librepods

An open source project that lets AirPods work with Android and Linux, unlocking features normally tied to Apple devices such as battery status, ear detection and hearing aid functions.

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Overview

LibrePods is an open source project that brings AirPods features usually limited to Apple devices to Android and Linux. It implements the proprietary protocol AirPods use to talk to Apple devices. That enables changing noise control modes, ear detection, accurate battery status, head gestures and conversational awareness on non-Apple platforms.

Key features

  • Change listening and noise control modes
  • Ear detection
  • Accurate battery status
  • Head gestures and conversational awareness
  • Runs on Android and Linux

Best for

AirPods owners who use Android or Linux and want the extra features. Feature support differs between Linux and Android, so check the project's availability table.

Upstream
librepods-org/librepods
Fork on GitHub
Guo-astro/librepods
Upstream stars
30k
Category
Apps and everyday utilities
Language
Kotlin
License
GPL-3.0
Forked
2025-11-20
Sync status
In syncLast synced 2026-09-29