First BT keyboard, now BT mouse, won't connect
Yesterday my Apple BT keyboard wouldn't connect. Flashing green light on kb. Changed batteries, no difference. Deleted pairing. When creating new pairing, it sees the keyboard but can't receive the pairing code. I read the forum here, figured I wasn't alone and that there'd be a fix reported here shortly, and decided to be patient.
This morning my Apple BT mouse also won't connect. Deleted the existing pairing, but it won't connect to create a new one. Both mouse and keyboard are about 18mths old. It's not batteries or battery contacts - both are in good condition.
I'm running Apple Bluetooth Software Version: 1.6.0f2 on Mac OS X 10.4.2 (8C46)
Halp!
Hi Alan:
I had a similar problem (once) with my BT keyboard. I tried all the trouble shooting things but it got to the point where it gave me a code but then would not accept it. Here is what I tried (may or may not have 'fixed' the problem. I shut my computer down. I unplugged all USB devices (this is a workaround for a missing BT - not your issue). I walked away for awhile. I restarted, repaired the devices (the keyboard code was accepted, and the problem has not returned).
As I said, I have no idea why this worked - and I do not believe in magic!
I do not think both devices would be faulty - although anything is possible.
Barry
Similar Messages
-
I had to return my first IPad2, and now the new one won't connect to iTunes. I verified I had the latest version, used the new cable and verified the port worked by syncing with my iPod, I reloaded 10.2.2 and restarted my PC. Still won't work - thoughts?
Sorry - found a couple of good threads right after posting.
-
NEED URGENT HELP!
My computer was trying to connect to my Bluetooth mouse but I accidentally hit cancel so now my computer won't connect to my mouse. I turned my computer off. When I turned it back on it still won't connect and I can't login! Help!Reset the SMC.
Barry -
I downloaded iOS 8.2 on my iPhone 5s 32 GB and now my phone won't connect to the iTunes store, and my iTunes Match is turned off and won't turn back on... I'm trying to log in from Settings > iTunes & App Store... not working... I have reset the phone twice, tried via cell service, and rebooted my wireless router..
As per the Apple iCloud status page, they are having issues. Do not make changes at your end.
https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
Edit -
I downloaded new software for iPhone. Now my phone won't connect to 3G. How do I fix this??
You can use the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/add-on-compatibility-reporter/ Add-on Compatibility Reporter] to re-enable the add-on and let us know whether it works in Firefox 6.
For more details, see this page: [[Add-ons are disabled after updating Firefox]] -
I changed my password on my iPad and now my games won't connect to Facebook. How do I fix this?
Update on my problem connecting in Itunes with my Airport Express. Not sure if anything I tried made a difference
but I finally got the Pop up window saying this device requires a Password. I entered the password and I can once again use the Airport Express as a remote speaker. -
I update my iTunes to update my ipad and my computer died during this and now my ipad won't connect it has an iTunes sigh on the screen
Hello Macahoy18,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
Have a nice day,
Mario -
Keyboard and mouse won't connect to iMac
This morning, I suddenly lost connection between my 27' iMac and the wireless magic mouse. I had just scavenged a pair of batteries from a remote control the other day and while I wasn't notified of low batteries this morning, I assumed those new batteries must be dead. So I replaced them with shiny new ones and.....nothing. Using keyboard navigation, I tried to re-connect but nothing would work. My next step was a restart. This is where the computer lost the keyboard. So, again, I replaced the batteries in the keyboard and went through the initial bluetooth setup assistant procedure when trying to restart without a keyboard. It would find the keyboard, connect to it and then immediately loose it. I never got enough time to enter the password confirmation the setup procedure gives you. I found an old wired keyboard and mouse and got logged in and I've been playing around with the bluetooth setup assistant with no luck. Both the mouse and keyboard go into "discoverable" mode when turned on (blinking green light) and the assistant sees them but will not connect. For the keyboard I get the message "the pairing attempt was unsuccessful. This configuration of Mac OS X and Bluetooth software could be invalid or unsupported." I'm running 10.6.7, update as prompted and haven't done anything out of the ordinary on this machine recently.
Any ideas?Paul,
I don't think you did anything wrong. I think it was just "one of those things". Things should be OK now.
Give a shout if they aren't.
Regards,
Captfred -
I have an early 2013 MBP with Yosemite 10.10.2. Connectivity with the magic mouse has steadily gotten worse, now it won't connect at all. I've tried connecting with two different mice, one about 5 years old and one about 2 years old, both with the same result. Any one else have this issue?
Hello rachste,
I'm sorry to hear you are having these mouse issues with your MacBook Pro. If you continue to have connectivity issues with your Bluetooth mice, you may find the information and troubleshooting steps outlined in the following article helpful (apologies if you have already seen it):
Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues - Apple Support
Sincerely,
- Brenden -
Apple Magic Mouse won't connect
I have a magic mouse and it won't connect to my macbook pro retina display. I dont know where there is a file i need to delete and if i need to do that where and how do I find it. Thank you.
Be sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Has the mouse been connected to something else? If so, it needs to be deleted from that device first.
