# MicAway

> MicAway is an open-source macOS menu-bar app that uses supported AirPods head direction to mute writable microphone inputs when the wearer turns away from the Mac. It does not record, transcribe, or transmit audio.

Official website: https://micaway.akashpanchal.com/
Source: https://github.com/akashp1712/micaway
Latest release: https://github.com/akashp1712/micaway/releases/latest
License: MIT

## Product documentation

- [Product overview](https://micaway.akashpanchal.com/product.md): purpose, features, privacy, requirements, and limitations
- [Compatibility](https://micaway.akashpanchal.com/compatibility.md): supported hardware, voice apps, and app-scoping behavior
- [Installation](https://micaway.akashpanchal.com/install.md): download, checksum, first-launch, and setup instructions

## Key facts

- Current version: 0.5.3 developer preview
- Requires macOS 14 or newer
- Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel Macs
- Head tracking requires AirPods with dynamic head tracking
- Selected Apps mode fails open: an unselected or unidentified app using microphone input prevents automatic muting
- The public binary is ad-hoc signed, not Developer ID signed or notarized
- MicAway is independent and is not affiliated with Apple, OpenAI, Wispr Flow, or FluidVoice