# MediaMate

Clean, responsive media controls at the notch — no kitchen sink attached.

- **Category:** [Music](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/music/)
- **Price:** €6.99 one-time
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://wouter01.github.io/MediaMate/
- **Available via:** Direct, GitHub
- **Requirements:** macOS 13 or later
- **Maker:** Wouter Hennen

## Kitsmith's take

Does one job with restraint. If all you want from the notch is better now-playing control, this is the small, cheap answer.

## Features

- **Volume & Brightness:** The default macOS HUDs are replaced with new, compact ones.
- **Keyboard Brightness:** Control keyboard backlight with its own HUD and shortcut.
- **Now Playing:** A quick look at whatever’s playing, tucked into the notch.
- **External-monitor compatibility:** A compatibility mode for Lunar and BetterDisplay lets MediaMate work with their brightness controls.

## FAQ

**Do I need to disable SIP to use MediaMate?**

No — unlike some HUD-replacement tools, MediaMate doesn’t require tampering with System Integrity Protection.

**Can I try it before buying?**

Yes — download the app and activate Tryout Mode.

**Does Now Playing work with Spotify and other apps?**

Yes — it displays whatever app is outputting audio, including browsers, though some apps may not show album art.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/mediamate/