Macos – How to disable the feature where OSX launches iTunes when external speakers are connected

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There is that feature where iTunes gets automatically launched on OSX when an external speakers are connected (Bluetooth or 3.5mm jack headphones).

I happen to prefer another application to listen to the music. So, is it possible to disable iTunes auto launch? Or reconfigure it to launch some other app?

I know. I am pushing it, but maybe I can get it to launch my favourite radio web site? ;-)

Cheers!

Best Answer

Go to System Preferences > Users and Groups > Login items and remove iTunes Helper from the list. Then, log out and log back in. Try connecting your speakers.

**Edit: The iTuneshelper.app is part of the iTunes package. To diable the iTuneshelper.app you have to view the contents of the iTunes.app by Option clicking, or right clicking, and choosing "Show Package Contents". The iTuneshelper.app is located in the MacOS folder.

Rename iTuneshelper.app to iTuneshelper-disable.app and this will prevent it from launching and being added to Login Items.

This method tested and working with OS 10.8.3 and iTunes 11.0.2.

-From useer GageGecko on the macrumors forum.

Note that this will keep it from adding itself to the login items whenever you open itunes, but will also mean you have to open itunes yourself when you plug in your phone, ipod, etc.

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