OverSight
Know when your mic and camera turn on.
About OverSight
OverSight alerts you whenever the microphone or webcam activates, and tells you which process did it.
Install OverSight
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask oversight Questions about OverSight
Is OverSight free?
Yes. OverSight is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. The source code is on GitHub at objective-see/OverSight.
Where can I download OverSight for Mac?
Download OverSight from the developer's website (objective-see.org) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.
Can I install OverSight from the Terminal?
Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask oversight.
What are good alternatives to OverSight?
Other security & privacy apps for Mac worth a look are LuLu (open source), KnockKnock (open source), Secretive (open source) and Little Snitch (one-time purchase).
Other security & privacy apps like OverSight
LuLu
The free, open-source outbound firewall.
KnockKnock
See what's persistently installed.
Secretive
SSH keys that never leave the Secure Enclave.
Little Snitch
See and control every network connection.
Strongbox
KeePass and Password Safe, made native.
Tailscale
A private network for all your devices.