How to control the volume of each app on Mac
macOS has one output volume control, but no built-in system-wide mixer for every app. Here is what the native controls can do and how Tutti adds per-app volume on macOS 14.4 or later.
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Mac sound and displays, explained
Practical guides to app volume, multiple speakers, Bluetooth and display brightness on macOS.
Volume & apps
Set app and monitor volume without changing everything else.
Multiple outputs & Bluetooth
Connect speakers and headphones, and understand synchronization and wireless limits.
How to play audio through multiple speakers on Mac
Use Audio MIDI Setup to create a Multi-Output Device and send the same Mac audio to several outputs. The setup is native, but volume control and device latency still depend on the hardware.
Can a Mac use AirPods and speakers at the same time?
You can try combining AirPods and another available output in an Audio MIDI Setup Multi-Output Device. Whether a specific AirPods model appears and how closely the outputs align must be checked on the actual Mac.
Multi-Output Device vs Aggregate Device on Mac
Choose a Multi-Output Device to copy the same audio to several outputs. Choose an Aggregate Device to combine separate input and output channels for audio software.
How to troubleshoot Bluetooth audio delay on Mac
First separate fixed latency, clock drift, interference, and headset microphone mode. They sound similar, but each requires a different fix.
Displays & brightness
Adjust one screen or several, from Extra Dim to Brightness Upscaling.
How to control external monitor brightness on Mac
Start with macOS, then control one screen or a group. Understand why the monitor and its connection affect brightness controls.
How to dim a Mac screen below minimum brightness
Use Extra Dim at night or make an unused secondary screen black, with a way to restore brightness prepared first.
Mac screen still too dim at maximum brightness?
Learn how Brightness Upscaling can improve readability on eligible displays, how to turn it on and off, and where its limits lie.