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MacOS cannot read audio interface USB, how to connect?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 31, 2021 10:22 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2021 10:41 PM

cordel64 Said:

"USB: MacOS cannot read audio interface USB, how to connect?"

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Three Things to Try:

A. Verify the Connection:

See if the speaker is even seen: 

  1. Hold Down: the Option key
  2. Click: the Apple menu
  3. Select:: About this Mac...
  4. Click: System Report... button
  5. Select: Bluetooth (on the left of screen)
  6. Look For: this Speaker


B. Try Reseting the Core Audio:

Type the following command in Terminal:

sudo killall coreaudiod


C. Perform a SMC and NVRAM Reset:

Sometimes changes are made to the system(i.e. updates) and then settings (i.e. for Power) become manipulated, technically.  So, reset both the SMC and NVRAM on your Mac.

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Aug 31, 2021 10:41 PM in response to cordel64

cordel64 Said:

"USB: MacOS cannot read audio interface USB, how to connect?"

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Three Things to Try:

A. Verify the Connection:

See if the speaker is even seen: 

  1. Hold Down: the Option key
  2. Click: the Apple menu
  3. Select:: About this Mac...
  4. Click: System Report... button
  5. Select: Bluetooth (on the left of screen)
  6. Look For: this Speaker


B. Try Reseting the Core Audio:

Type the following command in Terminal:

sudo killall coreaudiod


C. Perform a SMC and NVRAM Reset:

Sometimes changes are made to the system(i.e. updates) and then settings (i.e. for Power) become manipulated, technically.  So, reset both the SMC and NVRAM on your Mac.

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