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  1. S

    Bluetooth has a constant loading icon

    My iPad Pro, 12 inch has a loading icon instead of the on/off toggle switch on the bluetooth setting ever since I updated the software yesterday. Apple support had me do all kinds of things, turn airplane on/off, reset network settings, hard reset, erase all content and settings, and finally to...
    • shahrukahn
    • Thread
    • bluetooth ipad pro loading icon problem
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPad
  2. tevion5

    Bluetooth Recommendations for a PMG5?

    My G5 Quad is running Leopard and currently uses a generic USB Bluetooth dongle I got on eBay a while back. It seems to work fine for most things, but I now want to use a wireless Mighty Mouse I got in CEX for a steal. But the problem is the cursor staggers and jitters about when I connect it to...
  3. G

    MacBook speakers run at same time as Bluetooth speaker

    I have a MacBook Air running Sierra and was wondering if there is a way to run a bluetooth speaker but also have the speakers on my laptop working at the same time? Thanks.
  4. MrXiro

    Airpod alternative; Thermaltake Luxa2

    Someone else posted a link on here the other day so I picked these up cause I'm just a geek for wireless headphones... anyway been using them for the last 2 days. OMG... Thermaltake Luxa2 I'm sure going to be returning my Airpods... At $40 on Amazon vs $160 for the Airpods these are a WAY...
    • MrXiro
    • Thread
    • airpods audio beats bluetooth earbuds earpods headphone luxa2 music wireless
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iPhone Accessories
  5. Sir Al

    Remap 'Win' & 'Alt' keys on bluetooth keyboard in iOS

    Hi all, I know on OS X you can remap the Win and Alt keys so Alt acts as Command and vice versa. However, I see no such option on iOS and I keep pressing the wrong modifier keys every time! I'm quite impressed with the hardware keyboard support on the iPad [and wish it could do mouse as well...
    • Sir Al
    • Thread
    • bluetooth desperate frustrated ios keyboard please remap will pay for solution
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 10
  6. Mathias Denichi

    List of bluetooth mice that can connect to iOS?

    So far I know of two mice that can connect to iOS for use with remote desktop: Swiftpoint GT and Citrix X1. Does any one know of any other mice that will connect to iOS for use with a remote desktop program? If so ill list them here for reference. Mice that work: Swiftpoint GT Citrix X1
  7. E

    MacOS & AirPods Play/Pause

    I had this problem with my Parrot Zik headphones and it drove me nuts. Is there a way to make the bluetooth play / pause behavior work like the play/pause on the keyboard? Currently, the bluetooth play / pause on the AirPods ONLY works with iTunes, while the one on the keyboard works with...
  8. beanz10279

    Bluetooth not available 2015 mbp

    Guys, I just got this new 2015 mbp two weeks ago from https://www.bhphotovideo.com, shortly the next day, when I connect cables to dual monitors, almost everytime when I restart, the bluetooth become not available for me. I know the way to fix it as delete the bluetooth.plist file and restart...
  9. A

    Bluetooth Problems Mazda3 2010

    Hi everyone! I waited long enough to post this, but it is getting very annoying at this point. I have Mazda 3 2010 car and I always connected my phone via Bluetooth to stream music, audio and calls. Never had any issues up until iPhone 7 Plus / iOS 10. I gave it a good few months before...
    • Andreas_T
    • Thread
    • bluetooth bluetooth problem car connection issues ios problem ios10 iphone7 iphone7plus mazda3
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iOS 10
  10. E

    iPhone 7 Bluetooth issues with car audio.

    Hi, is anyone having issues with the audio when the iPhone is connected via bluetooth to car? is when I'm listening to music the music skips just like when a CD is scratch. I tried it with Bose SoundLink 2 and no problems whatsoever. Thanks.
    • enrincon89
    • Thread
    • bluetooth car audio iphone 7 iphone 7 plus
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iPhone
  11. I

    Stop iOS from auto-connecting to my bluetooth speakers.

