Catch 22 - Can’t log on to iMac

[Dodgerro]

Hi,

I stupidly turned off Bluetooth on my iMac and then restarted it the machine. The problem is I only have a Bluetooth keyboard and don’t have easy access to a wired keyboard, so I can’t get back in. If it makes any difference, I cave a Windows Laptop, an iPhone and an iPad handy. If you have a solution I would love to give it a whirl.

Thanks

 

[TiggrToo]

Have you tried rebooting by holding down the power key for about 10 seconds?

I thought I remember reading that doing that may bring up some sort of Bluetooth wizard. I may be off base though. Might be worth a try though…

 

[lcubed]

if it's an apple wireless keyboard, connect to the iMac using the usb-lightning cable (bypass the bluetooth)

 

[Dodgerro]

Have you tried rebooting by holding down the power key for about 10 seconds?

I thought I remember reading that doing that may bring up some sort of Bluetooth wizard. I may be off base though. Might be worth a try though…

if it's an apple wireless keyboard, connect to the iMac using the usb-lightning cable (bypass the bluetooth)

if it's an apple wireless keyboard, connect to the iMac using the usb-lightning cable (bypass the bluetooth)

Unfortunately it’s an older 2nd Gen. Runs on batteries and is Bluetooth only.

 

[Dodgerro]

Have you tried rebooting by holding down the power key for about 10 seconds?

I thought I remember reading that doing that may bring up some sort of Bluetooth wizard. I may be off base though. Might be worth a try though…

Bo hoo 🙁 BTW, as of this writing, my friend is here with her Irish Setter. He’s called Tigger and he’s a complete nut. No reflection on your good self 😉

 

[Dodgerro]

Annoyingly I’ve had to resort to getting Jeff Bezos to come round with a $10 piece of plastic tomorrow.

 

[lcubed]

google might be your friend:

How to Turn on Bluetooth on your Mac without a Keyboard, Mouse, or Trackpad • macReports

This article explains how you can turn on Bluetooth on your Mac without using your keyboard, mouse, or trackpad. This may sound silly but there can be

macreports.com

 

[Fishrrman]

If you can't "get to" the startup key combinations with a bt keyboard, then use a cheap USB WIRED keyboard.

Problem solved.

 

[Dodgerro]

google might be your friend:

How to Turn on Bluetooth on your Mac without a Keyboard, Mouse, or Trackpad • macReports

This article explains how you can turn on Bluetooth on your Mac without using your keyboard, mouse, or trackpad. This may sound silly but there can be

macreports.com

Thank you very much! Cudos my friend 👍