How to solve Bluetooth connectivity problems on Mac OS Monterey.

Mac OS Monterey added a lot of new and exciting features, like Universal Control, Live Text, Focus Mode, Shortcuts, and more. A lot of things break when the macOS is updated, which is sad.

One of the most common problems that people have with Bluetooth is that it doesn't always work. If you also have problems with Bluetooth connectivity on Mac OS Monterey, here's how to fix them.

1. UPDATE MACOS

Check to see if you have the most recent version of macOS Monterey before you try to fix any problems with it. Apple releases new versions of macOS all the time to fix bugs. So, there is a chance that you might not be able to connect to Bluetooth if you haven't updated your phone.

Step 1: Click on the Apple Menu in the top-left corner and select System Preferences from the menu.

Step 2: When System Preferences window opens, click on the Software Update setting on that screen.

Step 3: Let your Mac fetch the new updates. If it finds any update, you’ll get a notification with the Update Now button. Click on it.

2. REMOVE AND RECONNECT ALL BLUETOOTH DEVICES

If the Bluetooth problems don't go away after you update your Mac, you'll need to remove and reconnect all Bluetooth devices. Most of the time, making a new connection between your Mac and your Bluetooth devices solves any problems you might be having with them.

Step 1: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Preferences from the menu.

Step 2: From System Preferences window, click on Bluetooth to open the Bluetooth settings.

Step 3: Hover over the name of a connected Bluetooth device and click on the cross button that appears next to it.

Step 4: Click on the Remove button on the confirmation prompt to remove your Bluetooth device.

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

3. RESET BLUETOOTH MODULE

With Mac OS Monterey, Apple has taken away the most obvious way to reset the Bluetooth module. Until macOS Big Sur, users could reset the Bluetooth module by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the Menu Bar and then clicking the option that said "Reset Bluetooth Module." Mac OS Monterey is no longer available. To do that, you will need to use the command line.

Step 1: Launch Terminal by using Spotlight.

Step 2: Alternatively, click on the Go menu in Finder and select Utilities. You can also use the CMD+Shift+U keyboard shortcut.

Step 3: Find Terminal and double-click to open it.

Step 4: Copy and paste the Terminal command added below, and hit enter.

"sudo pkill bluetoothd"

Step 5: Terminal will ask your desktop password to run the command. Type your password and hit enter.

Step 6: Restart your Mac using the Apple Menu.

4. DELETE BLUETOOTH PLIST FILE

Another way to fix Bluetooth problems on Mac OS Monterey is to delete the Bluetooth Plist file. This will reset your Bluetooth and fix any problems that you might be having with it.

Step 1: Open the Finder from the dock, click on the Go option on the menu bar at the top, and then select the ‘Go to Folder’ option. You can perfect the same action quickly by using the Cmd+Shift+G shortcut.

Step 2: Type /Library/Preferences in the address bar and hit Enter to open it.

Step 3: Look for a file called ‘com.apple.Bluetooth.plist’ and delete it by using the Cmd+Delete keyboard shortcut. Alternatively, drag the file into the Trash.

Step 4: Open the ‘Go to Folder’ menu again using the Cmd+Shift+G keyboard shortcut. Type ~/Library/Preferences/ByHost and hit enter.

Step 5: Find the file that starts with ‘com.apple.Bluetooth’ and delete it or move it to Trash.

Step 6: Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select Restart to reboot your Mac.

5. RESET THE SYSTEM MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER

System Management Controller, or SMC, is the part of a Mac that controls a lot of different hardware things, like status lights, cooling fans, system performance, and more. SMC resets on Intel Macs with Apple T2 chips, mostly those that were released after 2017, may help solve problems with Bluetooth connectivity and the keyboard backlight not working. Resetting the SMC could help.

SMC isn't on the new Macs made by Apple. For the M1 Macs, you'll need to shut down the Mac, wait 30 seconds, and then start it up again. Apple says that's what you should do.

Step 1: On Intel Macs (with Apple T2 chip), click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select Shut Down to power down your Mac.

Step 2: Next, press and hold the left Option key, left Control key, and right Shift key for seven seconds.

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

Step 4: Release all the keys, wait for 30 seconds, and restart your Mac.

To try again, you can remove all Bluetooth devices and connect them again when your Mac restarts.

MAC OS MONTEREY BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY ISSUES ARE NOW OVER.

For people who use Macs, the connection between their phones and computers isn't very stable in macOS Monterey. The hope is that this guide helped you solve any Bluetooth connectivity problems that you were having. It would be great if you told us which tricks worked best for you in the comment box below.