See what is discoverable.
Nearby is being designed to visualize discoverable Bluetooth devices and local network services in one clear spatial view.
Nearby
Nearby is a free native macOS app for exploring discoverable Bluetooth devices and local network services through an interactive spatial radar and practical diagnostics.
Built for curious Mac users and IT professionals, Nearby turns nearby technology into information you can explore and understand.
macOS · plannedINSIDE NEARBY
Explore the world around your Mac.
Browse Nearby’s spatial radar, device discovery, inspector, and privacy controls.
Screenshot 1 / 4: Your digital world, visualized.
THE IDEA
Nearby
Built for curious Mac users and IT professionals, Nearby turns nearby technology into information you can explore and understand.
Inspect the signal.
The planned diagnostic tools cover available Bluetooth details, signal strength and Bonjour service information.
Test the basics.
Planned connection checks and JSON or CSV exports will help investigate basic network reachability without leaving the app.
Private by design.
The intended design keeps discovery and diagnostics on your Mac, with no account, advertising or cloud backend.
PRIVACY
Data and privacy
Privacy is part of how I approach product design. Each app will have release-specific information about data storage, services and deletion, so you can make an informed choice before using it.
Privacy informationAVAILABILITY
Nearby
In developmentNot yet publicly available. Release information will be shared on this page.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Common questions
Is Nearby available yet?
No. Nearby is in development for macOS and is not yet publicly available.
What will Nearby help me explore?
The planned app will focus on discoverable Bluetooth Low Energy devices and Bonjour network services.
Does the radar show exact locations?
No. The planned radar will visualize available signal information, not precise physical positions or direction.
Contact support
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