatives →
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Relax▲98Mutes your internal speakers when disconnecting headphones 🎧
2018 · dangercove.com · its alternatives →
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AudioBridge▲109Add AirPlay support to your Sonos speakers
2017 · audiobridge.site · its alternatives →
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Bloop▲132Turn any Mac audio into a visual you can actually export
Aug 2026 · bloooooop.com · its alternatives →
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All-in-one speakerphone and computer hub
2022 · support.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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