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How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to a Mac

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What to Know

Go to System Preferences > Bluetooth > choose the headphones' name and click Connect.Unpair devices by going to System Preferences > Bluetooth > click the x next to the device name and click Remove.Make sure Bluetooth is activated and in pairing mode beforehand. This article teaches you how to connect Bluetooth headphones to MacBook and other Mac devices and what to do if you can't connect the headset correctly. It also explains how to remove or unpair a device.

How to Enable Bluetooth on Mac

To connect Bluetooth headphones to your Mac, you need to make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your MacBook or other Mac device so the two can communicate with each other. Here's what to do. Typically, Macs have Bluetooth enabled by default, but it's worth double-checking before pairing devices. Click the Apple logo on the desktop. Click System Preferences. Click Bluetooth. Click Turn Bluetooth On.

How Do I Add Bluetooth Headphones to My Mac

To connect your MacBook Bluetooth headphones to your Mac, you'll need to place the Bluetooth headphones into pairing mode as well as initiate the search on your Mac. Here's what to do. On your headphones, press the pairing button or take them out of their wireless charging case. Different headphones have different methods of pairing. If the above tip doesn't work, consult the manual for your headphones. Click the Apple logo on the desktop. Click System Preferences. Click Bluetooth. Wait for the headphones to appear on the device list, then click Connect. Your Bluetooth headphones are now connected to your Mac.

How to Connect Your Bluetooth Headphones via the Control Center

If you'd prefer to connect your Bluetooth headphones via the Control Center menu, you can also use your Mac Bluetooth this way. Here's how to do it. Control Center requires you to have macOS Big Sur installed or above. Put your Bluetooth headphones into pairing mode. Click Control Center. Click Bluetooth. Click Bluetooth Preferences. Click Connect next to the device name.

Why Won' t My Bluetooth Headphones Connect to My Mac

If your headphones don't connect to your Mac, there are multiple reasons why this might be the case, with many of them being relatively simple fixes. We have a comprehensive guide on fixing headphones, but the key settings to check that you've activated pairing mode and Bluetooth is working on your Mac. It's also worth checking if your Bluetooth headphones are charged and operating correctly with other devices.

How to Disconnect Your Bluetooth Headphones From Your Mac

If you wish to unpair your Bluetooth headphones from your Mac, the process is fairly simple. Here's what to do. To temporarily disconnect them, either switch off your Bluetooth headphones or turn Bluetooth off on your Mac. Click the Apple logo on the desktop. Click System Preferences. Click Bluetooth. Click the x next to your Bluetooth headphones' name. You may need to hover over the device name for the x to appear. Click Remove. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn on Bluetooth on a Mac How to Connect Bose Headphones to Your iPhone How to Connect AirPods to an HP Laptop How to Pair Bluetooth Headphones With a Phone How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to Any Device How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to PS4 How to Connect AirPods to Zoom How to Connect Bose Headphones to a Mac How to Connect AirPods to a MacBook Air How to Change Screen Timeout on Mac How to Connect Bluetooth Headphones to an Apple Watch How to Pair Airpods to a Laptop How to Use a PS5 Controller on Your PC or Mac How to Map a Network Drive on a Mac How to Connect Magic Keyboard to a Mac How to Connect AirPods to PS5 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies