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AutoMute

Q: How do I uninstall AutoMute?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask automute`. Homebrew will remove AutoMute and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update AutoMute to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask automute` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Mute or unmute the system based on the current Wi-Fi network

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version1.1Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is AutoMute?

Mute or unmute the system based on the current Wi-Fi network

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask automute

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How to Install AutoMute on Mac

Follow these steps to install AutoMute using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask automute
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask automute
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm automute is installed, then try `automute --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch AutoMute
Run `automute` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about AutoMute

How do I install AutoMute on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask automute. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run automute from Terminal.

Is AutoMute free?

Yes, AutoMute is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall AutoMute?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask automute. Homebrew will remove AutoMute and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to AutoMute?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update AutoMute to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask automute in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does AutoMute work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, AutoMute can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.