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Bluetooth from Imac to AV Receiver

Im trying to connect my imac to the Yamaha RX-A680. Receiver.

On my Mac, when i click bluetooth, the device does not show up, hence cannot connect.

I also noticed other apple users had this problem


MacBook Air 13", 10.13

Posted on Feb 1, 2020 6:50 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2020 8:48 AM

You may want to check the Yamaha support site for assistance with this.

RX-A680 - Specs & Info, Downloads - Yamaha US


Have you applied the latest firmware updates to the receiver?


The setup guide and manuals are accessible at the link above as well.

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Feb 1, 2020 1:02 PM in response to scotsmac1

For one, you have not said which model/year iMac you are

trying to use or what macOS version is installed on it.


There could be an issue in terms of the Bluetooth protocols.

Bluetooth is a "master/slave" protocol. If the receiver is a "master",

then it never can talk to an iMac as it is a master as well. This is most

likely the case.


An alternative, without knowing what iMac or macOS is on it, is if

you have a WiFi network, you could do the connection via Airplay:

How to AirPlay audio - Apple Support

Bluetooth from Imac to AV Receiver

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