MacPeek RemoteSoundPeek: See your audio devices and control the default output.
Why is my audio going to the wrong place?
The problem
Sound comes out of the wrong speakers, or the wrong microphone is picked after you plug in a headset. Which device is macOS actually using, and how loud is it?
The solution
SoundPeek lists every audio input and output device with the current defaults, connection type, sample rate and channels. Pick a default device, and on the default output device move a volume slider and mute it where the device allows it. It never opens an audio stream, so macOS never asks for Microphone access, and anything a device does not report is shown as unavailable.
Features
- The default output and input device, and every device that can do each direction
- Connection type (built-in, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI), sample rate and channel count
- A volume slider and a mute button on the default output device, where the device lets macOS change them; other devices show their volume read-only, or "Not exposed by this device"
- Set a default input or output device; SoundPeek never switches devices on its own
- Anything a device does not report reads "Not reported", never an estimate
- Updates when devices are plugged in or out while the screen is open
- Copy an audio report with no device IDs or serial numbers
How it works
- Open SoundPeek from the launcher.
- See which devices are the current defaults.
- Set the device you want as the default output, then drag its volume slider or mute it.
Installation
SoundPeek is part of MacPeek. Install MacPeek, open Manage utilities and make sure SoundPeek is switched on (it is on by default). There is nothing separate to download.
Privacy
What SoundPeek reads:
- Audio device properties from Core Audio (names, connection, formats, volume and mute); device changes while SoundPeek is open
Access it needs: None. SoundPeek never opens an audio stream, so macOS never asks for Microphone access.
Everything stays on your Mac: no account, no telemetry, no network access. Read the full privacy statement.
Open source
MacPeek and every utility in it are MIT-licensed. Read the code on GitHub, or see how a utility is built.
Frequently asked questions
What does SoundPeek do?
SoundPeek lists every audio input and output device with the current defaults, connection type, sample rate and channels. Pick a default device, and on the default output device move a volume slider and mute it where the device allows it. It never opens an audio stream, so macOS never asks for Microphone access, and anything a device does not report is shown as unavailable.
What does SoundPeek read from my Mac?
Audio device properties from Core Audio (names, connection, formats, volume and mute); device changes while SoundPeek is open.
Does SoundPeek need any permissions?
None. SoundPeek never opens an audio stream, so macOS never asks for Microphone access.
Does SoundPeek send my data anywhere?
No. Everything stays on your Mac: no account, no telemetry, nothing is sent anywhere.
Is SoundPeek free?
Yes. SoundPeek is part of MacPeek, which is free and open source under the MIT license.
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