Use AirPods, Beats, and compatible Galaxy Buds on SteamOS or Linux with full control and battery monitoring. MagicPods seamlessly integrates your headphones with Steam Deck and Steam Machine, bringing iOS-style functionality to your gaming setup.
Tested on Kubuntu 26.04, Ubuntu 26.04, and SteamOS 3.7.24.
View battery levels inside the app, in the tray widget, or through the MagicPodsDecky plugin for Decky Loader. Works with all AirPods, most Beats, and many other Bluetooth headphones.
Switch between available noise control modes directly from the app. Noise cancellation, transparency, adaptive, and off modes are supported on AirPods, Beats, and Galaxy Buds (model dependent).
An iPhone-style pop-up window appears when you open the charging case of your AirPods or Beats, showing battery information.
Customize how your AirPods or Beats behave with support for Conversation Awareness, Personalized Volume, Adaptive Audio tuning, and configurable touch controls.
| Apple | Beats | Samsung |
|---|---|---|
| AirPods 1 | PowerBeats Pro | Galaxy Buds |
| AirPods 2 | PowerBeats Pro 2 | Galaxy Buds Plus |
| AirPods 3 | PowerBeats 3 | Galaxy Buds Live |
| AirPods 4 | PowerBeats 4 | Galaxy Buds Pro |
| AirPods 4 (ANC) | Beats Fit Pro | Galaxy Buds 2 |
| AirPods Pro | Beats Studio Buds | Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
| AirPods Pro 2 | Beats Studio Buds Plus | Galaxy Buds FE |
| AirPods Pro 3 | Beats Studio Pro | Galaxy Buds 3 |
| AirPods Max | Beats Solo 3 | Galaxy Buds 3 Pro |
| AirPods Max 2024 | Beats Solo Pro | |
| Beats Studio 3 | ||
| Beats X | ||
| Beats Flex | ||
| Beats Solo Buds |
- Download MagicPods from Steam or build it from source.
- Add your headphones to the Bluetooth devices list.
- Launch MagicPods and connect your headphones for the initial setup.
- Done! Battery animations, charge levels, and additional settings are now available.
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