Bluetooth Not Available on Your Mac? Fixes Worth Trying
If you’ve ever tried to use Bluetooth on your Mac and found that it’s not available, you’re not alone. Bluetooth connectivity issues can be frustrating, but the good news is that there are some easy fixes worth trying.
1. Restart your Mac and Bluetooth Devices
Sometimes, the solution to a Bluetooth connectivity issue is as simple as restarting your Mac and Bluetooth devices. Turn off both the Mac and Bluetooth devices, wait for a few seconds, and then turn them back on.
2. Clear Your Mac’s Bluetooth Cache
Your Mac’s Bluetooth cache may be the cause of the issue. To clear the cache, go to the Finder menu bar, select Go > Go to Folder, type in /Library/Preferences/, and click on Go. Look for the com.apple.Bluetooth.plist file and move it to the Trash. Restart your Mac and try connecting your Bluetooth devices again.
3. Reset the Bluetooth Module
If clearing the cache does not work, resetting the Bluetooth module might be the answer you’re looking for. To do this, go to the Finder menu bar, select Go > Go to Folder, type in /Library/Preferences/, and click on Go. Look for the com.apple.Bluetooth.plist and com.apple.Bluetooth.plist.lockfile files, and move them to the Trash. Restart your Mac, and the Bluetooth module should be reset to its default settings.
4. Check for Software Updates
Make sure that your Mac and Bluetooth devices are running on the latest software versions. Go to System Preferences > Software Update and check for any available updates. If there are updates available, install them and restart your computer.
5. Reset the PRAM/NVRAM
Resetting the PRAM/NVRAM can sometimes solve Bluetooth-related problems. To do this, shut down your Mac, then press and hold the Command + Option + P + R keys while turning on your Mac. Release the keys after you hear the startup sound, and let your Mac boot normally.