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Problem getting wireless keyboard and mouse to connect to linked MacBook Pro & iMac desktop

I recently connected my MacBook Pro 16" (2019) to a Dell monitor and my iMac 21.5" Mid 2011. Once down my wireless keyboard and wireless mouse will not connect to both computers. Any ideas?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Nov 23, 2021 4:44 PM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2021 4:47 PM

The following will require any USB keyboard and mouse. If you don’t have them, borrow or buy them, they are inexpensive!


1.     Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the computer.

2.     Open System Preferences – Bluetooth

3.     Un-pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.

4.     Turn off Bluetooth

5.     Restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

6.     Restart the computer normally.

7.     Open System Preferences – Bluetooth

8.     Turn on Bluetooth

9.     Re-Pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.

10.  Unplug the USB keyboard and mouse and begin testing the wireless devices again. 

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Nov 23, 2021 4:47 PM in response to CaptYak

The following will require any USB keyboard and mouse. If you don’t have them, borrow or buy them, they are inexpensive!


1.     Connect the USB keyboard and mouse to the computer.

2.     Open System Preferences – Bluetooth

3.     Un-pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.

4.     Turn off Bluetooth

5.     Restart the computer in Safe Mode per the directions in https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

6.     Restart the computer normally.

7.     Open System Preferences – Bluetooth

8.     Turn on Bluetooth

9.     Re-Pair the wireless keyboard and mouse.

10.  Unplug the USB keyboard and mouse and begin testing the wireless devices again. 

Problem getting wireless keyboard and mouse to connect to linked MacBook Pro & iMac desktop

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