Redmi Buds Bar
A little better, bit by bit

What’s new.

Version 0.5.0

  • Keep pending Mac control connections after a timeout to prevent duplicate attempts, with clear recovery instructions.
  • Configure earbud gestures, noise-mode cycling, EQ and supported feature settings on Mac and iPhone, with independent readback after changes.
  • Add ear tip fit testing and find-earbud sound controls.
  • Provide an unsigned iPhone IPA with Control Center controls and instructions for signing it yourself.
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Version 0.4.0

  • Check, download and install official REDMI Buds 8 Pro firmware from the Mac without a Xiaomi account.
  • Use the native macOS menu window and background while keeping the familiar battery, noise and playback controls.
  • Release idle control connections so Mac and iPhone controls can take turns without disconnecting audio.
  • Add the iPhone app source with direct noise controls, Control Center cycling, diagnostics and firmware updates.
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Version 0.3.0

  • Control music from the menu bar with artwork, track and artist details, and the source app.
  • Play, pause, skip tracks, return to the previous track, and seek without opening the music app.
  • Keep playback controls visually steady when pausing or resuming.
  • Reduce background resource use by loading controls on demand, releasing closed views and media caches, and reusing appropriately sized artwork.
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Version 0.2.0

  • Show the menu bar icon only while REDMI Buds 8 Pro are connected, with a saved setting to always show it.
  • Detect Bluetooth connection changes every two seconds while keeping battery refreshes at 30 seconds.
  • Reopen the app to access controls and settings while the menu bar icon is hidden.
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Version 0.1.1

  • Control noise cancelling, transparency, and off from the menu bar.
  • Adjust 20 ANC positions and three transparency modes.
  • See earbud battery levels and case battery when available.
  • Keep the app ready with launch at login.
  • Receive signed automatic updates with Sparkle.
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