musubipapi/airpointer
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What it is
A macOS app that turns a closed AirPods case into a pointing device: moving the case moves the cursor and tapping its front clicks. It uses private AirPods Bluetooth channels and reads sensor data from the case. Known limitations include sessions ending about 30 minutes after…
Who it's for
Mac users with AirPods Pro who want to experiment with hands-free cursor control, and developers interested in AirPods sensor data
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Ready-made installers, when the project publishes them, are on its latest release.
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