AirPods libreated from Apple's ecosystem
7 days ago
- #AirPods
- #Bluetooth
- #OpenSource
- LibrePods enables non-Apple devices to access exclusive AirPods features like noise control, adaptive transparency, ear detection, and more.
- Fully supports AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and mostly supports AirPods Pro (3rd Gen), with basic features available for other models.
- Features include noise control modes, ear detection, battery status, head gestures, conversational awareness, and hearing aid customization.
- Linux version offers battery monitoring, ear detection, conversational awareness, and noise control switching.
- Android requires a rooted device with Xposed due to a bug in the Bluetooth stack.
- Allows multi-device connectivity (up to 2 devices) and seamless connection switching.
- Customizable transparency mode, accessibility settings, and hearing aid configurations are available.
- Recent firmware updates require enabling 'Off listening mode' for certain features.
- Renaming AirPods requires re-pairing due to Android Bluetooth limitations.
- LibrePods is free software under the GNU Affero General Public License.