apple mouse and keyboard dropping connection

#Apple mouse and keyboard dropping connection update

When connecting USB 3 devices to a USB-C port, Apple recommends using the front port on the left-hand side, or any USB-C port on the right side of the Mac. Some USB3 devices have been known to disrupt Bluetooth. make sure you search the site for 'bluetooth' there are several blogs talking about disconnect issues and tooling to help trouble-shooting. You can find the free SilentKnight on the Eclectic Light Company website.

#Apple mouse and keyboard dropping connection update

SilentKnight will let you know if you are missing the appropriate firmware update among other security updates. There have been issues with Mac's updating macOS but failing to update the firmware. Recommend using a tool such as SilentKnight to verify your firmware is up-to-date. Latest release fixed all the bluetooth issues.

The Mac Mini M1 was plagued by bluetooth issues on Big Sur prior to 11.3.x. Check for other devices plugged into the Mac such as 3rd party docking stations, especially ones not actually certified by Apple (HP, etc.) try disconnecting them for awhile see if the problem goes away. Don't plug them into the same power strip, etc. Move them away from the Mac and your bluetooth devices.

Re-pair the Apple Bluetooth devices from scratchĬheck for any nearby devices that might be putting out a radio signal or EMF (Electro-Magnetic Field) Such as motorized fan, space heater, an old monitor, a radio transmitter, etc.Factory Reset the Apple Bluetooth Devices (Keyboard, etc.).Reset the Bluetooth Module under the Bluetooth Debug menu (holding Option + Shift while clicking Bluetooth menu bar item).

Charge the Apple Bluetooth devices fully.

Make sure your Mac is up-to-date with macOS and all updates.

There is an an option to reset the Bluetooth module as well as factory resetting Apple Bluetooth devices. While holding Option + Shift click on the Bluetooth menu bar icon. Connect a wired USB keyboard / Mouse to the Mac (most any USB keyboard will do).