蓝牙(Bluetooth)一直是无线通信的改变生活的选择。无论是传输数据还是使用您最喜欢的无线耳机,蓝牙(Bluetooth)都能让一切成为可能。随着时间的推移,人们可以用蓝牙(Bluetooth)做的事情也发生了变化。在本指南中,我们将讨论蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备未显示在Mac错误上,包括Magic Mouse not connected to Mac。此外,如果您想了解如何修复Mac 蓝牙(Mac Bluetooth)无法正常工作的问题,请继续阅读!
如何修复 Mac 蓝牙(Fix Mac Bluetooth)不工作
在最新的 macOS 即Big Sur发布后,一些用户报告了蓝牙(Bluetooth)无法在Mac上运行等问题。此外,购买了 M1 芯片的 MacBook 的人也抱怨(M1 chip)蓝牙(MacBook)设备没有(Bluetooth)出现在Mac上。在实施修复之前,让我们首先讨论为什么会出现此问题。
为什么蓝牙在 Mac 上不起作用?(Why is Bluetooth Not Working on Mac?)
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过时的操作系统(Outdated operating system):通常,如果您尚未将 macOS 更新到最新版本,蓝牙可能会停止工作。(Bluetooth)
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不正确的连接(Improper connection):如果您的蓝牙(Bluetooth)在很长一段时间内保持与特定设备的连接,则您的设备和Mac 蓝牙(Mac Bluetooth)之间的连接会损坏。因此,重新启用连接将能够解决此问题。
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存储问题(Storage issues):确保磁盘上有足够的存储空间。
方法 1:重新启动您的 Mac
(Method 1: Reboot your Mac
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解决任何问题的最简单方法是重新启动并重新加载操作系统。与蓝牙(Bluetooth)有关的几个问题,例如模块反复崩溃和系统无响应,可以通过重新启动来解决。按照给定的步骤重新启动 Mac:
1. 点击苹果菜单(Apple menu)。
2. 选择重新启动(Restart),如图所示。
3.等待(Wait)设备正常重启,然后尝试连接蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备。
方法二:消除干扰(Method 2: Remove Interference)
苹果(Apple)在其一份支持文件中表示,可以通过检查干扰来解决蓝牙(Bluetooth)的间歇性问题,如下所示:
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保持设备靠近(Keep devices close ),即您的Mac和蓝牙鼠标(Bluetooth mouse)、耳机、电话等。
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移除(Remove) 所有其他设备(all other devices),例如电源线、相机和电话。
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将 USB 或 Thunderbolt 集线器(Move USB or Thunderbolt hubs away)从蓝牙设备上移开。
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关闭(Switch off the USB devices)当前未使用的 USB 设备。
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(Avoid metal or concrete obstacles)避开Mac(Mac)和蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备之间的金属或混凝土障碍物。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何访问您的 Apple 帐户(How to Access Your Apple Account)
方法 3:(Method 3: )检查蓝牙设置(Check Bluetooth Settings)
如果您尝试将蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备与Mac连接,则必须确保蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备设置已正确配置。如果您尝试连接到之前与Mac配对过的设备,请按照给定的步骤将其选为主要输出:(Primary Output)
1.单击Apple 菜单(Apple menu)并选择System (ystem )P (S)references (P)。(references)
2.从屏幕上显示的菜单中选择声音。(Sound)
3. 现在,单击输出(Output)选项卡并选择您要使用的设备。(device)
4. 然后,切换到输入(Input)选项卡并再次选择您的设备(device)。
5. 选中标题为Show volume in menu bar的框,如下图所示。
注意:(Note:)勾选此框将确保您以后可以通过直接按音量按钮(volume button)来选择您的设备。
此方法将确保您的Mac设备记住您之前连接的蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备,从而修复蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备未显示在Mac上的问题。
方法4:取消配对然后(Method 4: Unpair then )再次配对蓝牙设备(Pair Bluetooth Device Again)
忘记设备,然后将其与Mac配对有助于刷新连接并修复蓝牙(Bluetooth)无法在Mac上工作的问题。以下是如何做同样的事情:
1. 打开系统偏好(System Preferences)设置下的蓝牙(Bluetooth)设置。
2. 你会在这里找到你所有的蓝牙设备(Bluetooth devices)。
3. 无论哪个设备(device)产生问题,请选择(select)它并单击它附近的十字(cross)。
4. 点击删除(Remove)确认您的选择。
5. 现在,再次连接(connect)设备。
注意:(Note:) 确保(Make)设备的蓝牙(Bluetooth)已打开。
另请阅读:(Also Read: )修复 MacBook 插入时不充电的问题(Fix MacBook Not Charging When Plugged In)
方法5:(Method 5: )重新启用蓝牙(Re-enable Bluetooth)
如果您的蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接已损坏并导致蓝牙(Bluetooth)无法在Mac上运行问题,则此方法效果最佳。按照给定的步骤禁用然后启用Mac设备上的蓝牙。(Bluetooth)
选项 1:通过系统偏好设置(Option 1: Through System Preferences)
1. 选择Apple 菜单(Apple menu)并单击系统偏好设置(System Preferences)。
2. 现在,选择蓝牙。(Bluetooth.)
