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Set up a Bluetooth audio device to work with Mac
Bluetooth® is a wireless technology that allows your Mac and devices to communicate without using cables.
To use a Bluetooth audio device such as a headset or speakers, you must first connect the device with your Mac, then select the device as your input or output device.
Set up a Bluetooth audio device
Make sure the device is turned on and discoverable.
If you can’t turn on the device or make it discoverable, see the instructions that came with the device.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
> System Settings, then click Bluetoothin the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Open Bluetooth settings for me
If the device doesn’t automatically connect, follow the on-screen instructions to set up the device.
You can also connect a Bluetooth device to your Mac by clicking the Bluetooth status icon in the menu bar and choosing the device. If the icon isn’t in the menu bar, you can add it using Control Centre settings.
Select a Bluetooth audio device as your computer’s input or output device
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
> System Settings, then click Soundin the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
If your device is meant for sound output (for example, headphones), click Output on the right. If your device is meant for sound input (for example, a headset), click Input on the right.
Select the device you want to use in the list of devices.