Fixing Bluetooth Not Pairing on MacBook Pro After Update
## Direct Answer
If your Bluetooth is not pairing on your MacBook Pro after an update, try resetting the Bluetooth module and restarting your MacBook. If that doesn’t work, try removing all paired devices and re-pairing them.
## Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Restart your MacBook**: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix the issue.
2. **Reset the Bluetooth module**: Click the Apple menu and select “System Preferences” > “Bluetooth”. Click the “X” next to each paired device to remove them. Then, click the “+” icon at the bottom left and select “Reset the Bluetooth module”.
3. **Remove all paired devices**: Go to “System Preferences” > “Bluetooth” and remove all paired devices by clicking the “X” next to each one.
4. **Re-pair your devices**: Put your devices in pairing mode and click the “+” icon at the bottom left of the Bluetooth preferences window to re-pair them.
5. **Reset the System Management Controller (SMC)**: Restart your MacBook and immediately press the power button, the command (⌘) + option (⌥) + shift (⇧) + power buttons. Hold them for 10 seconds, then release.
6. **Reset the Network settings**: Click the Apple menu and select “System Preferences” > “Network”. Select “Bluetooth” and click the “-” icon at the bottom left to remove it. Then, click the “+” icon and select “Bluetooth” to add it back.
## FAQ
* **Q: Why did my Bluetooth stop working after the update?**
A: The update may have caused a conflict with the Bluetooth module or changed some settings that affect pairing.
* **Q: Will resetting the Bluetooth module delete all my paired devices?**
A: Yes, resetting the Bluetooth module will remove all paired devices. You’ll need to re-pair them after resetting.
* **Q: Can I use my MacBook’s Bluetooth without repairing all my devices?**
A: No, you’ll need to re-pair each device after resetting the Bluetooth module or removing all paired devices.
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