Those devices should appear within the Bluetooth preferences menu and pair automatically.Īpple maintains Bluetooth connection information. If you're connecting a Magic Mouse 2, Magic Keyboard, or Magic Trackpad 2, the process is slightly different these specific devices can be paired by connecting the device to the Mac using a Lightning cable and ensuring the device is powered on. When the device appears, click the Pair button. Once Bluetooth is enabled on the Mac and the Bluetooth device enters pairing mode, the device should appear within the Mac's Bluetooth preferences screen. A potentially easier method is to ensure the Bluetooth menu bar icon appears in bold face-just click the icon and select Turn Bluetooth On if the option is disabled. Next, ensure Bluetooth is enabled on the Mac by reviewing the Bluetooth status within the Bluetooth System Preferences menu.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions as to how to configure each Bluetooth device to enter pairing mode. For other common devices, the Bluetooth device itself must be placed in pairing mode.
