Can I Update Bluetooth On My Mac

We rely on Bluetooth for more than and more devices, and while the wireless standard is very convenient, it can be really frustrating when our peripherals don't work consistently. Read along for v tips and tricks to fix Mac Bluetooth problems, including resetting your Bluetooth module and means to remove interference.

Update 2/16 : If you haven't updated your Mac recently, macOS 12.2.1 includes a ready or a Bluetooth battery drain flaw that many MacBook users have been seeing.

How to set up Mac Bluetooth issues
- Software update, power cycle, unpair
- Remove interference
- Reset your Mac'due south Bluetooth module
  - In macOS Monterey
  - In macOS Big Sur or before
- Remove all devices + reset Bluetooth module
- Accept a dongle?
- Read more than 9to5Mac tutorials:

Whether you've got a new Apple Silicon Mac or are having problem with Bluetooth on an Intel ane, we'll cover multiple approaches to set Mac Bluetooth bug.

How to set up Mac Bluetooth issues

Software update, power bike, unpair

You've probably tried these steps, simply if not, beginning here:

Bank check if macOS is up to date ( > About This Mac > Software Update…)
Brand sure your Bluetooth device is charged
Turn off your Bluetooth device and dorsum on again, you tin do the same with Bluetooth on your Mac (click the Bluetooth icon in the carte du jour bar – top right of your Mac's screen)
Yous can as well unpair a Bluetooth device and re-pair to run into if there's an improvement (Bluetooth in the carte bar > Bluetooth preferences > hover over a device > click the "10" icon > choose "Remove")
Reboot your Mac

How to fix Mac Bluetooth issues walkthrough 1

How to fix Mac Bluetooth issues walkthrough unpair devices

Remove interference

Apple notes in a back up document that if you lot're seeing intermittent Bluetooth issues, it'south good to check for interference. Tips include:

Bring your Mac and Bluetooth devices closer together
Remove other devices like phones, cameras, power cables, etc. that might be on your desk or nearby
Move some WiFi devices to 5GHz since Bluetooth and WiFi both use 2.4GHz
Motion USB/Thunderbolt hubs farther away from your Mac and Bluetooth devices (and don't place them on top of your Mac)
Turn off USB devices that aren't in use
Finally, don't take materials between your Mac and Bluetooth devices like metal, concrete

Reset your Mac's Bluetooth module

Keep in listen this will disconnect all of your Bluetooth accessories including your mouse/keyboard. Brand sure you have a wired keyboard/mouse for Mac desktops.

In macOS Monterey

If you're still having problem with Bluetooth issues, y'all can reset your Mac'due south Bluetooth Module:

The selection + shift + click on the Bluetooth icon in the bill of fare bar (detailed below) doesn't show a Bluetooth reset pick in Monterey so y'all'll need to run a Terminal command.

Open up Terminal
Type in the command "sudo pkill bluetoothd"
Printing return, and so enter your password in asked
Reset your Mac

Fix Mac Bluetooth issues - How to reset Bluetooth module in macOS Monterey

In macOS Large Sur or earlier

While holding selection + shift on your keyboard, click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar
Click "Reset the Bluetooth module"
On the confirmation prompt, choose "OK"
Your Bluetooth devices will disconnect for a moment as the module resets and should automatically reconnect

Hither's how this looks:

How to fix Mac Bluetooth issues – reset Bluetooth module walkthrough

Tips and tricks to fix Bluetooth connection issues on Mac

Remove all devices + reset Bluetooth module

If that didn't work, y'all can remove all of your Bluetooth devices and then reset the module (keep in listen you'll need to re-pair all of your Bluetooth devices later this):

Hold option + shift on your keyboard and click the Bluetooth icon again
This fourth dimension, cull "Remove all devices" > click OK
Do option + shift on Bluetooth in the menu bar again > click "Reset the Bluetooth module"
Re-pair your Bluetooth device(s)

Have a dongle?

This isn't ever an ideal solution depending on your setup, but if your Bluetooth device came with a USB dongle for a straight connection, that should eliminate Bluetooth issues.

The nearly common devices to come with USB dongles are third-party mice and keyboards.

If you're having specific bug with scrolling, tracking, and more with Apple's Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad, there are some additional suggestions in this support document.