3. 点击关闭蓝牙(Turn Bluetooth Off)选项,如下图所示。
4. 一段时间后,单击相同的按钮(same button)再次打开蓝牙(turn Bluetooth on)。
选项 2:通过终端应用程序(Option 2: Through Terminal App)
如果您的系统没有响应,您可以按如下方式结束蓝牙进程:(Bluetooth)
1.通过Utilities文件夹(Folder)打开终端(Terminal),如下图所示。
2. 在窗口中键入以下命令:sudo pkill blued并按Enter。
3. 现在,输入您的密码(password)进行确认。
这将停止蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接的后台进程并修复Mac 蓝牙(Mac Bluetooth)无法正常工作的问题。
方法 6:重置 SMC 和 PRAM 设置(Method 6: Reset SMC and PRAM settings)
另一种方法是重置Mac上的(Mac)系统管理控制器(System Management Controller)( SMC ) 和PRAM设置。这些设置负责控制特定功能,如屏幕分辨率、亮度等,并可能有助于修复Mac 蓝牙(Mac Bluetooth)无法正常工作的问题。
选项 1:重置 SMC 设置(Option 1: Reset SMC Settings)
1.关闭(Shut down)你的 MacBook。
2. 现在,将其连接到Apple 充电器(Apple charger)。
3. 按键盘上的Control + Shift + Option + Power 键(keys)。按住它们大约五秒钟(five seconds)。
4.松开(Release)按键,再次按下电源按钮(power button)打开(switch on)MacBook 。
希望(Hopefully)蓝牙(Bluetooth)无法在Mac上工作的问题得到解决。如果没有,请尝试重置PRAM设置。
选项 2:重置 PRAM 设置(Option 2: Reset PRAM Settings)
1.关闭(Turn off)MacBook。
2. 按键盘上的Command + Option + P + R 键(keys)。
3. 同时,按下(on)电源按钮(power button.)打开(turn) Mac 。
4. 让苹果标志(Apple logo)出现和消失三次(thrice)。之后,您的 MacBook 将重新启动(reboot)。
电池和显示设置将恢复正常,并且蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备未显示在Mac上的错误应该不再出现。
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 修复 MacOS Big Sur 安装失败错误(Fix MacOS Big Sur Installation Failed Error)
方法七:重置蓝牙模块(Method 7: Reset the Bluetooth Module)
将蓝牙(Bluetooth)模块恢复为出厂设置也可能有助于解决Mac上(Mac)与蓝牙相关的(Bluetooth-related)问题。但是,您应该注意,以前保存的所有连接都将丢失。这样做的方法如下:
1.从Apple 菜单中选择(Apple menu.)系统偏好设置。(System Preferences)
2. 然后,点击蓝牙(Bluetooth)。
3. 勾选菜单栏中标有显示蓝牙的选项(Show Bluetooth in the menu bar)。
4. 现在,同时按住Shift + Option keys。同时,点击菜单栏中的蓝牙图标(Bluetooth icon)。
5. 选择Debug > Reset the Bluetooth module,如下图所示。
成功重置模块后,您可以连接蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备,因为应该纠正Mac 蓝牙不工作的问题。(Mac Bluetooth)
方法8:(Method 8: )删除PLIST文件(Delete PLIST files)
Mac上有关蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备的信息以两种方式存储:
- 个人资料。
- 该Mac(Mac)设备的所有用户都可以查看和访问的数据。
您可以删除这些文件以解决与蓝牙相关的(Bluetooth-related)问题。通过这样做,一旦计算机重新启动,将创建新文件。
1. 单击Finder并从菜单栏中选择Go 。
2. 然后,点击Go To Folder...如图所示。
3. 输入~/Library/Preferences.
4. 搜索名为apple.Bluetooth.plist或com.apple.Bluetooth.plist.lockfile的文件(com.apple.Bluetooth.plist.lockfile)
5. 通过在桌面(desktop.)上复制来创建备份。(backup)然后,单击文件(file)并选择Move to Trash。
6. 删除此文件后,断开所有其他USB设备。
7. 然后,关闭(shut down)MacBook 并重新启动(restart)。
8.关闭您的蓝牙设备并再次将它们与您的 Mac 配对。(Turn off your Bluetooth devices and pair them again with your Mac.)
