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Connecting MacMini M1 to MacBook Air M1 - Bluetooth connects, then disconnects

Yesterday I was using universal control between the two without problems. Today, they briefly connect via Bluetooth and then disconnect. I confirmed they are connected to the same wifi. Tuned Bluetooth off and on in each, completed pairing by typing in code...they pair for 5 seconds and then un-pair.


Is this a recent bug? My mouse and keyboard (Logi MX Master 3 & Keys) were working flawlessly across devices yesterday. Any ideas appreciated.

Posted on May 31, 2023 9:12 PM

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Posted on May 31, 2023 9:16 PM

Jorgie2u Said:

"Connecting MacMini M1 to MacBook Air M1 - Bluetooth connects, then disconnects"

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Reset the Bluetooth Module:

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Jorgie2u Author
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Jun 1, 2023 12:41 AM in response to TheLittles

Thanks, TheLittles - using macOS 13.4:

    • Attempted to reset the Bluetooth Module via Terminal command "sudo pkill Bluetooth" on both,
    • Restarted each (Mini and Air)
    • After attempting to pair Mini to Air from "available devices" and inputting the confirmation code, they connected for ~2 secs and disconnected again.
    • I tried the same, initiating the pairing request from Air to Mini—the same results.


The weirdest thing just happened though: The Universal Control is now working (Mouse & Keys); however, still, they each show "not connected" - oh well, I'm happy now as that is the functionality I was after. Unsure why they would still show Not Connected within the Bluetooth Settings


Thanks again for your help :-)

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