Download options
Available downloads
Choose the installer for your operating system. Review the package details before downloading, then launch Connect and confirm that your calling app can use Connect Mic and Connect Speaker. The version and file size are updated from the current release when a package is available. Linux users can choose a Debian package or an AppImage, while Windows and macOS users can follow the standard installer steps.
| Platform | Version and support | Formats | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| WindowsMost popular | — · x64Windows 10 or later · — | .exe |
 Download for Windows
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| macOSIn development | macOS app · In developmentmacOS 12 Monterey+ · — | .dmg | |
| LinuxDesktop release | — · x64Ubuntu 20.04+ · Debian · Snap Linux · — | Snap Linux |  |
Other formats
More download formats
Choose the installer that matches your operating system. Windows and macOS packages are kept simple, while Linux users can download the Debian package or the universal AppImage.
How to install
Install Connect on your computer
Choose the operating system that matches your computer. Review the instructions before running a command, then launch Connect and confirm that your calling app can use Connect Mic and Connect Speaker. Linux users can choose a Debian / Ubuntu package or an AppImage, while Windows and macOS users can follow the standard installer steps.
| Platform | Instructions | Commands |
|---|---|---|
| Linux |
Debian / Ubuntu Use the recommended .deb package because it installs dependencies. AppImage Make the AppImage executable, then launch it on any Linux distribution. |
Install the .deb package
Make the AppImage executable, then launch it
Install FUSE and audio tools
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| Windows | Download the .exe installer, follow the setup wizard, launch Connect from the Start menu, and set Connect Mic and Connect Speaker in your calling app. |
Standard installDownload the installer above
Silent install (IT / scripted)
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| macOS |
Open the downloaded .dmg file, drag Connect into Applications, then right-click and choose Open on the first launch. |
ApplicationsOpen the downloaded .dmg
Terminal
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System requirements
Compatibility check
Quick compatibility check
Review these baseline requirements first to confirm that the computer, network, and audio devices are ready for Connect. Complete each prerequisite in order and confirm that the operating system recognizes every required Connect component. Restart only when requested, then reopen the app and verify permissions before changing audio routing.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 64-bit dual-core processor | Recent quad-core processor or Apple Silicon |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM or more |
| Storage | 500 MB free | 1 GB free for updates and logs |
| Network | 10 Mb/s stable connection | 25 Mb/s+, low jitter, wired or strong Wi-Fi |
| Audio | Working microphone and speakers | Wired USB headset with boom mic |
| Load | Enough capacity to run Connect and the calling app | Close heavy background audio, video, or CPU tasks |
Supported systems
Supported operating systems
Connect is available on the platforms listed below when the device also meets the corresponding hardware and permission requirements. Keep the installer version and device status available if the same step fails again. This separates an incomplete installation from a configuration problem. Complete each prerequisite in order and confirm that the operating system recognizes every required Connect component.
| Platform | Supported versions | Audio component |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10 64-bit, build 1903 or later; Windows 11 | Connect virtual audio devices powered by VB-Cable |
| macOS | macOS 12 Monterey or later; Intel or Apple Silicon | Connect routing through BlackHole |
| Linux | Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, Fedora 36+; x86_64 | ALSA or PipeWire; libasound2 and libgtk-3 |
| Browser option | A current Chrome release when using the Connect extension | Browser microphone permission |
