How to Turn On Bluetooth on Your Mac
Most Macs come with Bluetooth enabled these days. However, if your device is the exception or it’s been disabled, here’s how to turn on Bluetooth on your Mac.
How to Turn On Bluetooth on Your Mac Without a Mouse or Keyboard
If Bluetooth has been disabled and you need it to use your mouse or keyboard, you can use a USB mouse or keyboard instead to access your Mac and re-enable Bluetooth. If you don’t have one, here’s how to enable Bluetooth using your voice. While your Mac is switched on, say “Hey Siri, turn on Bluetooth.” Bluetooth will be enabled, and your mouse and keyboard will reconnect shortly.
How to Turn On Bluetooth Using Control Center
It’s also possible to switch on Bluetooth using the Control Center on the menu bar. Here’s what to do.
How to Pair a New Device
Once Bluetooth is enabled, you’ll need to pair new devices. Here’s how to pair a new device.
What to Do When Bluetooth Won’t Work
If Bluetooth won’t work on your Mac even after following these steps, it can be for fairly simple reasons. Here’s a quick overview of how to troubleshoot the issue.
Check your device is switched on. Your Mac can only see and use a device if it’s switched on. Check that your mouse, keyboard, or other device has sufficient battery life and is currently working.Check your device is in pairing mode. If you’re trying to pair a new device to your Mac, check it’s in pairing mode by following the instructions for the item.Make sure you’re close enough. Bluetooth has a distance limit. This varies depending on the age of your device and the version of Bluetooth it uses, but on average, assume it has a range of about 30 feet.Restart your Mac and Bluetooth. Restarting your Mac, the device in question, or repairing the two can often fix many Bluetooth connectivity issues.
