AirSync
AirSync is a macOS app that links a Mac with an Android device to sync notifications, share clipboard content, and transfer files locally.
What is AirSync?
AirSync is a native macOS utility for people who use Android phones with a Mac and want cross-device continuity features that Apple does not provide for that pairing. It helps you view Android notifications on your Mac, share clipboard content between devices, and move files across your local network without relying on a cloud service. The app is designed for everyday workflows such as keeping up with phone alerts while working on a Mac, quickly copying text between devices, and sending files to or from a nearby Android device. AirSync also supports device discovery and includes optional advanced features around Android control and file browsing when paired tools are available. It is published by Sameera Sandakelum and distributed as an open-source macOS app.
Key features
- Mirror Android notifications on your Mac in real time
- Share clipboard content between macOS and Android
- Transfer files locally between your Mac and Android device
- Discover and connect to nearby compatible devices on the same network
- Manage connections from a menu bar interface
- Dismiss mirrored notifications from your Mac
- Reconnect to previously used devices more easily
- Use optional advanced Android control features with companion tools
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
AirSync is an open-source companion app for linking a Mac with an Android device over a local network. For its main features, users should expect permissions related to notifications, clipboard sharing, local networking, and file transfers, which are normal for this kind of continuity tool. Because it can relay phone notifications and shared content to your Mac, use it only with devices you trust and on networks you control. If you no longer use AirSync, removing it mainly affects its sync, transfer, and notification features rather than macOS itself.
Recommendation: Keep AirSync if you actively use an Android phone with your Mac and want local notification, clipboard, or file-sharing features. If you stopped using it or no longer pair those devices, you can remove it without affecting core macOS functions.
Common paths
/Applications/AirSync.app
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