Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
M1 and bluetooth issues
- Thread starter macnmac
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
So, next question (or stab in the dark). If I get a Wifi 6 router and my M1 is connected to his via wifi 6, but the router is still pumping out 5ghz and 2.4 ghz too, because they are backwards compatible, would the 5 and 2.4 frequency still interfere, even if my M1 isn't connected to them?
I started experiencing wifi issues today on my new M1 mac mini I got a few days ago. If bluetooth is on then I keep getting disconnected every 5-10 minutes. When it's turned off no issues at all. This issue and my 2nd display not waking up when it falls asleep are annoying. Hopefully an update comes soon.
WiFi 6 uses 5ghz and 2.4ghz. Wifi 6E uses the 6ghz spectrum but at the same speeds as 5ghz.
Don’t use it that way. Mouse gets used with the MBP, Mini with Magic Keyboard and Touchpad.
My Magic Mouse disconnects once every two hours or so for a few seconds, which is annoying, but also becomes completely unusable (lags and skips around) when a Dual Shock 4 (PS4 controller) is connected at the same time.
This YouTuber below in the two minute range, came up with a fix for some Bluetooth issues. May or may not help you.
Really interresting tip, didn't know you could reset the bluetooth module like that, as well with the factory reset all connected apple devices. Tried it and so far I've been able to connect to my apple keyboard, trackpad and airpods, and haven't had a dropped connection yet. Will continue to keep an eye on it and see if it solved the issue. Thanks for sharing ?
this was suggested pages back and doesnt work for me...
Yes, I have Audeo Marvel Phonak hearing aids and the bluetooth cuts in and out all the time. I'm rather dissappointed. I'm hoping for a fix.
When using my AirPods Pro my Bluetooth Keyboard becomes almost unusable due to latency. Mouse is working fine though, weirdly. Very irritating.
It only works temporary here as well, but it does make some of my devices work better than before, where they were unusable, almost couldn't connect my airpods before. Also my Airpods kept a constant d/c, that I couldn't even start a video without loosing the audio, now I can watch for awhile until it starts acting up.
Hopefully next macOS update fixes it, and it's not an hardware issue
It has been mentioned numerous times in this topic that 11.2 fixes the issues. Those who still report issues after the 11.2 update are likely having a different problem.
I am running the 11.2 public beta due to bluetooth disconnects. All my bluetooth issues have been resolved. I'm currently using Bluetooth for my keyboard, mouse, and AirPods Max. In addition I use wireless networking.
Everything has been working perfectly.
Thats great news. I am a totally Apple noob. Where do I get 11.2. version and is it safe to use for a noob like me? I just cant use my Macbook in the moment due to these big issues.
Software Fix for M1 Mac Bluetooth Connectivity Issues Reportedly On the Way
Odd that you mention that! In addition to the random Bluetooth disconnects, my M1 MacBook was having problems obtaining IP addresses via DHCP. Setting a manual IP fixed the issue, like you mentioned. Updating to the 11.2 beta fixed the DHCP issue, but I'm still encountering random Bluetooth...
forums.macrumors.com
Not 100% confirmed that current Big Sur 11.2 beta fixes all the BT issues...
It does. Those who still face issues after installing 11.2 are either having interference or hardware issues.