Barry -
Mighty mouse won't connect after reboot
Hi all,
I updated my ~3 month old Mac Pro with the latest security update on 11/13/2009, and went home for the weekend. Returning on Monday 11/16/2009, I found that my mighty mouse would not connect to the Mac. I'd had intermittent connection issues previously, so I rebooted to no avail. Investigating further, I found that if I click on the Bluetooth menu and select the mighty mouse and click Connect, the Bluetooth icon flashes to connected briefly then back to unconnected. I can repeat this ad nauseum with no success. If I go into Mouse preferences and select Set Up Bluetooth Mouse, and then turn the mighty mouse off and then on to initiate pairing, the setup window will find the mouse. I then click Continue and it attempts to connect, but on the first try it always fails. If I then repeat the discovery and connection process again, it will pair successfully. After that the mouse works normally. However if I reboot my machine, the pairing is lost when Mac OS comes back up. This always happens with the mighty mouse, and maybe 50% of the time when I perform the same procedure with my wireless keyboard. I then have to go through the semi-successful pairing process again. I've tried various fixes including deleting the com.apple.Bluetooth.plist and rebooting, but nothing has solved this. This also happens if I try to use a magic mouse I bought for my Macbook Pro on the Mac Pro. I haven't had any bluetooth problems on the laptop.
This was addressed in another post but the original user marked it as answered after Apple had him pair the mouse with another computer and then with the first. Tried that too, doesn't work for me.
TedHello d:
Try making the BT devices "favorites."
Go to system preferences>bluetooth. Highlight the device. Click on the little gear and "show more info." Click on the gear again and make the device a favorite.
Barry -
Hi. My wireless "Mighty Mouse" will not connect to my Macbook. Please respond A.S.A.P. Thank you.
Hi Noam,
Open System Preferences/Bluetooth and delete the mouse from the Devices window. Restart your Mac.
Close the slider on the back of the mouse. Restart your Mac, open the slider on the back of the mouse. Open System Preferences/Bluetooth and re-pair the mouse and see if that helps.
Check the battery levels. System Preferences/Keyboard&Mouse and click Bluetooth. When it gets down to one green tab on the left, time to change batteries. You CAN use rechargeable batteries.
Make sure interference isn't the issue. http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/1379911
I can't have my TV remote (not Bluetooth) within 3' of my wireless MM. Completely disables it.
Carolyn -
I've spent 2 hours on the phone with CableOne and they can't figure our why my MacPro isn't connecting to the internet through their Arris modem. I can connect to my network and see all my computers... so the ethernet port is working but the internet won't connect. I've tried Safari and Firefox browsers. My PC connects using the same ethernet cord with no problems. I've also tried connecting the computer directly to the modem with no results. And the ethernet port says it's connected and gives me an ip address. I'm out of ideas at this point. Any suggestions?
-
10.4.11 Now Virtual PC won't connect to the Internet!
Since updating to 10.4.11 my Virtual PC (v7.0.1 - XP SP1) won't connect to the internet. I've been right the way though the trouble shooting guide with no success.
Can anyone help me?Any new Gadgets Q, I would suggest updating to v7.0.3. The newest rev.
You can find it here: http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.aspx
Cheers,
Glynn -
Bluetooth on Mac os x won't work with keyboard, mouse or iphone. Keyboard and mouse both have new batteries and go discoverable when switched on, i have gone into system setup and tried connecting. It connects briefly with mouse then drops in and out of connection, keyboard does same, asking for passcode then no connection. I'm lost... my phone can pick up keyboard, so i think it is bluetooth in mac.
Go to ~/LIbrary/Preferences
Move the com.apple.Bluetooth.plist file to the Trash.
Restart your Mac.
Try re "pairing" the keyboard.
~ (Tilde) character represents the Home folder.
For Lion: To find the Home folder in OS X Lion, open the Finder, hold the Option key, and choose Go > Library
Maybe you are looking for
-
my icloud account or mobile me account is inactive how can I resume receiving email messages to my me.com account? all mail is being returned or rejected
-
How to create a session cookie on demand
Hi, I search the web but couldn't find anything related to creating session cookies on demand. I want to create a session cookie storing encrypted user tokens when there is none, for example, when the first page is called. The encryption part is OK,
-
SAPGUI 7.10 Cannot view layout in tcode SE80 and COOis
Hi, I am facing some problem with SAP GUI 7.10 in Linux (PCLinuxOS 2007 and in SimplyMepis 6.5). When I use tcode COOIS, after executing this tcode, I cannot select all icon " Select Layout", "Sorting Ascending and Decending", "Export". There is no r
-
Third-party battery & charger?
Hi all, Has any of you had any experience with 3rd party camera batteries & chargers? Would it cause any damange to the camera? Would it cause problems when doing repairs via BB or the manufacturer? I'm considering this option because BB is making me
-
Send parameter to iview in a room?
Hi experts, I create a new template for my room, in this template there is an url (http://www.google.es), is it possible send automatically the name of the room to this URL? I create a new Parameter that i mapped with the iview, but, i don´t know how