I feel much the same. That's why I'm sticking with my still useful (and loaded to the gills) 2012 i7 Mac mini. Call it "Better the devil I know, than the devil I don't." And by the time I really do need to replace that aging Mac mini, the software I use will be ported over to the new chips. That's one less issue to trouble me.
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Some Apple M1 Mac Owners Reporting Bluetooth Connectivity Issues
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Bluetooth connectivity issues have been in multiple releases now. I think the odds are high that it will be in the next release as well.
I’m worried about this: how Apple never fixed that? This bug started with the 2018 Mini (sometimes I got it too on my mini 2014 so maybe its origins are there) and we got the same awful bug on the new M1... I can wait until my mini will die but then? Btw my ssd is around 92% life after 6 years so i think i can survive 🤣
I will use the Lan connection so maybe i could work smoothly... who knows? Of course, working sometimes with fcpx, would be great using the new mini as it would be faster than mine...
I hate to say it but the solution is to avoid using mouse (and keyboard if you have issues with that) that use Apple's Bluetooth chip. I hardly never have an issue with my Apple keyboard, so I'm just going to replace the mouse. I'm looking for a mouse that will match my keyboard (space gray) and that is reliable. I like a trackball mouse, so may be I'll get one of those.
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I would like to buy a full apple keyboard (i’ve the small one) and maybe the new mouse too... 🤣 just to not waste more ports... well i’ll wait a bit more to see if Apple will say something about this.
I have tried this solution and I'm still having the same Bluetooth issues with my M1 Mac mini. It's not a fix.
Of course, glitches have made it through on certain OS releases, but BT problems aren't always software-based. For example...
Simply explained in the following article.
USB 3 and USB-C devices can cause problems with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, but there's a solution
USB 3 and USB-C devices are everywhere, and they offer a great speed boost for peripherals and storage devices. But there's a possible downside that not many people are aware of -- they can have an adverse effect on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.
www.zdnet.com
Microsoft said:
Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to troubleshoot Bluetooth problems in Windows. Resolve issues connecting a Bluetooth device or accessory.
Ok so basically if i don’t use usb3 devices i i should have a stable connection? Actually i moved some hardware to a win pc for the lack of drivers so on the mini i’ve just 3 external usb hdd. I don’t need wifi too except for airdrop as i’m wired to my LAN.
The Bluetooth on my new M1 Mini is absolutely horrible to the point it’s basically useless. I was using a brand new Apple Magic keyboard and magic mouse. Every time I go to wake it from sleep, it wouldn’t respond because both would disconnect while asleep. I have to plug in the usb cable to the magic keyboard to wake up the machine. I have given up on it and just permanently leave the usb cable connected now as well as a wired mouse. I’m still within the return window and I’m very tempted to send it back and stick with my 2013 iMac for another year until things get better. How did Apple overlook this critical issue? Unreal.
But as others told, do you have usb3 devices connected? I think no as you stated you have a wired keyboard and wired mouse, unless you’re using a usb3 hub. If so, I may agree to wait the next generation. What a shame...
I'm thinking this is a Mac OS issue. I have a MacBook Pro M1 with a Logitech MX Master 3 for Mac (bluetooth) and have the random mouse disconnects in Mac OS. However, I also have NVIDIA GeForce Now gaming app with "Direct mouse input" enabled and I can play for hours with no mouse glitches. Any explanation for that? The minute I exit back to Mac OS I start to have the drop outs.
I just noticed something that could confirm that this is a pure software issue.
Running a MX Anywhere 3 mouse in Bluetooth on my new MBP M1 with Big Sur 11.1:
- The mouse is PERFECTLY SMOOTH on the login screen. I mean: absolutely perfect. Note that this must be after a reboot, not just a log out from your session.
- But just after login, I get the same problem that many people described: mouse pointer is generally more laggy, and kind of very laggy from time to time, in a random way.
Can anyone try to reproduce and confirm this?
If so, maybe it would mean that some service which is run after logging phase is creating this issue.
Tend to agree. My 2018 Mini has BT issues galore. I solved it by using generation 1 Apple Magic Keyboard and TrackPad.
Finally gave up and called Apple Support about this. Mouse and keyboard disconnecting constantly.
Got to level 2 support and they said the Engineering team is aware of this issue. hopefully that's true because this is extremely disappointing behavior.
Got to level 2 support and they said the Engineering team is aware of this issue. hopefully that's true because this is extremely disappointing behavior.
Well, well stated! I have a late 2018 Mac Mini, and plan on using it for a few more years. For the M1 machines, there is still the issue of third party software compatibility, and apparently with some third party hardware. And of course there are the issues with Big Sur itself.
Fortunately, my current Mac doesn’t (officially) support macOS 11, I can’t recall any compelling features, and the UI colors appear a lot more faint, lower contrast — definitely not ideal for me.
Nevertheless, I do expect to buy an M series Mac in 2021. So, hopefully, Apple gets to most of the issues or macOS 12 is an extra polish update.
My M1 Mini has basically the same issues as my '18 Mini. Bluetooth and video issues.
Apple Mouse 2 disconnect issues. My Apple Keyboard disconnects about once a quarter or so, so not a big issue.
I've had a few video issues.
On '18 Mini, Video is an issue. HDMI to HDMI has a sleep/wake issue. TB3 to DP has fewer issues but one does pop up every so often.
On M1 Mini, TB3 to DP is washed out. HDMI to HDMI mostly stable, with a sleep/wake issue every once in a while. M1 or Big Sur notes I have a 4K monitor but the resolution is set for 5K.
I do not have many programs that I use. I got back into Macs again in '18, so my list of apps are all pretty modern. I have not run into anything yet that Rosetta hasn't been able to run perfectly.
One issue I do not have on my M1 is heat. There is literally no warmth, 99% of the time on my M1 but the '18 Mini was always warm to hot depending on what I was doing. M1 is a lot quicker at everything, so far, even browsing the web.
I had a week or so of my Magic Trackpad 2 stuttering then seemingky disconnecting. I had to connect the USB-Lightning cable to reestablish a stable connection. As surprisingly as the problem began, one day the connection was completely fine again. By the way, my first generation Apple Wireless Keyboard never had a problem.
Beyond USB3/TB3 interference...
If you can't connect your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad to your Mac - Apple Support
Try these steps to resolve issues with your Magic accessories.
magic trackpad keeps disconnecting - Apple Community
The BT issue also affects 2018 mini, which has been a problem for me with the Magic Trackpad and Apple Magic Keyboard. If I keep it wired, there are no problems.
I won't be upgrading my mini to the new M1 until the problem is resolved.
I won't be upgrading my mini to the new M1 until the problem is resolved.
Thank you. I plugged both the mouse & keyboard in - I did not see any indication on-screen acknowledging any effects of my plugging them in, but I did so and will see if I have no disconnects for the next few days.
If the bluetooth drops stop, I'll be happy to return to my only gripes about the keyboard being: I hate the short-travel keys (are these butterfly keys?) and I hate the arrows not being in the T-shape. I lost my ability to not need to look down when placing my fingers onto the arrow keys, or -- it takes a bit more work/time for me to first touch the closest edge of the right/down/left arrow keys, to get alignment and then be able to hit the up arrow key. I assume Apple went away from the T-shape arrow keys in order to make the keyboard look more symmetrical...another reduction in the function of an Apple product for the sake of fashion.