About AirPodsDesktop
AirPods desktop user experience enhancement program
AirPodsDesktop 0.6.1
AirPods desktop user experience enhancement program
- By AirPodsDesktop
- Open Source
- Updated Sep 19, 2026
What's new in 0.6.1
This is a Beta version. If you encounter any questions or bugs while using it, please feel free to open an issue to let us know.
Important
The Windows installers in this release are not Authenticode-signed. Windows may show an unknown publisher or Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warning. Only download files from this official release page.
📜 Change log
1. Added AirPods 5 support, including device recognition, the correct model name, left, right, and charging-case battery status, charging state, and popup animation.
2. Fixed the AirPods Pro charging case being clipped on the right side of the popup animation and fallback image. (Issue #235)
Liking the AirPods 5 so far❤️ Coming from the AirPods 4 ANC, the difference is pretty noticeable!
Technical details
| Publisher | AirPodsDesktop |
|---|---|
| Author | Sprite |
| Version | 0.6.1 |
| Release date | 2026-09-19 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | nullsoft |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | SpriteOvO.AirPodsDesktop |
Install AirPodsDesktop from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=SpriteOvO.AirPodsDesktop -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=SpriteOvO.AirPodsDesktop -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=SpriteOvO.AirPodsDesktop -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"AirPodsDesktop-0.6.1-win64.exe" /S
AirPodsDesktop version history
- 0.6.0
- 0.5.2
- 0.5.1
- 0.5.0
- 0.4.2
- 0.4.1
- 0.3.2
Frequently asked questions
Is AirPodsDesktop free?
Yes. AirPodsDesktop is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of AirPodsDesktop?
The latest version is 0.6.1, released on Sep 19, 2026.
Is it safe to download AirPodsDesktop?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with cb31d617dd596434c9f26b4664515b4a3da460f08cb349c8a9ba798e3a49f461.
Which Windows versions does AirPodsDesktop support?
AirPodsDesktop runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install AirPodsDesktop silently?
Run the offline installer with "AirPodsDesktop-0.6.1-win64.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=SpriteOvO.AirPodsDesktop -e --silent.
How do I uninstall AirPodsDesktop?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find AirPodsDesktop and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=SpriteOvO.AirPodsDesktop -e.
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