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AirPods on Linux? LibrePods Project Makes It Possible (linuxiac.com)

submitted 1 day ago by cm0002@libretechni.ca to c/linux@programming.dev

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Apple builds excellent products used by hundreds of millions of people, and when it comes to AirPods, one thing has consistently fallen short for Linux users: they’re still hard to use on this platform, with features heavily limited.

So I was genuinely surprised to come across the project, which goes a long way toward fixing that problem. Meet LibrePods – a solution many Linux users have wanted for years.

The project offers one of the most comprehensive AirPods integrations for the Linux desktop (and Android devices) to date. Instead of relying on partial compatibility through generic Bluetooth stacks, the project implements Apple-specific behavior directly, providing Linux users with access to features that are normally unavailable once the earbuds leave macOS or iOS.

https://github.com/kavishdevar/librepods

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[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 59 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Once again, the community claws back features from the grip of capitalist enshittification.

Hot take: don't buy Apple products, specifically because they gatekeep functionality for the crime of...checks notes...using your own hardware on platforms not made by Apple.

Absolute kudos to the folks who figured out how to free their AirPods, but you shouldn't have to fully buy into Apple's ecosystem to get a full featureset, and they won't care to fix things unless and until their behavior affects their bottom line.

[–] somerandomperson@lemmy.dbzer0.com 24 points 1 day ago

That is not a hot take.
That is just outright true.

[–] djsaskdja@reddthat.com 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is there an equivalent product to AirPods that does support Linux well? I’m genuinely asking because I’d be interested in buying them. I’ve owned a few different brands of wireless earbuds. AirPods ironically had the least amount of syncing issues.

[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

This may not be what you are looking for but what i did was by a really good wired in ear monitor earbuds then bought a bluetooth adapter like the KZ AZ20. Nice benifet is face on you cant tell that im wearing them. Syncing has never been an issue. Plus you can swap to wired at anytime.

[–] zelifcam@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Great point. Can you link me to a pair that have battery status, ANC modes, and gesture detection support on Linux?

[–] meldrik@lemmy.wtf 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No idea about gestures, but maybe Fairphone?

[–] zelifcam@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

So then I guess it’s kinda weird for that user to rant on and on about someone owning AirPods when there really doesn’t seem to be equivalent alternative. Cause lots of people are pretty meh about those fairbuds.

[–] rainbowbunny@slrpnk.net 2 points 12 hours ago

I really wish it was possible to run another OS on Iphones

[–] FisherOfSaints@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Theoretically I should be able to pair my AirPods with my Steam deck.

[–] zelifcam@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

that’s never been an issue

[–] jve@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Good news, you don’t need any 3rd party software to do this, just like you don’t to connect to any Bluetooth device.

Maybe now with noise canceling?

[–] LucidNightmare@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 13 hours ago

Has anyone ever had issues using their AirPods on Linux/Steam Deck? I've had the same pair for over 3-4 years now (Gen 1) and they have always worked on Windows/Linux/Steam Deck. Noise cancellation, transparency, all of it.

I'm just curious to know someone who has!