You CAN pair BT devices without cables. That's actually the original and only option for all BT devices. Only recently did apple automate the pairing via a cable. But again, that's just to simplify it. To pair a device, turn it on and go to System Preferences and choose bluetooth. It should be listed there.
You CAN pair BT devices without cables. That's actually the original and only option for all BT devices. Only recently did apple automate the pairing via a cable. But again, that's just to simplify it. To pair a device, turn it on and go to System Preferences and choose bluetooth. It should be listed there.
You can...in theory. That is, it's not true for all devices. Theoretically, my MacBook Pro, which has no USB port, should be able to be instantly paired with MM2 wirelessly. That's NOT the case in reality. Today I went down to Apple Store and raised the issue very directly. As in, I refused to let team members pair the device via a cable adapter. I insisted on wireless pairing. Plainly and simply, they said it can't be done. I asked for explanation and got "Please trust me. I sold you your charger yesterday. I am the guy who helped you. You can trust me. This is the way it's done." I trusted that he didn't want to push the issue further. So, the USB-c cable is not here as some back up. It's mandatory for initial pairing.
[doublepost=1520895115][/doublepost]
You can...in theory. That is, it's not true for all devices. Theoretically, my MacBook Pro, which has no USB port, should be able to be instantly paired with MM2 wirelessly. That's NOT the case in reality. Today I went down to Apple Store and raised the issue very directly. As in, I refused to let team members pair the device via a cable adapter. I insisted on wireless pairing. Plainly and simply, they said it can't be done. I asked for explanation and got "Please trust me. I sold you your charger yesterday. I am the guy who helped you. You can trust me. This is the way it's done." I trusted that he didn't want to push the issue further. So, the USB-c cable is not here as some back up. It's mandatory for initial pairing.
Thank you for reaching out to answer my question.
[doublepost=1520895683][/doublepost]
My wife just purchased the new MacBook Pro which only has USB Type C ports. She needed a mouse so we bought the Magic Mouse 2 only to find out that the included cable is NOT USB C but regular USB so it cannot be plugged into the laptop or the laptop's power brick for charging. Keep in mind that USB C only MacBooks have been out for almost a year now.
I called Apple and explained the situation and their solution was for me to either return the mouse or spend $25 on a USB Type C cable. Looking into this I found out that they are also shipping their new iPhones with regular USB cables. Seriously!??!? Why not ship USB Type C cables if this is the future and include a small adaptor for USB? Or offer the option to buy the product with either USB or USB Type C cable? I mean, Apple did just remove the headphone jack and earbuds... but I guess profits are better than customer experience at Apple nowadays. I'm tempted to return everything ($1,900 MacBook AND mouse) over a $25 cable.
Completely infuriating and...true. I just came back from Apple Store with two USB-c cables cause no way in hell was MM2 discoverable wirelessly via bluetooth. (Other devises and mice would pop up, but not the new MM2). Apple team confirmed: initial pairing can only happen with the 'missing' cable on some devices, MacBook Pros among them. Issue 100% on Apple's end, and Apple is not arguing.
[doublepost=1520897027][/doublepost]
It's all Apple's fault because you didn't do your research....
Perhaps rather than whinge about it here, you could write a POLITE letter to Apple suggesting that they bundle the USB-C to lightning cable for FREE when you buy a magic mouse 2 with a macbook?
May you point to a research that states which MacBooks (like with USB-c ports only) can be paired with MM2 wirelessly? Otherwise, please don't suggest 'research.' Official MM2 instructions point right to necessity for a USB-c cable. They are written...you guessed it: in a booklet in a box containing MM2, that is not packed with the said, mandatory for pairing, USB-c cable.
