Bluetooth not working on brand new MacBook Air!

How do I get Bluetooth working on my M1 MacBook Air?

I was able to use my JBL bluetooth speaker with my 2014 MacBook Air.

On the 2020 M1 model, Bluetooth does not see any devices.

(I have updated to Big Sur 11.2)

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 2, 2021 3:57 AM

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Feb 5, 2021 7:51 PM in response to zyrgle

Are the speakers still paired with the other device? If so, they would not connect.

Reset the SMC. If that does not help, take it in for testing/warranty repair.

Barry

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