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Software Fix for M1 Mac Bluetooth Connectivity Issues Reportedly On the Way
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I had disconnects/reconnects all the time with an original Magic Mouse (the one with AA batteries), on multiple Macs. But since I upgraded to a Magic Mouse 2 (the one with a lightning port), it's pretty much perfect even with 3 or more Bluetooth devices connected.
Still on macOS catalina here, though, not big sur. 2017 MBP 13".
Good to hear, I've had issues with air pods pro connection where it simply has had issues unlike with my iPhone/iPad.
"Solved my M1 Mac Bluetooth issues by plugging in my keyboard and buying a Logitech mouse with its own Bluetooth dongle."
That's an interesting way to "solve" the issue. "Hey guys, I solved the issue by burying my head in the sand and pretending like it doesn't exist."
That's an interesting way to "solve" the issue. "Hey guys, I solved the issue by burying my head in the sand and pretending like it doesn't exist."
I'll believe that there is an effective fix when it actually arrives and actually fixes the problem. I and many others have experienced bluetooth issues with Mac desktops for years... still not fixed for everyone experiencing the issues.
I've had to re-use the wired keyboard and mouse from an older iMac for use with the newer one that only came with bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
I've had to re-use the wired keyboard and mouse from an older iMac for use with the newer one that only came with bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
It’s not only Mac mini, I’ve been having this issue on my iMac 2020 since for a while. Apple collected custom logs but couldn’t resolve asking me to bring my 27 iMac to the store, so no.
Hardwired the keyboard and using Logitech unify dongle.
Hardwired the keyboard and using Logitech unify dongle.
I appreciate that they are jumping on it.
I had an M1 MBP but took it back - not due to this (I did have issues), but I just couldn't manage with just 2 ports, and limited external monitor support. Just need to wait for the larger MBP, and hopefully the BT issues will be in the rearview mirror.
Good luck everyone!
I had an M1 MBP but took it back - not due to this (I did have issues), but I just couldn't manage with just 2 ports, and limited external monitor support. Just need to wait for the larger MBP, and hopefully the BT issues will be in the rearview mirror.
Good luck everyone!
It did for me and my M1 Mac Mini. I use a Logitech mouse with its own dongle.
This!
Over the years I have had lots of problems with Mac’s and Bluetooth. Same with the few times I have used it on the PC. Bluetooth just sucks.
For me it’s not disconnecting, it’s latency issues. My Logitech mouse is basically unusable via Bluetooth. I really hope this is fixed soon.
I've never had the random disconnects or an inability to connect but I have noticed that every time I go to use bluetooth connected headphones I get horrible static the first time I connect. I then disconnect them and reconnect them and have no more static issues.
I have this problem in spades; my Magic Trackpad — which had no problems with the macOS 11-running Retina MacBook it was associated with before last December — frequently disconnects from my M1 Mini, which is especially disconcerting because the Taptic engine doesn't act while the device is disconnected. So every so often I'm just push my finger against a [psychologically] solid object.
By frequently, I mean two or three times an hour.
By frequently, I mean two or three times an hour.
Yeah, it's weird that they still bother with that, and with capitals at the start of sentences, and with spelling things correctly — and how much time do they want us to waste reading around all this punctuation stuff? In this article they even put an apostrophe in the correct place, like some kind of crazy giraffe.