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Bluetooth issues since Monterey OS

Since installing the latest OS I'm experiencing really bad sound playback from my MacBookPro (2015) including sound dropouts. I checked the device using another PC and it works OK. Is there a fix for this on the new OS? Any help appreciated.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 11, 2021 11:31 AM

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Nov 12, 2021 11:43 AM in response to BibTech

Hi BibTech,


We understand you're experiencing a sound quality issue when using a Bluetooth accessory with your Mac. We would recommend starting with the guidance in the following article:


If sound quality is reduced when using Bluetooth headphones with your Mac



After reviewing those steps, the issue remains,  We recommend that you reach out to Apple Support directly. Please reach out here:



Get Support



Hope this helps!

Have a great day.


Nov 12, 2021 1:47 PM in response to BibTech

BibTech,


We appreciate the clarification. Have you checked with the manufacturer for any firmware updates? We would also suggest testing the issue in another user. Being able to see if the issue occurs in another user account will to identify if it is something that is affecting your entire system or just one particular user account. To do this, you'll want to set up a Test User account and then try to replicate the issue in that account.


1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups.


2. Click the lock icon, then enter an administrator name and password.


3. Click the add button (+) below the list of users.


4. Complete the fields shown for a Standard or Administrator account, then click Create Account (or OK).


5. Go back up to the Apple menu in the upper left of the computer and select "Log Out". At the login screen, choose the "Test User" just made.


6. Once inside the Test Account, try to replicate the issue to determine if it just occurs in one account or on the whole computer.


Thank you.

Nov 12, 2021 3:27 PM in response to Lissy_12

Thanks for the advice. I had already tried a new bluetooth connector for the device, so that issue was ruled out. I set up a test account as you suggested and established that the bluetooth works fine there and the issue is with my normal account rather than the whole computer. Is there a fix for my normal user account, or do I need to migrate over to the new one to avoid the problem in future? Thanks

Bluetooth issues since Monterey OS

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