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Enable AptX and AAC codecs on macOS
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enable_aptx_aac_macos.sh
# (c) 2018 Marcelo Novaes
# License - MIT
# Enable AptX and AAC codecs on bluetooth connections on macOS
sudo defaults write bluetoothaudiod "Enable AptX codec" -bool true
sudo defaults write bluetoothaudiod "Enable AAC code" -bool true
# Reads set values, should return something like:
# {
# "Enable AAC code" = 1;
# "Enable AptX codec" = 1;
# }
sudo defaults read bluetoothaudiod
# You should be able to check it by connecting a compatible bluetooth device, playing some
# compatible music and then holding Option (Alt) and clicking on the Bluetooth menu bar icon.
# This should show you inside the connected device menu item Active Codec: AptX (or AAC)
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