Ventura - Bluetooth Keyboard disconnected every time I startup

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Ventura - Bluetooth Keyboard disconnected every time I startup

Ever since upgrading to MacOS Ventura last week, my Apple Extended Bluetooth Keyboard is non-functional every time I startup. The Bluetooth control panel says it is connected. I either have to toggle the keyboard's power switch, or toggle the Bluetooth connection off and back on again. The keyboard works fine until the next reboot.

I've tried removing just the keyboard and re-pairing it, and removing all devices, resetting the Bluetooth module (sudo pkill bluetoothd) and rebooting. I've made sure the keyboard isn't paired with my other nearby Macs. My mouse doesn't have any issues.

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 29, 2022 6:51 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 6, 2022 1:40 AM in response to raccoongod

I too have this issue. Everytime Ventura boots it cannot connect to Apple Keyboard and Apple mouse. It does sort itself out but sometimes requires switching the mouse on and off.

Never had this issue before.

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trentz

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Nov 18, 2022 2:19 AM in response to Bert100

Same here. 2020 iMAC 27 64mb RAM. Clean install Ventura. After Start up MAC is trying to connect to Keyboard and Mouse for some time, eventually after cycling both it connects??? Also Start-Up takes a lot longer than before with. Monterey .

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Louis Block Author

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Dec 14, 2022 4:19 PM in response to Louis Block

13.1 and the problem still remains. I've tried forgetting all devices and resetting the bluetooth module via Terminal. The mouse connects after a few clicks, but the keyboard doesn't connect until I turn it off and on again, then type on a few keys.

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Nov 3, 2022 2:41 PM in response to Louis Block

I have the same problem. I always have to forget my bluetooth mouse and re-connect it every time I start my MacBook. I can't connect it from the Bluetooth menu in the control center or menu bar.

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Bert100

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Nov 9, 2022 12:08 PM in response to Louis Block

The same problem here with an Imac27, 2017 running on Ventura.

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Louis Block Author

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Nov 9, 2022 8:49 PM in response to Louis Block

I just updated to Ventura 13.0.1, and the problem still remains. In fact, neither my Bluetooth keyboard OR my mouse connect at startup now. Power cycling both brings them back.

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cmp101

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Nov 25, 2022 3:12 PM in response to trentz

I find I have to hit a key and tap on the trackpad first and then it connects.

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Ventura - Bluetooth Keyboard disconnected every time I startup

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