MacOS High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, or Big Sur so it remains an alternative. Nevertheless, Mac Media Key Forwarder will still work fine for most people running on e.g. Update - Use Beardedspice as the alternative app Mac Media Key Forwarder is no longer being updatedĪs there are reports of Mac Media Key Forwarder not working for some users, and the developer no longer updating the app, it is recommended to use Beardedspice. Simply disable any unwanted players, while keeping Spotify enabled. Homebrew: brew install -cask beardedspice It can be downloaded and installed directly from the Beardedspice homepage, or by using e.g.
It runs in the background and gives you a few simple settings in the Mac menu bar. The software Beardedspice provides a user-friendly approach to prioritizing Spotify for your media keys.
