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Description:
Fixes broken bluetooth headset control

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Aug 5, 2025

Links: Homepage | GitHub | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 485 | Forks: 19 | Language: Objective-C | Category: System utilities

Tags: bluetooth audio macos utility headset

Install: brew install --cask bubo

About:
Bubo is a macOS utility that resolves issues with Bluetooth headset media controls, such as play/pause and volume buttons not working correctly. It runs as a background service that intercepts and fixes the system events from Bluetooth audio devices, ensuring consistent control functionality. The tool is particularly valuable for users experiencing unreliable headset behavior after macOS updates or with specific hardware.

Key Features:

Fixes broken Bluetooth media key events
Runs as a lightweight background daemon/service
Automatically handles specific headset control mappings
Open-source with a focus on reliability

Use Cases:

Restoring play/pause/skip functionality on Bluetooth headphones
Fixing volume control issues with Bluetooth headsets on macOS
Providing a stable workaround for macOS Bluetooth audio bugs

Alternatives:

ToothFairy – Primarily for quick device connection switching, not specifically for fixing control events
Background Music – Focuses on system-wide audio routing and volume control, can sometimes help with similar issues

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm	1.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	8af4e54b