Macmini not connecting to keyboard on startup

My MacMini has stopped connecting both to my keyboard and mouse (both are BTwireles). Ergo, when I power up the computer, cannot log in as no keyboard input is recognized. Put new batteries, see light come up and tried pairing again, tried usb keyboard, all to no avail. Any suggestions besides taking the MacMini to the shop?

Ok if Ive correctly understood, even the USB Keyboard and mouse are not working?

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