How to Reset Bluetooth Settings on Mac

At present, Bluetooth is one of the most widely used wireless technologies that allow users to connect up to two devices to accomplish their daily tasks using lesser hardware. With a myriad of options, it's your decision what you want to do with Bluetooth on Mac, and connecting the computer with wireless mice, keyboards, or trackpads as well as speakers is a great way to begin. Setting up Bluetooth devices is generally easy: you activate Bluetooth on Mac, after which you go through some basic steps to ensure that your device is accessible to connect. However, there are times when there is a problem.

For short-range communications (sometimes referred to as personal area networks or PANs), Bluetooth may be an effective technique. A variety of peripherals and input/output devices may be linked together using the wireless technology of Bluetooth. Sometimes, your Mac may mistakenly believe that any or all of your gadgets are malfunctioning. No connections may be made after re-pairing your device. Adding insult to injury, macOS doesn't allow you to remove a Bluetooth device from the Bluetooth settings window after it's been linked. When you go to the Bluetooth settings, you won't see any choices to reset your device.

• Using the Shift and Option keys, pick the Bluetooth menu in the Menu bar on macOS 10.13.4. To see this menu, open the Bluetooth options pane and choose "Show Bluetooth in the menu bar" (if this option is unavailable).
• Select Control Center for Big Sur and later. Press and hold both the Shift and Option keys while tapping the right-pointing arrow in the Bluetooth lozenge.

There are three ways to start again. Start by trying the "Reset Bluetooth module" and then restarting your Mac to see if it helps. As a result, the vast majority of problems will be resolved independently. Try "Remove the devices" if you're still having problems with devices that won't be deleted or linked successfully. After that, you'll need to re-pair any Bluetooth devices you've removed or paired with your Mac. There are three ways for resetting your device, and the third technique, "Factory reset all connected Apple devices," allows you to wipe all of your Apple devices' settings at once before restoring them to their default condition.

· Bluetooth Not Working? Reboot Your Mac

It's the process you've always heard about; however, there's a good reason for it. Most of the time, rebooting will resolve several issues affecting your Mac. Bluetooth is one of them. Rebooting your Mac through Apple >'' Restart from the menu bar can fix almost all Bluetooth issues, especially when you're experiencing problems with the Bluetooth module that has failed, and you're experiencing a non-responsive system. According to Apple, removing all USB devices may aid in solving the problem, and you may be able to give it a shot.

· Make Sure That Your Mac Has Bluetooth Settings

To pair with your Mac to connect to your Mac, your Bluetooth device must be on and running with an adequate amount of battery. It might seem obvious; however, it's worth checking before going to extreme efforts to correct problems that don't exist. If you've never connected this device before, ensure that you've done it correctly (and that it's accessible on your Mac).

Suppose you're trying to connect a Bluetooth speaker or another audio device to work and have already connected it but are wondering why you can't hear anything. In that case, you'll need to check that you've selected it as the primary output in System Preferences >'' Output >'' Sound. Similar to Bluetooth headsets with microphones. Go towards the Input tab and select the Bluetooth gadget there. Your Mac will remember the choice the next time you connect an audio device wirelessly. You can also hit the volume button on the menu bar and select the audio device you want to connect there. If you do not see the button in the menu bar, you may require enabling it. Open Settings >'' Audio >'' Output, then select Show volume on the menu bar in the lower right of the screen.

· Reset Your SMC or PRAM

Although it's a more complex procedure resetting the Mac's SMC or PRAM is among the most often recommended solutions to many problems. System management controller (SMC) is much less likely to be the cause than the NVRAM or PRAM in the case of Bluetooth. However, resetting both isn't going to hurt because a root cause might still be the cause of problems with your Mac Bluetooth problems. It's common to do both of these steps simultaneously; this is the reason they're listed together.