    Hey guys! Currently, my iPhone 6 auto-connects to my bluetooth speaker system when I get home and immediately switches the audio output to the speakers which is annoying when I just want to listen to a audio message, watch a short video or even get notifications. How do I disable auto-pairing...
    • iChrigu
    • Thread
    • bluetooth ios 10 pairing speaker
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iOS 10
  12. H

    Cannot Turn Bluetooth Off

    I cannot turn off Bluetooth on my iMac, 27-inch, Late 2013, Version 10.12.1. I click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and then click Turn Bluetooth Off. I then get this error message: You cannot control your computer if you turn Bluetooth off at this time. I have no Bluetooth devices...
    • headhog70
    • Thread
    • bluetooth macos sierra
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: macOS
  13. J

    Unusual Connection Issues

    Hello all, new guy here. I'll try to make this short as possible. New iphone 7 Plus (256gb, Matte Black), purchased a 42mm S2 Space Gray watch a few weeks later. The watch paired and worked beautifully with the phone. But then after two days, the watch lost connection, the time on the watch...
    • jhobe6678
    • Thread
    • bluetooth connection disconnect series2 watch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Apple Watch
  14. G

    Cant bluetooth pair 2 non-Apple mice with 2015 MacBook 15

    Just received a MacBook Pro 2015 15 inch from my company. I have a Logitech MX Anywhere 2 and a Microsoft Mobile Bluetooth Mouse 3600. Neither of these mice will pair with my MacBook Pro 2015. I know both of these mice work because I have a MacBook Pro 2014 sitting right next to me, and both...
  15. H

    iOS 10.1 on 6S Plus extreme lag

    Hi Guys, since upgrading to 10.1 on my iPhone 6S Plus it's taking around 10-15 seconds to turn my bluetooth on. Also, first thing in the morning when opening Spotify, there is a similar lag before the app opens. I am a bit OCD and like to hard close all my apps when I am not using them but I...
    • Hans_Gruber
    • Thread
    • 10.1 6splus bluetooth freeze lag spotify
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iOS 10
  16. BulkHedd

    Bluetooth issues after iOS 10.1

    I've been having Bluetooth issues since upgrading to iOS 10.1. Everything from static and crackling on BT headphones to my car audio randomly disconnecting. And also my Apple Watch sometimes not being connected. I've noticed that frequently when I raise up my phone I'll see the Bluetooth...
    • BulkHedd
    • Thread
    • 10.1 bluetooth
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: iOS 10
  17. I

    Wireless Keyboard connection lost

    Ok so my wireless keyboard to my iMac suddenly stopped working at random and I can't type anything. If I had read posts on the internet first I would have known the likely fix is to go into preferences and re-sync the keyboard in devices but a little voice in my head told me to reset my computer...
  18. amm229

    IPhone speakerphone as input when connected to bluetooth?

    I am working on a simple hands-free bluetooth solution for calls in my car and am having an issue: Goal: I want to achieve hands-free bluetooth in a car without built in bluetooth capability but with an aux-in available hidden underneath center the console. My solution: I purchased a dashboard...
    • amm229
    • Thread
    • aux bluetooth car iphone speaker phone
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iPhone
  19. imagirlfriday

    iPad Pro Does Bluetooth in Pencil switch of when disconnected?

    I was wondering when the Pencil is not connected with the iPad is it still emitting radiation or is it automatically switched off. Does anyone happen to know about the technical background of Bluetooth devices. (I know it's not that dangerous, I'd just like to know if this thing is on or off.)...
    • imagirlfriday
    • Thread
    • apple pencil bluetooth ipad pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iPad
  20. T

    After Sierra upgrade, Bluetooth: Not Available

    I did an in-place upgrade of El Capitan to Sierra a week or so ago. Everything seems ok except for Bluetooth. It's completely non-existent. I've tried re-installing Sierra, SMC reset, and NVRAM reset. I've tried deleting the bluetooth plist file. When I go to About this Mac and select System...
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