AutoMute 1.8 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesAutoMute is a tiny open-source menu bar app for macOS that saves you from an embarrassing blast of sound. It automatically mutes your Mac when your headphones are unplugged, when the Mac goes to sleep, or when the screen locks and the screensaver starts — so a video or song never suddenly plays through the speakers in a quiet office, library or meeting.
Key Features
- Mutes the system sound automatically when headphones are disconnected
- Mutes on sleep, screen lock and screensaver start
- Lives quietly in the menu bar with no window to manage
- Simple toggles for each muting trigger
- Free and open source, with no account or subscription
How to Download
- Check that your Mac runs a reasonably recent version of macOS.
- Use the green Download button on this page to reach the developer's website and download AutoMute from its official project page.
- Move the app to your Applications folder, launch it, and enable the muting triggers you want in its menu.
System Requirements
AutoMute is a lightweight native macOS utility and runs on a recent version of macOS on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs. As a small community-maintained app, checking the project page for the latest build is the best way to confirm compatibility with your system.
FAQs
Is AutoMute free?
Yes. The app is open source and free to use; there is no paid tier and nothing to unlock.
Does it unmute my Mac afterwards?
Its job is one-directional: it mutes at the moments you choose, such as headphone disconnects and sleep. You turn the volume back up yourself when you actually want sound, which is the safer behaviour in shared spaces.
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