How to reset Bluetooth on macOS

Reset your Mac's Bluetooth module

1. While holding option + shift on your keyboard, click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.
2. Click “Reset the Bluetooth module”
3. On the confirmation prompt, choose “OK”
4. Your Bluetooth devices will disconnect for a moment as the module resets and should automatically reconnect.

1. How do I reset my Bluetooth module?
2. Why is my Mac Bluetooth not available?
3. How do I fix my bluetooth on my macbook air?
4. Why is Bluetooth not connecting?
5. How do I clear my Bluetooth cache on a Mac?
6. Why can't I connect my Bluetooth headphones to my Mac?
7. How do you reset the PRAM on a Mac?
8. How do I connect a Bluetooth device to my Mac?
9. How do I force a Bluetooth device to pair?
10. How do I fix my Bluetooth?

How do I reset my Bluetooth module?

Tip 4: Reset the Bluetooth module

1. Hold Shift + Option and click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.
2. Click Debug and select “Remove all devices”
3. Click Debug again and select “Reset the Bluetooth module”
4. Restart your Mac and re-pair your Bluetooth devices.

Why is my Mac Bluetooth not available?

Click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and select the option to Turn Bluetooth Off. Once it's switched off, turn it back on by clicking on Turn Bluetooth On. If the macOS or OSX “Bluetooth Not Available” error hasn't gone away, try rebooting your Mac. Shut the system down completely and reboot it as usual.

How do I fix my bluetooth on my macbook air?

Here is how:

1. Press and hold the Shift + Option (Alt) keys.
2. While holding these keys, in the menu bar, click the Bluetooth icon.
3. Click Debug.
4. Click Reset the Bluetooth module (see the image below)
5. Then reboot your Mac.

Why is Bluetooth not connecting?

For Android phones, go to Settings > System > Advanced> Reset Options > Reset Wi-fi, mobile & Bluetooth. For iOS and iPadOS device, you'll have to unpair all of your devices (go to Setting > Bluetooth, select the info icon and and choose Forget This Device for each device) then restart your phone or tablet.

How do I clear my Bluetooth cache on a Mac?

How to Reset Your Mac's Bluetooth Module

1. Holding the Shift + Option (Alt) keys on your Mac's keyboard, click the Bluetooth symbol in the top-right corner of the macOS menu bar. ...
2. Locate the revealed Debug submenu and hover your mouse cursor over it.
3. Click Reset the Bluetooth module.
4. Now, restart your Mac.

Why can't I connect my Bluetooth headphones to my Mac?

Make sure the headset is turned on and in range. Make sure the headset is connected with your Mac. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. ... If your headset isn't in the list, try connecting with it again.

How do you reset the PRAM on a Mac?

Shut down your Mac, then turn it on and immediately press and hold these four keys together: Option, Command, P, and R. You can release the keys after about 20 seconds, during which your Mac might appear to restart. On Mac computers that play a startup sound, you can release the keys after the second startup sound.

How do I connect a Bluetooth device to my Mac?

Connect a Bluetooth device with your Mac

1. Make sure the device is turned on and discoverable (see the device's documentation for details).
2. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Bluetooth. Open Bluetooth preferences for me.
3. Select the device in the list, then click Connect.

How do I force a Bluetooth device to pair?

Go to settings, Bluetooth, and find your speaker (There should be a list of Bluetooth devices that you last connected to). Tap on the Bluetooth speaker to connect, then turn the speaker on AFTER you pressed the connect button, while your device is trying to connect to it.

How do I fix my Bluetooth?

Fix Bluetooth problems on Android

1. Step 1: Check Bluetooth basics. Turn Bluetooth off and then on again. Learn how to turn Bluetooth on and off. Confirm that your devices are paired and connected. ...
2. Step 2: Troubleshoot by problem type. Can't pair with car. Step 1: Clear devices from your phone's memory. Open your phone's Settings app.