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    1 min read 4 stepsJanuary 28, 2026Verified January 2026

    How to Connect a Bluetooth Device on Mac

    Pair headphones, keyboards, mice, and other Bluetooth devices with your Mac.

    At a Glance

    Category
    Mac Guides
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    4
    Topics covered
    intermediate
    mac
    bluetooth
    devices
    wireless

    In this guide (4 steps):

    1. 1.Open Bluetooth settings
    2. 2.Turn on Bluetooth
    3. 3.Put device in pairing mode
    4. 4.Connect
    1

    Open Bluetooth settings

    ~15s
    Go to System SettingsBluetooth, or click the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.
    2

    Turn on Bluetooth

    ~15s
    Make sure Bluetooth is turned on using the toggle.
    3

    Put device in pairing mode

    ~15s
    On your Bluetooth device, hold the pairing button until the LED flashes.

    Quick Tip

    Most Bluetooth devices have a small button you hold for 3-5 seconds. A flashing light usually means it is ready to pair.

    4

    Connect

    ~15s
    Your device will appear under "Nearby Devices." Click "Connect" next to it.

    Warning

    Only pair devices you recognize. Decline any unexpected pairing requests from unknown devices.

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