另请阅读:(Also Read:) 如何将字体添加到 Word Mac(How to Add Fonts to Word Mac)
修复 Mac 蓝牙不工作:魔术鼠标
(Fix Mac Bluetooth Not Working: Magic Mouse
)
单击此处访问Apple Magic Mouse 页面(Apple Magic Mouse page)。连接魔术鼠标与将任何其他蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备连接到您的Mac相同。但是,如果此设备无法正常工作,请按照给定的步骤进行修复。
执行基本检查(Perform Basic Checks)
- 确保 Magic Mouse 已打开。(switched on.)
- 如果它已经打开,请尝试重新启动它(restarting it)以解决常见问题。
- 确保鼠标电池电量(mouse battery)充足。
修复Magic Mouse无法连接(Fix Magic Mouse not connecting)
1. 进入系统偏好设置(System Preferences)并点击蓝牙(Bluetooth)。
2. 单击打开蓝牙(Turn Bluetooth on)以在 Mac 上启用蓝牙。
3.现在,插件(plug-in) Magic Mouse。
4. 返回系统偏好设置(System Preferences)并选择鼠标(Mouse)。
5. 单击设置蓝牙鼠标(Set a Bluetooth mouse )选项。等待(Wait)您的Mac搜索并连接到它。
受到推崇的:(Recommended:)
在Mac(Mac)上修复常见的蓝牙(Bluetooth)问题非常简单。由于如今蓝牙(Bluetooth)设备如此普遍,因此设备与Mac之间的(Mac)蓝牙(Bluetooth)连接不会中断,这一点很重要。我们希望本指南能够帮助您解决 Mac 蓝牙无法正常工作的问题。( fix Mac Bluetooth not working issue.)如果您有任何进一步的疑问,请将它们放在下面的评论部分。
How to Fix Mac Bluetooth Not Working
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How to Fix Mac Bluetooth Not Working
Several users have reported issues like Bluetooth not working on Mac, after the release of the latest macOS viz Big Sur. Moreover, people who have bought a MacBook with the M1 chip also complained of Bluetooth device not showing up on Mac. Before implementing the fixes, let us first discuss why this problem occurs.
Why is Bluetooth Not Working on Mac?
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Outdated operating system: Often, Bluetooth may stop working if you haven’t updated your macOS to the latest version.
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Improper connection: If your Bluetooth remains connected to a particular device for a significant amount of time, the connection between your device and Mac Bluetooth gets corrupt. Therefore, re-enabling the connection will be able to solve this issue.
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Storage issues: Make sure that there is enough storage space on your disk.
Method 1: Reboot your Mac
The easiest way to fix any issue is by rebooting and reloading the operating system. Several issues pertaining to Bluetooth, such as a repeatedly crashing module and an unresponsive system, can be fixed with the help of rebooting. Follow the given steps to reboot your Mac:
1. Click on the Apple menu.
2. Select Restart, as shown.
3. Wait for your device to restart properly, and then, try connecting to your Bluetooth device.
Method 2: Remove Interference
In one of its support documents, Apple has stated that intermittent issues with Bluetooth can be fixed by checking for interference, as follows:
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Keep devices close i.e. your Mac and Bluetooth mouse, headset, phone, etc.
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Remove all other devices such as power cables, cameras, and phones.
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Move USB or Thunderbolt hubs away from your Bluetooth devices.
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Switch off the USB devices which are not in use currently.
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Avoid metal or concrete obstacles between your Mac and the Bluetooth device.
Also Read: How to Access Your Apple Account
Method 3: Check Bluetooth Settings
If you are trying to connect a Bluetooth device with your Mac, you have to make sure that the Bluetooth device settings are properly configured. If you are trying to connect to a device that was paired to your Mac before, then select it as Primary Output by following the given steps:
1. Click on the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
2. Select Sound from the menu displayed on the screen.
3. Now, click on the Output tab and select the device you want to use.
4. Then, shift to the Input tab and select your device again.
5. Check the box titled Show volume in menu bar, as highlighted in the pic below.
Note: Ticking this box will ensure that you can select your device in the future by pressing the volume button directly.
This method will make sure that your Mac device remembers the Bluetooth device you previously connected to and will thus, fix Bluetooth device not showing up on Mac problem.
Method 4: Unpair then Pair Bluetooth Device Again
Forgetting a device and then, pairing it with your Mac helps to refresh the connection and to fix Bluetooth not working on Mac problem. Here’s how to do the same:
1. Open Bluetooth Settings under System Preferences.
2. You will find all your Bluetooth devices here.
3. Whichever device is creating the issue, please select it and click on the cross near it.
4. Confirm your selection by clicking on Remove.
5. Now, connect the device again.
Note: Make sure that the device’s Bluetooth is turned on.
