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    HomePod How do HomeKit Bluetooth devices work with HomePod?

    Let's say I have a Bluetooth HomeKit device. Let's say a temperature sensor. In order to get the sensor data from a phone it has to connect to device directly via Bluetooth which is slow and not always successful. If an Apple HomePod would be introduced as a hub will the device be permanently...
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    Apple wireless kboard stops connecting to '09 Mac Pro 5,1

    I have been using an Apple wireless keyboard with my '09 Mac Pro 5,1 (High Sierra) without problem for some time. In the past few days, the keyboard has been losing connection and then failing to connect. I get the input window for the paring ID but the keyboard does not work with it. So...
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    iPhone XS Max Very Unusual Bluetooth Phone Problem

    A few weeks ago I got a new 10S Max. Prior to that I was using a 7 Plus. I have been experiencing a very unusual problem when my new phone is connected to my Audi telephone system via Bluetooth. I am hoping someone here can help me sort this out. Sometimes, but not always, during a call the...
  4. RevDC

    Bluetooth speaker connection issue

    I have a late 2012 Mac mini running macOS 10.14.1. I have a recently developed issue. I can pair bluetooth audio devices through the system preferences bluetooth panel. I can get them to appear in system preferences sound. I can select them there, but the selection will not persist - either...
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    4,1, 5.1 bluetooth/wifi card

    Looking at a card for bluetooth and latest wifi for my 4,1 ->5,1 CMP. Can anyone recommend a card? I'm looking at this one, which is a little pricy but if it does the job I'm happy...
  6. blueroom

    Unpairing ATV 4K Siri remote? Use Harmony instead.

    I would like to unpair the Siri remote and pair a Harmony smart hub remote instead. The Apple TV 4Ks three Bluetooth limit is why I'd like to free up that slot. I'm using Zwift and the bike trainer + heart rate monitor take up two Bluetooth slots.
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    Bluetooth Speaker Disconnections

    Hi all, I usually hook my Mac up with a Sony HT-CT60BT soundbar via bluetooth. Since mOS 14, after about 5 seconds the speakers auto-disconnect from my mid-2014 rMBP and need to be reconnected again. They work as normal after that. That happens every single time I connect them. I've deleted the...
  8. JungleNYC

    iPhone XS Bluetooth Call Quality Issues

    I've used the same Bluetooth headset for a few years now to make business calls, etc. I've never had any issues or complaints until I got my iPhoneXs. Then all of a sudden everyone on conference calls were like "what's that clicking sound!?" and "why do you sound like you're underwater?!?" The...
  9. M

    Are there more than 3 headphones with a W1 chip on the entire plant?

    I've got the AirPods and I love how convenient they are to pair. I'd like another set of over the ear headphones but don't want Beats. Am I out of options?
  10. cambookpro

    Can't Connect Bluetooth Devices in Boot Camp?

    Hi, I've installed Windows 10 (1803 version) via Boot Camp, but I can't get any of my Bluetooth devices to work. I have a Magic Mouse (original), Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Keyboard. When I first booted into Windows, all the devices appeared in Settings, and messages saying something like...
  11. janeauburn

    General iOS bluetooth daily annoyance

    Every time I have to go into settings to specifically turn OFF bluetooth so that iOS doesn't turn it on the next day, I get annoyed. We used to be able to turn this off via control center. Apple: This is not progress!
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    Resolved Bluetooth Keyboard.

    Bluetooth pan not connected I have tried to connect a Bluetooth Keyboard.There is no icon in the system Preferences for it, how can i get one on there? I have seen a articles on here where it tells you to press two keys on the keyboard and a click on the mouse, it is supposed to come up...
  13. EEzycade

    Best bluetooth keyboard

    I’m looking for a Bluetooth keyboard. I have a muscle disease which prevents me from lifting my wrist. So it has to be something flat but i still want a little clickiness. Any suggestions?
  14. SamIchi

    Sound Output Priority Setting. Can I disable monitor output?

    After updating to Mojave there's been a few sound output issues I've run into. Whenever I plug in my monitor, the sound output goes to monitor, but I use a bluetooth speaker or internal. Is there a way to prioritize, so when I plug in my monitor, I don't have to switch it manually every time...
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    Bose soundlink micro problems

    I just got a brand new iPhone XS max. I’ve used my Bose micro sound link with my galaxy S9 for seven months with no problems. It works with my XS max but I find that many times I have to press the button two or even three times to resume an audiobook or YouTube video. Sometimes I have to pull...
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    Apple keyword and Mouse keep disconnecting

    Ever since upgrading to 10.14 it constantly disconnects both the keyboard and the mouse. Sometimes after a couple minutes sometimes it just goes crazy looping until I have to force restart. I see a lot of people on twitter having this issue, but no fixes. - I have rebooted - I have done pram...
  17. aaronelkins

    Julius to turn your Mac into a Bluetooth speaker

    Hi, We are launching a new Mac app called Julius, which is able to turn your Mac into a Bluetooth Speaker, I think many of you may be interested in this app. Please check out the Product Hunt page below. https://www.producthunt.com/posts/julius-2 Home page...
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    iPhone 8/Plus Capturing blue tooth packets

    is there a Bluetooth packet capture tool for latest iOS?
  19. Soccer5se

    Apple TV Mirroring and Bluetooth Speaker

    I have an LG monitor on the wall that I want to use with an Apple TV. The monitor doesn't have any speakers so can I connect an Apple TV to the monitor and use a Bluetooth speaker with the Apple TV while mirroring an iPad or iPhone?
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    Bluetooth keyboard for iPad 9.7 pro

    Hello I've bought a case NÜÜD FOR iPAD PRO (9.7-inch) for my iPad Pro 9.7 It has a few hooks on a perimeter of the case. I also have Lifeproof straps that I connect to those hooks. Now I am looking for a wireless keyboard for this iPad. I want to use those straps for it as well. I like it...