Mac cannot find your Bluetooth device
Your Mac cannot find your device because it is not in pairing mode, Bluetooth is turned off on your Mac, or your Mac is out of range. Turn on pairing mode, turn on Bluetooth, and move closer to your Mac. This fixes it.
Your Mac finds Bluetooth devices by scanning for devices that are broadcasting a pairing signal. If your device does not appear, it is because pairing mode is off, Bluetooth is disabled on your Mac, your device is out of range, or the Bluetooth module is not responding. The solution is simple: turn on Bluetooth, activate pairing mode, and move closer.
- ✓Have your Bluetooth device fully charged or with fresh batteries—a device with dead battery will not broadcast a pairing signal
- ✓Know how to put your device into pairing mode (check the manual—a button held for 5–10 seconds until a light blinks)
- ✓Make sure Bluetooth is turned on in System Settings before starting
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Forgetting to put your device into pairing mode and wondering why it does not show up
- Not checking that Bluetooth is turned on on the Mac
- Assuming your device is broken when it just needs to be charged
Signs you need professional help
- If your device still does not appear after activating pairing mode, moving closer, and turning Bluetooth on, give us a call and we will help troubleshoot.
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