How to turn on Bluetooth on a Mac

July 2022 · 2 minute read

With the tech industry seemingly shifting away from cables with each new device, consumers find themselves relying on Bluetooth for the majority of their accessories, especially Macs and other Apple products.

Here’s how to turn on Bluetooth on a Mac.

That’s all you need to do. If neither of these options is available, your Mac does not support Bluetooth.

Alternatively, you could decide to turn Bluetooth on or off in Bluetooth preferences by opening your Mac settings and searching for the Bluetooth icon. However, if you happen to be using an external USB Bluetooth adapter, the option may not appear, so you’ll need to unplug the adapter to turn off Bluetooth.

Related: How to turn on Bluetooth on a Chromebook

If Bluetooth is turned off, certain Mac features such as Continuity, Instant Hotspot, and Handoff may not work between your Mac and other Apple products, so keep that in mind when deciding whether or not to turn Bluetooth off.

After you’ve followed the above steps, you’ll be able to connect your Bluetooth devices to your Mac. To connect a device to your Mac via Bluetooth:

Once a device pairs with your Mac, you shouldn’t have to pair it again unless you unpair the device.

Troubleshooting

Tech issues are an almost unavoidable inconvenience, but there are a few things that you can try if you’re having issues with Bluetooth on your Mac.

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