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You have three reset options. If you have an intractable problem, I suggest starting with “Reset the Bluetooth module” and then restart your Mac.
- Overview
- Details button settings
- Advanced button settings
On your Mac, use Wi-Fi settings to set up and manage your Wi-Fi connection.
To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Wi-Fi in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Click Details to change or view the settings below.
Option
Description
Automatically join this network
Automatically connect to the specified network when it’s available.
Low data mode
Click Advanced to change or view the settings below.
Option
Description
Change networks
Require an administrator password to switch to a different Wi-Fi network.
Turn Wi-Fi on or off
Mar 18, 2018 · Click Reset the Bluetooth module. Now, restart your Mac. You'll notice a couple of other potentially useful options in the Debug submenu. Factory reset all connected Apple devices...
- David Crookes
- Turn Bluetooth off and on again. Let's start with a quick time-tested solution to many technical problems: turning things on and off again. In the first instance, we're simply going to deactivate Bluetooth and then activate it again.
- Unpair and re-pair the Bluetooth device. If Bluetooth is active, your device is charged, turned on and works on a second device, then you may have a pairing issue.
- Update and reboot your Mac. Still nothing? Maybe the ultimate “turn it on and off again” method is needed and it's time to reboot your Mac. First, though, let's see if you need to update macOS.
- Prevent any wireless interference. It is possible that interference from other devices can prevent a Bluetooth device from pairing and functioning properly.
- Software update, power cycle, unpair. You’ve probably tried these steps, but if not, start here: Check if macOS is up to date ( > About This Mac > Software Update or System Preferences > General > Software Update)
- Remove interference. Apple notes in a support document that if you’re seeing intermittent Bluetooth issues, it’s good to check for interference. Tips include
- Reset your Mac’s Bluetooth module. Keep in mind this will disconnect all of your Bluetooth accessories including your mouse/keyboard. Make sure you have a wired keyboard/mouse for Mac desktops.
- Remove all devices + reset Bluetooth module. If that didn’t work, you can remove all of your Bluetooth devices and then reset the module if you’re running Big Sur or earlier (keep in mind you’ll need to re-pair all of your Bluetooth devices after this)
To open these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Bluetooth in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) On your Mac, use Bluetooth settings to connect wirelessly with devices like a keyboard, mouse, trackpad, headphones, or other Apple devices.
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Dec 22, 2023 · To reset network settings on Mac, follow one of these methods: Go to System Settings > Network and choose the network type. Tap Details next to your Wi-Fi network, click TCP/IP tab > Renew DHCP Lease > Apply > OK. Open Terminal, type sudo ifconfig en0 down to turn off Wi-Fi, and sudo ifconfig en0 up to restart it.
