If you’re having problems with a new device, then you may need to complete some additional setup, in order to pair this device with your Mac. If you’re running multiple Bluetooth devices, then disconnect all of the devices you aren’t actively using, to see whether this resolves your problem. How many Bluetooth devices are you running?Īs a general rule, the more Bluetooth devices you connect to your Mac, the greater your chances of encountering issues. If one or more Bluetooth devices are running low on battery, then either put the Bluetooth device on charge, change its batteries, or connect the device to your Mac using a cable, where appropriate. You can also view a device’s current charge by navigating to your Mac’s ‘System Preferences…. If one or more Bluetooth-connected devices are running low on juice, then a battery icon will appear alongside the standard Bluetooth icon. The easiest way to check whether a device’s battery is to blame, is to take a look at the Bluetooth icon in your Mac’s menu bar. When a device’s battery hits 0%, that device is going to disconnect, and some devices may even disconnect when they’re running low on battery. If your Mac is refusing to recognise a Bluetooth device, or it’s lost the connection, then the device’s battery might be to blame.

Check whether your Bluetooth device is running low on battery For example, if the device is a Bluetooth keyboard, then try tapping a few of its keys, and if it’s a Bluetooth mouse, then try pressing its buttons, to see whether your Mac suddenly recognises this device. You should also check that the Bluetooth device hasn’t entered any kind of sleep or power saving mode. This process will vary between devices, but as a general rule you should check the device for an ‘On/Off’ switch, or any LED lights that indicate whether this device is currently up and running. You may also get positive results from toggling your Bluetooth connection off, and then back on again. If there isn’t a Bluetooth icon in your Mac’s menu bar, then navigate to ‘System Preferences… > Bluetooth’ and check the status of your Bluetooth connection. If you’re struggling to tell whether this icon is greyed out, then give the Bluetooth icon a click and check that it doesn’t give you the option to ‘Turn Bluetooth On.’ If there’s a Bluetooth icon in your Mac’s menu bar, then double-check that this icon isn’t greyed out, as this indicates that your Bluetooth connection is disabled.

This may sound obvious, but it’s surprising how often the simplest fixes work!

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