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Sound Icon

Control all your sound devices in one click. Free to use — with an optional Sound Icon Pro subscription for the built-in local music player.

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What problems does Sound Icon solve?

  • Multiple USB DACs

    “I have two USB DACs always connected: one for speakers and one for headphones. Sound Icon helps me switch the sound output in one mouse click.”

  • Quick AirPods switch

    “I have AirPods connected to my MacBook and I want to instantly switch the output sound device to them.”

  • Microphone input and levels

    “I need to easily switch the input microphone and adjust its level without going deep into the macOS System Settings.”

Take control of your routing

Manage all of your input and output devices from one streamlined menu. Instantly see what is connected and where your sound is going without interrupting your workflow.

The Sound Icon menu with a star next to each output device
Add to favorite — quickly switch between your favorite output devices
Choosing an SF Symbol icon for an output device
Customizable icon — choose an icon for your output device
Switching between starred audio devices
Switch favorites — quickly switch between your favorite audio devices by right click

Customize device icons

Make your setup visually yours. Assign unique Apple SF Symbols to every audio device you own, so you can recognize your headphones, external monitors or microphones — and your active output — at a glance.

Easy switch on mouse click

Say goodbye to multi-step clicks. Star your favorite headphones and speakers, then right-click the menu bar icon to cycle through them without opening a menu — a fraction of a second.

Right-clicking the Sound Icon menu bar icon
Right click — cycle through your starred audio output devices without opening the menu
Scrolling over the Sound Icon menu bar icon
Mouse wheel — change volume by scrolling up or down over the menu bar icon
Middle-clicking the Sound Icon menu bar icon
Middle click — play or pause your current media

Built-in media controls

Play, pause, and skip tracks straight from your menu bar using native macOS media event integration. Middle-click the icon to play or pause whatever is playing.

Screenshots

The Sound Icon menu listing every output and input device, with favorites starred
All outputs and inputs in one menu
Choosing an icon for an output device in the Sound Icon menu
An icon for every device
A volume bar at 75% under the menu bar icon
Scroll over the icon to change the volume
The output switched to External Headphones, shown under the menu bar icon
Right-click to switch to the next starred device
The Sound Icon menu with media controls and the track now playing
Media controls in the menu

Pricing

Everything you need to control your audio devices is free. Sound Icon Pro is optional and unlocks the built-in local music player.

Free
$0

Switch audio inputs and outputs, star your favorite devices, assign custom icons, adjust volume, and use the menu bar media shortcuts.

Sound Icon Pro
$0.99 / month

or $9.99 / year. Everything in Free, plus the built-in local music player: folder playlists, transport controls, and Now Playing integration. Starts with a 7-day free trial.

Sound Icon Pro is an auto-renewable subscription available on the Mac App Store, offered monthly ($0.99 USD) or yearly ($9.99 USD); prices are shown in your local currency and confirmed in the app before purchase. A 7-day free trial is available once per Apple Account. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. See the Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy for full details.

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