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How to fix Mac Bluetooth not available?

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1. Bluetooth Not Available? Reboot Your Mac.
2. Check Your Mac’s Bluetooth Device Settings.
3. Disable and Re-Enable Bluetooth.
4. Pair Your Bluetooth Device With Your Mac Again.
5. Reset Your PRAM or SMC.
6. Delete a Few Key PLIST Files.
7. Reset Your Mac’s Bluetooth Module.

Why can’t my Mac find my Bluetooth mouse?

Using your Mac notebook’s built-in trackpad or a USB mouse, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. If the Bluetooth icon doesn’t appear, or if the menu bar status continues to indicate that Bluetooth is off, restart your computer and then try to turn Bluetooth on again.

How do I connect my phone to my Mac via Bluetooth?

Make sure the device is turned on and discoverable (see the device’s documentation for details). On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth . Select the device in the list, then click Connect. If asked, click Accept (or enter a series of numbers, then press Enter).

How do I reset my Bluetooth?

4. Reset Bluetooth Settings

1. Go to Settings -> System and tap the Advanced drop-down button.
2. Select Reset options and then tap Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, & Bluetooth.
3. Tap the Reset settings button below and enter your phone’s PIN when asked.

How do I get my Mac to recognize my wireless mouse?

What to do if your Apple wireless mouse won’t connect

1. Turn your mouse off, wait a few seconds and turn it back on.
2. Toggle Bluetooth off and back on in macOS.
3. Unpair your mouse from macOS and then pair them again.
4. Check your Apple wireless mouse isn’t already connected to a different computer.

How do I turn Bluetooth on on my imac?

Turn Bluetooth on or off on Mac

1. On your Mac, click the Bluetooth status icon in the Control Center or menu bar.
2. Click the switch to turn Bluetooth on or off.

Why is my Bluetooth not working?

Clear the Bluetooth cache and data. If the Bluetooth is not connecting android properly, you might have to clear the stored app data and cache for the Bluetooth app. Just like every other app on your phone, Bluetooth also stores some data temporarily. After that, reconnect with your Bluetooth device to see if it works.

Does iMac have Bluetooth?

All modern Mac computers (released since roughly 2011) come with built-in support for Bluetooth. You don’t need to buy anything special to use Bluetooth on your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac. Simply follow the below steps to enable Bluetooth on your Mac and get started with it.

How do I link my iPhone to my iMac?

Connect your device to your Mac. You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or using a Wi-Fi connection. See Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi. In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.

How do I reset the Bluetooth module on my imac?

In macOS Big Sur or earlier

1. While holding option + shift on your keyboard, click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.
2. Click “Reset the Bluetooth module”
3. On the confirmation prompt, choose “OK”
4. Your Bluetooth devices will disconnect for a moment as the module resets and should automatically reconnect.