Bluetooth debug menu missing

Once_were_worriers Said:

"Bluetooth debug menu missing: Hello. This is exactly the problem. When I try to do that the "debug" options (including to reset the module) are not displayed. The point of my question was to ask how to enable the debug menu, which is evidently not working on my device. Thanks for the comments though."

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You are welcome.

Three Thoughts:

A. Single Out this User:

Try creating a new administrator user, logging in to it, and then trying this once more. Do you still get this error? If so, it is likely an error with the macOS being corrupted somehow.

B. Try Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, login items do not run, and corrupt system files(i.e. caches) are intentionally reset as a way to fix issues

1. Boot: in to Safe Mode: [Hold Down: shift key upon boot].
2. Log in: as same user
3. Delete: this user
4. Restart the Mac

C. Reinstall the macOS:

Nothing would be deleted. It's just that items that have become corrupted or deleted, would be replaced or reinstalled back to where they should be. Go Here: How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support. Important: Be certain to create a backup of your Mac prior to all of this. That way, you can have something to restore from the Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reinstall. Once reinstalled, try this once more, seeing if you still get this error.

Galmactima Said:

"Did you happen to find a solution to this? I'm having the same issue and am considering downgrading to Big Sur just to get the debug menu due to bluetooth problems."

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Use this Terminal Command in Monterey:

sudo pkill bluetoothd

Found Here: Any Alternative Methods for "Reset the Bluetooth Module"? - Apple Community

Once_were_worriers Said:

"Bluetooth debug menu missing"

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To All Readers:

Recommend this Comes Back.

See my Second Comment on my User Tip: Use "Reset the Bluetooth module" to Fix Constant Bluetooth Disconnections - Apple Support

Recommend this Comes Back:

Bluetooth seems to be a big issue for many out there who are using macOS Monterey. And with Resetting the Bluetooth Module no longer being an option in the method provided above in my original post, it would be best to recommend that it comes back, in my opinion.

Do your Part: Inform Apple of your feedback of this issue. Include that you want Resetting the Bluetooth Module in this manor to come back. Apple wont get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive from its users, the more likely they will know what suits their customer prefer, and what to include in macOS versions to come.

1. Go Here: Feedback - macOS - Apple
2. Select: "Performance" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Select: "Software/Firmware Update" for the "Feedback Area"
4. Comment: That you want Resetting the Bluetooth Module option to come back.
5. Proceed from there as necessary

Once_were_worriers Said:

"Bluetooth debug menu missing: Hi. I read somewhere that that by pressing Shift + Option while clicking on the BlueTooth icon in the MenuBar, I should be able to access a debug menu, including the option to reset the BlueTooth module. On my device those options are missing. Can anyone please suggest why, and what I might need to do to re-enable the debug menu? MacOS12.0.1 Thanks in advance. Nick."

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See this User Tip: Use "Reset the Bluetooth module" to Fix Constant Bluetooth Disconnections - Apple Support

Any Success?

Can't remember where I read this, but despite my debug menu still being missing and trying virtually everything listed online to fix connectivity problems such as

sudo pkill bluetoothd

not working for me, I was able to fix my connectivity problems from upgrading to Monterey by going into settings and turning off AirPlay. Highly reccomend trying the same to anyone still having issues despite trying all the regular options.

Hi,

I had the same issue and just fixed it using some info from a previous reply. Go to System Preferences/Settings > Sharing > then select Bluetooth Sharing, it's the 4th option from the bottom

Then the bluetooth was discoverable and airdrop was also fixed -it worked for me so hope that this helps you all as well :)

Missing this too on tree different devices 2x MacBook Pro 13 19 and iMac 27 17. Since Montereys first b release and multiple reported this in FeedbackApp, nothing changed by Apple.

On 12.1 it’s still not fixed. Since 12.0 B1 it doesn’t work on most of the Intel Macs, but it work on Big Sur.

Hi Nick

I posted separately on this 2 week ago - I have the same problem and have not found a solution. I see you're also running OS Monterey - perhaps they've moved it. Although every article I've read on Monterey says to access that menu that way ...

Also having this issue... mouse disconnected every 15-30 seconds, driving me nuts having to use a logitech mouse to re-enable bluetooth. Need to factory reset the bluetooth module. Maybe there is a CLI command to do this?

I found this, because I realised that my Boombox with not in in the Audio / Midi anymore. For that I searched about possibilities to reset everything about Sound, tha snippet was really helping, after reset the bluetoothd.

It's need to restart the Mac.

I have the same problem - no debug menu visible, even after following all available instructions. OSX Monterey, brand new Macbook Air 2021. An obvious bug. Needs fixing.

This I also did, additional I reset the CoreaudioD

sudo killall coreaudiod

Nope, no solution yet.

I exited the Beta program and did a re-install of Monterey - still not there. Next step would be clean install but as I’m not having BT problems now I’ll just wait for Apple to release an update that fixes it. A google search now brings up more people complaining about it than when this thread started.