Menu bar switching
Switchy lives in the macOS menu bar, so switching is available without opening System Settings or unpairing devices.
Switchy
Switchy is a macOS menu bar app that lets you move Apple Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, and Mouse devices between Macs with one click. It is aimed at people who use multiple Macs on the same local network and want to avoid repeated unpairing or System Settings changes.
Overview
Switchy is a macOS menu bar app for moving Apple Magic accessories between Macs. It is designed for people who use more than one Mac and want to share a Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse without repeatedly changing system settings or unpairing devices.
The app works over a local network: Switchy discovers other Macs running the app and lets you hand a connected accessory over with a single click. It supports Macs running macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) and later, includes a 3-day free trial, and is sold as a one-time purchase after the trial.
Core features
Device handoff
The app detects Magic Keyboards, Magic Trackpads, and Magic Mice connected to the current Mac, then hands them over to another Mac with a click.
Automatic Mac discovery
Switchy finds other Macs running the app on your local network automatically, reducing setup and manual pairing steps.
Trial before purchase
A 3-day, full-featured trial is included with every new installation, and a one-time purchase unlocks the app after the trial.
Homebrew install
Homebrew users can install Switchy with brew install --cask switchy, which gives a second installation path beyond the website download.
Common use cases
Switch between work and personal Macs
If you keep a work Mac and a personal Mac on the same network, Switchy lets you move your shared Magic Keyboard, Trackpad, or Mouse between them without going into Bluetooth settings.
Operate a multi-Mac setup at one desk
For a desk with two or more Macs, the app’s automatic discovery and one-click switching reduce the friction of reassigning each accessory by hand.
Evaluate the workflow before purchase
If you want to test whether shared accessories fit your workflow before buying, the 3-day trial lets you install the app and use it normally on your Macs.
Install from Homebrew
For users who prefer package managers, the Homebrew install path provides a quicker setup route on supported Macs.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Keeps switching inside the menu bar for quick access.
- Supports the main Apple Magic accessories used with Macs.
- Automatically discovers other Macs running Switchy on the local network.
- Avoids repeated unpairing and System Settings changes.
- Includes a full-featured 3-day trial and a one-time purchase model.
Cons
- Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
- Must be installed on each Mac you want to switch between.
- Switching works between Macs on the same local network, so it is not a remote-access tool.
FAQ
Is there a free trial?
Yes. New installations include a 3-day, full-featured free trial. After the trial, Switchy is available as a one-time purchase.
What platforms does Switchy support?
Switchy is a macOS menu bar app. It is compatible with Macs running macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) and above.
What devices are supported?
Switchy supports Apple Magic accessories: Magic Keyboard, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse.
Do I need to install it on every Mac?
You install Switchy on each Mac you want to use with it. It automatically discovers other Macs running Switchy on the same local network.
Is switching private?
Switching happens locally between your Macs. The app says no switching data leaves your devices, though it does make external connections for license activation, periodic validation, and software update checks.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Productivity
- Platform
- macOS
- Compatibility
- macOS 14.0+ (Sonoma and later)
- Primary users
- People using multiple Macs with Apple Magic accessories
- Source domain
- mangobuns.com
- Pricing
- 3-day free trial, then one-time purchase
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