Yes, you can control Bose QC Ultra noise cancellation from a Mac, but macOS alone only covers pairing and audio; ANCBuddy adds menu-bar control for Quiet, Aware, and Immersion.
What macOS can do natively
macOS can pair with the Bose QC Ultra as a Bluetooth audio device, route audio in and out, and expose standard Bluetooth controls. Apple documents the normal Mac Bluetooth pairing flow in Apple Support.
What the Bose phone app is still for
The Bose app remains useful for firmware updates, product setup, shortcuts, and device settings. Bose documents the app for iOS and Android devices in Bose Support.
Where ANCBuddy fits
ANCBuddy is a native Mac menu-bar app for the QC Ultra line. It connects to already-paired headphones or earbuds over Bluetooth and gives you:
- Quiet, Aware, and Immersion switching from the Mac menu bar
- Battery and connection status
- Optional AI Auto-EQ for track-aware 3-band EQ profiles
- Launch at Login and built-in update checks
ANCBuddy supports macOS 12 Monterey and newer on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It includes a 14-day free trial, then costs $9.99 one-time.