LidPulse turns every "Open" into a moment of focus. Elegant, studio-quality chimes that make waking up your MacBook feel like a premium experience.
Fully optimized for M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips. Also supports Intel-based Macs.
Requires macOS 14.0+ for the best experience and full SF Symbol support.
Tiny footprint (< 50MB). Designed for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
Download the LidPulse.dmg and open it on your Mac.
Drag LidPulse into your Applications folder to install.
Open the app. On first launch, you may need to approve it in "System Settings > Privacy & Security".
Add LidPulse to your Login Items so it's always ready when you open your lid.
LidPulse sits quietly in your menu bar and wakes up with your Mac.
From a soft chime to a crystalline shimmer — each sound is crafted to feel personal.
No Dock icon, no clutter. Invisible until you need it — like the best macOS apps.
No network requests, no tracking, no analytics. Everything runs locally. Always.
Free to try. One chime included. Unlock all premium sounds for a one-time purchase of $4.99.
macOS 14 Sonoma or later · Apple Silicon & Intel