Monitor your UniFi Network directly from the macOS menu bar —
view gateway health, connected devices, live throughput, PoE stats, and client information in real-time.
Version 2.0 – developed by Kevin Tobler 🌐 www.kevintobler.ch
UniFiStatusBarApp is a lightweight macOS utility that connects to your local UniFi Network Controller and displays key system metrics right in the macOS menu bar.
Features include:
- 🔹 Automatic detection of your UniFi Controller (Gateway IP)
- 🔹 Live health status, device list, and client connections
- 🔹 Real-time throughput (Mbps) and PoE information
- 🔹 Compact menu bar UI for quick network insights
- 🔹 Local API access — no cloud login required
- 2.0
- 🌳 Topology View: Devices and clients are shown as a live tree (uplink relationships).
- 🌐 WAN Details: WAN 1/2 IP + ISP shown in Overview and Network entries.
- 🧭 Menu Bar WAN Status: WAN 1/2 IP + ISP shown directly in the menu bar panel.
- 🧠 Smarter Device Labels: Improved model detection (e.g., UCG Fiber and new model fields).
- 🔎 Network Tab Enhancements: WAN info is displayed inline with Internet networks.
- 1.0
- 🔁 Initial Release
- macOS 14.6 (Sonoma) or newer
- UniFi Controller reachable in your local network (Network Version 9.4.19 or newer)
- A valid UniFi API Key (
Settings → System → API Access)
- Unzip the App and run it or move it to the Applications folder
When starting the app for the first time:
- The app automatically detects your local UniFi Gateway (e.g.
192.168.1.1) - A small settings window appears asking for your API Key
- Paste your UniFi key and press 💾 Save and Connect
- The app refreshes automatically and starts displaying live stats
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