How to Fix Bluetooth Connection Issues on macOS Monterey

had brought macOS Monterey Many exciting features like Universal Control and Live text و Focus Mode و Shortcuts And so on. With new features, it's sad that existing things tend to break with macOS updates. Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity is one of the most prominent issues many users experience. If you're also experiencing the same issue, here's how to fix Bluetooth connection issues on macOS Monterey.

1. Update MACOS

Before proceeding with any troubleshooting, make sure you're running the latest version of macOS Monterey. Apple regularly releases updates to macOS to quell bugs. Therefore, there's a chance you're experiencing Bluetooth connectivity issues if you haven't installed the latest update.

Step 1: Click Apple قائمة menu In the upper left corner and select System Preferences from the list.

Step 2: when you open System Preferences window , Click Preparing software update On that screen.

Step 3: Let your Mac download new updates. If any updates are found, you'll receive a notification using Update button now. Click on it.

2. Remove and reconnect all BLUETOOTH devices.

If Bluetooth connection issues persist after updating your Mac, you'll need to remove all Bluetooth devices and reconnect them. Most often, establishing a fresh connection between your Mac and your Bluetooth devices resolves any connection issues you may be experiencing.

Step 1: Click Apple قائمة menu In the upper left corner and select System Preferences from the list.

Step 2: From a window System Preferences , Click Bluetooth To open Bluetooth settings.

Step 3: Hover over the name Bluetooth device connected And click cross button Which appears next to it.

Step 4: Click the button "Removal" In the confirmation message to remove your Bluetooth device.

Step 5: Repeat the same for all your Bluetooth devices and then reconnect them.

3. Reset the Bluetooth module

With macOS Monterey, Apple removed the obvious way to reset the Bluetooth module. Until macOS Big Sur, users could reset the Bluetooth module by holding down the Option key on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and selecting the “Reset Bluetooth Module” setting. This is no longer present in macOS Monterey. You will have to Using Terminal So.

Step 1: turn on Bus Terminal using spotlight.

Step 2: Alternatively, click Go menu in Finder and select UtilitiesYou can also use Keyboard shortcut CMD + Shift + U.

Step 3: Look for Bus Terminal Double click to open it.

Step 4: Copy and paste the command Bus Terminal Added below, click on Enter.

sudo pkill bluetoothd

Step 5: You will ask Bus Terminal The desktop password to run the command. Type your password And press Enter.

Step 6: Restart your Mac using Apple قائمة menu.

4. Delete the BLUETOOTH PLIST file

Another way to resolve Bluetooth connectivity issues on macOS Monterey is to delete the Bluetooth plist file. This will reset your Bluetooth and resolve any connectivity issues you may be experiencing.

Step 1: Open Finder , and tap Go option in menu bar At the top, then select the option “Go to Folder”You can quickly master the same procedure using Shortcut Cmd + Shift + G.

Step 2: Type the command below in the address bar and press Enter to open it.

 / Library / Preferences 

Step 3: Find a file called "Com.apple.Bluetooth.plist" And delete it using Keyboard shortcut Cmd + Delete. Alternatively, drag the file to Trash.

Step 4: Open menu “Go to Folder” Again using Keyboard shortcut Cmd + Shift + G. Type ~/Library/Preferences/ByHost And press enter

Step 5: Find the file that starts with “com.apple.Bluetooth” Then delete it or move it to Trash.

Step 6: Click Apple قائمة menu In the upper left corner and select Reboot To restart your Mac.

5. Reset the System Management Controller

The System Management Controller, or SMC, is responsible for controlling many hardware functions, such as status LEDs, cooling fans, system performance, etc., on a Mac. Resetting the SMC may Intel Macs using the Apple T2 chip , mostly those released after 2017, to fix issues ranging from Bluetooth connectivity issues to keyboard backlights not working.

Note that the SMC is not present on newer Macs running Apple Silicon. For M1 Macs, you'll need to shut down your Mac, wait 30 seconds, and then restart it. We don't know if this helps, but it's what Apple recommends.

Step 1: in Intel Mac devices (with chip Apple T2) , Click Apple قائمة menu In the upper left corner and select Shut Down To turn off your Mac.

Step 2: Next, press and hold left option key , and key left control, and the right Shift key For seven seconds.

Step 3: While holding these keys, press and hold power button For seven seconds.

Step 4: freedom All keys , and wait for 30 seconds, Restart your Mac.

Once your Mac restarts, you can try removing all Bluetooth devices and reconnecting them again.

MACOS MONTEREY BLUETOOTH CONNECTION ISSUES SOLVED

Sketchy Bluetooth connection caused macOS Monterey This is a common problem for Mac users. We hope this guide was able to fix any Bluetooth connection issues you're experiencing on macOS Monterey. Let us know which tricks worked best for you in the comments section below.