Start ANCBuddy with a 14-day free trial, then install the signed and notarized Mac app for Bose QC Ultra Headphones Gen 1, QC Ultra Headphones Gen 2, and QC Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen.
Current release
- Version: 2.0.2
- macOS: 12 Monterey or newer
- Macs: Apple Silicon and Intel
- Trial: 14 days
- Price after trial: $9.99 one-time
Install steps
- Start the free trial.
- Open it and move ANCBuddy to Applications.
- Launch ANCBuddy and allow Bluetooth access if macOS asks.
- Pair your Bose QC Ultra in macOS Bluetooth settings if it is not already paired.
- Use the ANCBuddy menu-bar panel to switch Quiet, Aware, and Immersion.
Apple's Mac Bluetooth setup flow is documented in Apple Support.
Manual download
If the trial flow does not start the download, use the direct ANCBuddy 2.0.2 DMG link. The trial still runs for 14 days. If ANCBuddy belongs in your menu bar, buy a permanent license through Lemon Squeezy.