🐛 BUG: Mac App v2026.2.17-2.19 - Critical Issues (AVAudioEngine Crash + Connection Mode)
Hi! I'm experiencing critical bugs with the OpenClaw Mac app versions 2026.2.17-2.19 on macOS 26.3.0:
Issue 1: AVAudioEngine Crash Loop
- Mac app consumes 200%+ CPU immediately after launch
- Repeated crashes from audio engine exception
- Voice Wake feature cannot be disabled (setting not saved)
- Crash trace:
Issue 2: Connection Mode Bug
- Mac app tries to connect as "role: node" instead of local client
- Gateway rejects with "unauthorized role: node"
- Causes web dashboard to disconnect when Mac app launches
- Even setting
Workaround Found:
Downgrading to v2026.2.15 fixes both issues - CPU now 2.5% and everything works.
Environment:
- macOS 26.3.0 (Mac16,10)
- OpenClaw CLI: 2026.2.19-2
- Gateway: 2026.2.19-2 on 127.0.0.1:18789
Full bug report with crash logs and details available if needed. This appears to be a regression between v2026.2.15 and v2026.2.17.
Issue 1: AVAudioEngine Crash Loop
- Mac app consumes 200%+ CPU immediately after launch
- Repeated crashes from audio engine exception
- Voice Wake feature cannot be disabled (setting not saved)
- Crash trace:
AVAudioEngineImpl::InstallTapOnNode → MicLevelMonitor.start → VoiceWakeSettings.restartMeterIssue 2: Connection Mode Bug
- Mac app tries to connect as "role: node" instead of local client
- Gateway rejects with "unauthorized role: node"
- Causes web dashboard to disconnect when Mac app launches
- Even setting
connectionMode = localWorkaround Found:
Downgrading to v2026.2.15 fixes both issues - CPU now 2.5% and everything works.
Environment:
- macOS 26.3.0 (Mac16,10)
- OpenClaw CLI: 2026.2.19-2
- Gateway: 2026.2.19-2 on 127.0.0.1:18789
Full bug report with crash logs and details available if needed. This appears to be a regression between v2026.2.15 and v2026.2.17.
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