How to Fix Bluetooth Wireless Problem on Mac?

There is no doubt that the majority of people nowadays use wireless Bluetooth peripheral on the Mac. Bluetooth is the best and convenient way to connect your device for work. Sometimes, users face issues that occur when a Bluetooth device is unable to connect or paired with your Mac. In these situations, there are few methods available that you can utilize to overcome it. Here are the ways how to fix Bluetooth wireless problem on your Mac.     

Method 1 – Enable/Disable Mac’s Bluetooth System:
As we know, turning Off and On your Bluetooth device is a better place to start. Most of the time, people can solve the issue just by doing it. So, follow the underneath steps below to resolve the problem conveniently.
  • Go to System Preferences.
  • Choose the Bluetooth Preference option.
  • Tap on the Turn Bluetooth Off button.
  • Now, wait for a few minutes and then hit the button once again to turn it On.
  • At last, check whether the problem is solved or not by connecting your Mac.
Method 2 – Remove the Mac’s Bluetooth Preference List:
Pursue the given steps to remove the Bluetooth Preference list and resolve trouble on your Mac. Steps are:
  • Launch the Finder window.
  • Search ” YourStartupDrive/Library/Preferences.”.
  • Now, press and hold the Command + Shift + G button on the keyboard.
  • Enter /Library/Preferences and hit the Enter button.
  • Scroll down and locate the file “com.apple.Bluetooth.plist” in the finder.
  • Choose the file and drag or copy it on the desktop to build a backup.
  • Go back to the Finder window and delete the original file com.apple.Bluetooth.plist.
  • Provide your administrator password if asked.
  • Tap on the Close button to exit the window.
  • At last, restart your system.
 Pair the Bluetooth Devices with your Mac:
  • After the restart, your system will build a new Bluetooth preference file.
  • Now, you need to try pairing your Mac with Bluetooth device.
  • For that, open the System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
  • Choose the Bluetooth Preference window.
  • Now, a list of the unpaired device will appear.
  • Choose one of them and tap on the Pair button.
  • Follow the prompt and complete the pairing process.
Method 3 – Reset Bluetooth System on your Mac:
The last solution to your problem is to reset your device Bluetooth system. In case, the methods mentioned above are not able to sort out your issue, then follow the given instructions and overcome every hassle easily.  
  • First of all, Enable the Bluetooth menu item on your device.
  • Press and hold the Shift and Option key together and tap on the Bluetooth Menu Item.
  • A menu will pop up on your screen, showing hidden items.
  • Scroll down and choose Debug, Remove all devices.
  • With this, it will clear down the Bluetooth device table.
  • Initiate the reset process by holding down the Option keys and Shift together.
  • Tap on the Bluetooth Menu.
  • Hit and choose the Debug, Reset the Bluetooth Module.
  • At last, wait for few minutes until the reset process wraps up on your Mac.
Blair Lennon is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as office.com/setup.

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