Also Read: Fix MacBook Not Charging When Plugged In
Method 5: Re-enable Bluetooth
This works best if your Bluetooth connection has become corrupt and is causing Bluetooth not working on Mac issue. Follow the given steps to disable and then, enable Bluetooth on your Mac device.
Option 1: Through System Preferences
1. Select the Apple menu and click on System Preferences.
2. Now, select Bluetooth.
3. Click on Turn Bluetooth Off option, as depicted below.
4. After some time, click the same button to turn Bluetooth on again.
Option 2: Through Terminal App
In case, your system is not responding, you can end the Bluetooth process as follows:
1. Open Terminal through Utilities Folder, as illustrated below.
2. Type the following command in the window: sudo pkill blued and press Enter.
3. Now, enter your password to confirm.
This will stop the background process of Bluetooth connection and fix Mac Bluetooth not working issue.
Method 6: Reset SMC and PRAM settings
Another alternate is to reset your System Management Controller (SMC) and PRAM settings on your Mac. These settings are responsible for controlling specific functions such as screen resolution, brightness, etc., and might help fix Mac Bluetooth not working issue.
Option 1: Reset SMC Settings
1. Shut down your MacBook.
2. Now, connect it to the Apple charger.
3. Press Control + Shift + Option + Power keys on the keyboard. Keep them pressed for about five seconds.
4. Release the keys and switch on the MacBook by pressing the power button again.
Hopefully, Bluetooth not working on Mac problem is resolved. If not, try resetting the PRAM settings.
Option 2: Reset PRAM Settings
1. Turn off the MacBook.
2. Press Command + Option + P + R keys on the keyboard.
3. Simultaneously, turn on Mac by pressing the power button.
4. Allow the Apple logo to appear and disappear thrice. After this, your MacBook will reboot.
The battery and display settings will return to normal and the Bluetooth device not showing up on Mac error should no longer appear.
Also Read: Fix MacOS Big Sur Installation Failed Error
Method 7: Reset the Bluetooth Module
Restoring your Bluetooth module to factory settings may also help fix Bluetooth-related issues on your Mac. However, you should note that all previously saved connections will be lost. Here’s how to do so:
1. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu.
2. Then, click on Bluetooth.
3. Check the option marked Show Bluetooth in the menu bar.
4. Now, press and hold the Shift + Option keys together. Simultaneously, click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.
5. Select Debug > Reset the Bluetooth module, as depicted below.
Once the module has been reset successfully, you can connect your Bluetooth devices as Mac Bluetooth not working issue should be rectified.
Method 8: Delete PLIST files
The information about Bluetooth devices on your Mac is stored in two ways:
- Personal data.
- Data that all the users of that Mac device can view and access.
You can delete these files to resolve Bluetooth-related issues. By doing so, new files will be created once the computer restarts.
1. Click on Finder and select Go from the menu bar.
2. Then, click on Go To Folder… as shown.
3. Type ~/Library/Preferences.
4. Search for a file with the name apple.Bluetooth.plist or com.apple.Bluetooth.plist.lockfile
5. Create a backup by copying it on the desktop. Then, click on the file and select Move to Trash.
6. After deleting this file, disconnect all other USB devices.
7. Then, shut down your MacBook and restart it again.
8. Turn off your Bluetooth devices and pair them again with your Mac.
Also Read: How to Add Fonts to Word Mac
Fix Mac Bluetooth Not Working: Magic Mouse
Click here to visit the Apple Magic Mouse page. Connecting the magic mouse is the same as connecting any other Bluetooth device to your Mac. However, if this device is not functioning, follow the given steps to fix it.
Perform Basic Checks
- Make sure that Magic Mouse is switched on.
- If it is already switched on, try restarting it to fix common issues.
- Make sure that the mouse battery is sufficiently charged.
Fix Magic Mouse not connecting
1. Go to System Preferences and click on Bluetooth.
2. Click Turn Bluetooth on to enable Bluetooth on Mac.
3. Now, plug-in Magic Mouse.
4. Go back to the System Preferences and select Mouse.
5. Click on Set a Bluetooth mouse option. Wait for your Mac to search for and connect to it.
Recommended:
Fixing common Bluetooth issues on Mac is quite simple. Since Bluetooth devices are so commonly used nowadays, it is important that the Bluetooth connection between a device and your Mac doesn’t falter. We hope this guide was able to help you fix Mac Bluetooth not working issue. In case you have any further queries, put them in the comment section below.