Silenz

You shouldn't have to pull a headphone out to hear someone. Silenz is a Mac menu-bar app that keeps you in your music or your work with your headphones on — then lets the room back in the moment it matters: someone speaks to you, the phone rings, someone's at the door. It eases your audio down, then brings it back when things are quiet again. Automatic, hands-free, and it works with any headphones you own — now tuned for AirPods Pro and Max. FOCUS Be interrupted only by things that matter. Smart mode listens for speech, phone rings, and doorbells while ignoring random background noise — so you stay in flow until something actually needs you. HEAR Mix ambient sound into your audio when you want full awareness. Silenz passes your surroundings through your headphones like an extra pair of ears, with adjustable volume or mute. CONTROL Three modes from the menu bar: Off, On (hear everything), or Smart (hear only voices and alerts). Switch with a keyboard shortcut or a double-tap of Ctrl. Silenz can also pause audio when you unplug your headphones or lock your Mac, so nothing keeps blasting through your speakers. Works with Apple Music, Apple TV, Spotify, VOX, Radium, Audirvana, Swinsian, Decibel, Downcast, Broadcasts, Doppler, VLC Perfect for: • Open offices — stay focused, stay reachable • Working from home — hear the doorbell or a delivery • AirPods Pro and Max — refined for the way you work • Studying or working to music in shared spaces One-time purchase. No subscription. Keep your headphones on. Let Silenz handle the rest. PLEASE NOTE: • Do not rely on Ambient Sound Smart mode when extra caution is required. Common sense is advised • For best microphone quality with Bluetooth headphones, selecting an external mic as Sound Input in Preferences is recommended • Audio feedback may occur when using speakers or with high microphone gain — adjust volume settings carefully