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.
Download ANCBuddy 2.1.0 DMG directly
Current release
- Version: 2.1.0
- New: Still and Motion controls inside Immersion on compatible QC Ultra devices
- macOS: 12 Monterey or newer
- Macs: Apple Silicon and Intel
- Trial: 14 days
- Price after trial: $9.99 one-time
Install steps
- Download the DMG directly, or start the free trial if you want email support and product updates.
- Open the DMG 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
The direct DMG link is available without entering an email. The trial still runs for 14 days. If ANCBuddy belongs in your menu bar, buy a permanent license through Lemon Squeezy.