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iwllyu Author

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27 points

Bluetooth Pan is missing on new Macbook Pro 14 with MacOS 12.0.1 Monterey

I'm trying to follow the instructions here Use a mobile phone to connect your Mac to the internet - Apple Atbalsts (LV) to connect to the internet on my mac via Bluetooth PAN.

On Step 3 it states

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Network , then click Bluetooth PAN in the list on the left.

If Bluetooth PAN isn’t available, click the Add button , click the Interface pop-up menu, then choose Bluetooth PAN.

The Network pane doesn't have a Bluetooth PAN option

And the + button doesn't have a Bluetooth PAN option either

How can I get the Bluetooth PAN to show up?

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 10:28 AM

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ridgepost

Level 1

8 points

Posted on Dec 17, 2021 1:49 PM

I have contacted Apple regarding this issue and today (2021-12-17) was told by their senior advisor that Bluetooh PAN HAS BEEN REMOVED from MacOS Monterey. There are no plans to add this feature back.

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rui299

Level 1

13 points

Mar 3, 2022 6:32 AM in response to SchneiderIS4Mac

Hey SchneiderIS4Mac

Thks for the reply.

I've already tried that, unplug and plug it back, and nothing.

I've tried the same thing with other macs with macOS Big Sur or older and it stays connected.

And this started once I've updated to Monterey.

Mar 3, 2022 7:07 AM in response to rui299

Hi rui299,

You need to plug it in, leave it plugged in, go to finder and see that it shows up there. I don’t recall the steps but if I recall correctly you click on the iPhone in finder and it prompts you to trust the phone. On your iPhone I think you also get a prompt to trust the computer.

I think I did it on Monterey, but it is likely the same under Big Sur.

Mar 9, 2022 11:35 PM in response to iwllyu

Oh my god, I have been using this feature for a while before and was so confused now. Why did they remove this? Apple is planning on remove Bluetooth support too? ****, I must get away from Mac soon, errors and errors, it's unbearable.

elscarls

Level 1

13 points

Dec 12, 2021 7:18 PM in response to joetazz

They told me that it's a known issue with Monterey and they're working it. Bluetooth tethering worked just fine on Big Sur

Rob_H1

Community Specialist

Nov 7, 2021 10:33 AM in response to iwllyu

Thank you for the reply iwllyu!

We recommend reaching out to Apple directly to investigate. You can reach Apple here:

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Cheers!

Dec 1, 2021 2:42 PM in response to iwllyu

Are there any updates Re: this thread? I cant connect my playstation controller. :(

wafamoa

Level 1

8 points

Dec 6, 2021 6:17 AM in response to iwllyu

please inform me if you solve this issue I had it 5 months ago and tried every possible solution but nothing has changed :(

Dec 13, 2021 3:36 AM in response to elscarls

Just waste my entire afternoon to re-install Monterey 12.0.1...Twice. lmao

gior24

Level 1

12 points

Dec 26, 2021 4:50 AM in response to ridgepost

They have to fix this, I can't even pair my mouse anymore...

lllaass

Level 10

210,459 points

Dec 26, 2021 7:07 AM in response to gior24

The lack of bluetooth PAN has no effect on pairing mice and other similar devices.

gior24 wrote:

They have to fix this, I can't even pair my mouse anymore...

gior24

Level 1

12 points

Dec 26, 2021 7:13 AM in response to lllaass

Ok I just thought, because on my old MacBook Air (2015) with Intel it worked this way.

brook218

Level 1

8 points

Mar 1, 2022 11:52 AM in response to ridgepost

seriously ,it was important feature ..I am so sad to hear this..

Mar 3, 2022 5:08 AM in response to rui299

Plug in with a cable first so that the OS’s can confirm the security between each other and then see if Bluetooth works again. I had the same issue and that resolved it for me.

Apr 5, 2022 12:50 PM in response to iwllyu

I have the same problem: no bluetooth PAN in the Network panel in my MacBook Air M1. I have reinstall Mac OS Monterey and if I click the Add button, the Bluetooth PAN option still not appear. :(

Bluetooth Pan is missing on new Macbook Pro 14 with MacOS 12.0.1 Monterey