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24 alternatives to On Air

Control your smart devices when an event occurs on your Mac

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. On Air launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Lazy IoT▲537

   Control your environment with one easy keyboard shortcut

   2019 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Apple Events for macOS▲226

   The unofficial Apple Events app for macOS

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   OnAir▲6

   A Mac app that helps others at home know you're in a meeting

   2022 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Itsyhome▲72

   Control HomeKit from macOS menu bar

   Feb 2026 · itsyhome.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Air▲138

   Mac menu bar app to track Air Quality

   2018 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Off - Computer Remote▲95

   Now with interactive widgets and complications

   2023 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   DynamicLake▲351

   Dynamic Island experience for Mac with apps & notifications

   Mar 2026 · dynamiclake.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Remote-Lite▲93

   Control your Mac from phone - RC, trackpad and keyboard.

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   One Switch▲218

   All your mac toggles in one place

   2019 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Control Air▲113

    Touch-free gestures to control iTunes, Spotify, + more

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    TeamWatch▲318

    Simple menubar app to make remote work easier 💼⏰

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Remote Control for Mac▲115

    Control your Mac with Siri Shortcuts 🗣️

    2018 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    AirSync▲121

    Forbidden continuity for your Android and Mac

    Sep 2025 · sameerasw.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    HomeBar for Homey Pro▲70

    Control your Homey smart home from the Mac menu bar

    Feb 2026 · homebar.pro · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Air Lift▲141

    Simple, fast uploads from your desktop to Air

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Volum▲71

    Home lights and sounds at your fingertips

    2022 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    AirBar Sensor for MacBook Air▲132

    Get touch screen on your MacBook Air

    2017 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Hand Mirror for Mac▲191

    A one-click camera check, right from the menu bar

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Loading▲205

    See when apps are using your network in your Mac menubar

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Menu Bar Calendar on macOS▲107

    2023 · sindresorhus.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    BTT Remote▲186

    A remote control for you Mac, using your iPhone or iPad

    2016 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    DynamicLake Pro for macOS▲124

    Dive deep into lake

    2024 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Tell▲111

    Mac widgets, made fun.

    Apr 2026 · trytell.app · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Cooldown▲129

    Quickly toggle Low Power Mode on your Mac from the menubar

    2021 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →