How do I set up a new Mac mini with a wireless keyboard?
How do I set up a new Mac mini with a wireless keyboard?
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How do I set up a new Mac mini with a wireless keyboard?
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This problem is stupid to have, all they have to do is have Bluetooth preferences available from the beginning and done.
Telling someone to “borrow” a wired keyboard for initial setup is ridiculous when the solution has been in the initial setup screens for years.
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This problem is stupid to have, all they have to do is have Bluetooth preferences available from the beginning and done.
Telling someone to “borrow” a wired keyboard for initial setup is ridiculous when the solution has been in the initial setup screens for years.
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The best way would be to use any USB keyboard - buy one or borrow one from a neighbor - you need to set up the Mini first. Once you are set up, open Bluetooth and pair the wireless keyboard and mouse if you have one. I keep an older wired keyboard in a closet just in case the wireless acts up or whatever.
Jake LaBarre Said:
"Mac Mini setup: How do I set up a new Mac mini with a wireless keyboard?"
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A Couple More Thoughts:
Contacting the manufacturer of the Bluetooth accessory would help as well. You'd visit their home page, and would the would find their Contact Us link (usually forum on the direct bottom of the page, or on a Contact Us tab.
Jake LaBarre Said:
"Unfortunately I dont think that works as it is a brand new Mac mini and I am just trying to get through the initial setup. I cant get to the menu"
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Troubleshooting this connection:
Try these Apple Support links if it won’t connect.
Jake LaBarre Said:
"Mac Mini setup: How do I set up a new Mac mini with a wireless keyboard?"
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Troubleshooting This:
Try Resetting Mac's Bluetooth Module
I. Show Bluetooth in the menu bar:
II. Then: Reset then Mac's Bluetooth Module:
III. Restart the Mac:
IV. Try this Once More:
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Screenshots:
Show Bluetooth in menu bar:
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/81cdcaa3-20b4-4589-b542-4b50cfc35689" height="347" width="537
Bluetooth symbol on menu bar:
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/d68faeb4-3644-41d1-9d5a-c2d640c98fba
Reset the Bluetooth module:
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a4359b49-4a06-4494-813e-913cf9068a6b
Yes. You need a wired keyboard to get thru the Setup Assistant. But I've even had problems with that. Had to sent my M1 Mini back. Waiting for a replacement. Some keys didn't work right. Tried two Apple USB keyboards. Then Setup got stuck on the pane where it asks for your Apple ID. No key would work. Rebooted many times. Always stops at same place. Hopefully this was a hardware/software problem and the replacement Mini will fix it. But reading all the M1 Mini related comments here, it looks like Apple's got a problem.
Bluetooth is not available if the device has never been set up. You cannot set it up without a keyboard.
Always good to have a spare wired keyboard on hand for emergencies. Bluetooth is not infallible.
Calling that stupid and ridiculous is, well, ..........
Looking forward to your “solution” in the initial setup screen.
1) It is available since I did it during my initial setup, Catalina had it hidden in the upper right hand corner.
2) Previous versions of Mac OS have always had Bluetooth preferences available from the start.
3) If Bluetooth wasn’t available from the start then why is the first screen on initial start up literally shows you to turn on your Bluetooth keyboard and mouse on?
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Unfortunately I dont think that works as it is a brand new Mac mini and I am just trying to get through the initial setup.
I cant get to the menu
Sorry to hear - sounds like a dead on arrival unit. I can't speak to an M1 because I do not have one. Good luck with the replacement.
The replacement M1 Mini worked perfectly. Used a wired keyboard and wired mouse. So glad I had kept them.
How do I set up a new Mac mini with a wireless keyboard?