What is bluetoothd? Why isn't it running?

Why do I need to run %bluetoothd to get my Bluetooth mouse to be detected?

If I don't do this the bluetooth connection in the taskbar just flashes blue when I move the mouse.

What I don't understand is why my Bluetooth speaker works but my mouse doesn't until I run this command?


Finally, how can I make this fix permanent?


edit: This trick has stopped working now. I can't use my Bluetooth mouse. It's back to flashing blue in the bluetooth taskbar.

% bluetoothd       
objc[2167]: Class PipeInfo is implemented in both /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/WPDaemon.framework/Versions/A/WPDaemon and /usr/sbin/bluetoothd. One of the two will be used. Which one is undefined.
[bluetoothd][netPrefChanged] ###### Sharing Dictionary doesn't exist
2021-02-25 09:30:53.287 bluetoothd[2167:19352] Error: [AppleBluetoothHIDDeviceGen2][_setEventService:]Couldn't copy BD_ADDR
2021-02-25 09:30:53.287 bluetoothd[2167:19352] Error: [AppleBluetoothHIDDeviceGen2][_setEventService:]Couldn't copy BD_ADDR
2021-02-25 09:30:53.292 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.294 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.460 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.462 bluetoothd[2167:19352] SystemPowerNotifier: IORegisterForSystemPower for port 38147
2021-02-25 09:30:53.487 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.488 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.501 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.502 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.503 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.505 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:53.507 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:55.595 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:55.814 bluetoothd[2167:19352] newlyConnectedHIDDevice
2021-02-25 09:30:55.829 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:55.833 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:55.846 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false
2021-02-25 09:30:55.849 bluetoothd[2167:19352] [setSystemPreference] syncs returns false

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 26, 2021 7:44 AM

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Mar 1, 2021 7:55 AM in response to Bashful-Amazon

Hi there Bashful-Amazon,


Thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.


It sounds like you're unable to connect your Bluetooth mouse to your Mac. We'll be glad to assist.


Please complete each step here: If your Apple wireless mouse, keyboard, or trackpad isn't working with your Mac as expected


If you still need help, use these steps: Using a Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, or trackpad with your Mac


Cheers!

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