Mac Mini M1 Doesn't Allow Accessories to Connect

Same here. I do not see an "Allow accessories to connect" option in the System Settings, then click Privacy & Security. I have a KVM switch connected to the mouse and keyboard. My Apple M1 Max and Ventura 13.4 is not recognizing, nor is the "Allow accessories to connect" option showing up. However, my Intel MacBook Pro 2018, with Ventura 13.4, recognizes and works just fine.

I don't believe it has. I recently brought it to apples attention on their website.

Try the below links, the more people raising this issue, the more chance of it being fixed.

Product Feedback - Apple

Feedback - macOS - Apple

When I spoke to on line help, they recommended the top link, and go to your device type, and then raising the software issue since you updated with Ventura.

Exactly - I can see this option on my Macbook Pro M3, but don't see it on Mac Mini M1. Same Sonoma 14.2.1.

Apple - fix this ****!

I have the same issue today, my OSX is 14.2.1,

I could not connect to my USB MIDI devices.

I have the same issue with my macBook Pro M1 16", where I just upgraded to Ventura 13.3. 13.3, this year is known since December, and there's still no fix, Apple?

I can actually find the setting via the settings search, but when i click the entry, it moves me to the privacy pane, where this setting simply doesn't exist.

I posted on this thread months ago. It is many devices that this seems to be an issue for connecting since Ventura. I am really surprised apple has done nothing about this. Surely someone at apple wears a Garmin watch, and has figured out they can no longer update it. I have raised this with Garmin as well, as all their products can't be connected to apple any more either. :(

Same issue, no "Allow accessories to connect" option in System Settings (as indicated/suggested in ALL Apple help links). Using Mac mini Pro with Lenovo monitor which is not recognised at startup when connected via USB-C (ie: have to use HDMI to get an image on screen).

FWIW Screen Shot on M1 Mac mini Ventura 13.1

Excerpt of suppled link form Other Contributor

" By default, your Mac laptop with Apple silicon asks that you allow a new or unknown accessory to connect. To change this setting "

Not seeing specific mention of Desktop

I can say, as I too have the M1 Mac Mini with Ventura 13.1 and that specific Feature does not presnt.

Though, using the same Operating System on a M1 MBA Laptop - it Does Present on each and every New USB Device attached to the machine. It will only request this once and thereafter - not more

So I finally upgraded yesterday to Ventura 13.4. iMac 2021, 16 GB. After the upgrade, everything was working as normal. I have 2 external SSD drives for storage, and a second monitor connected to a Belkin hub. Day one, after upgrade, no problem. Day 2, come into the office, boot up- second monitor not connecting. SSD drives not showing in finder. Use a dongle and re-connect one USB 3.0 SSD and HDMI for the monitor, everything is good, but my devices connected to the Belkin are not visible. The "allow accessories" option is also missing from my settings. Very bizarre that it worked on day one after the Ventura upgrade, but not on day 2. Now I need to find a new 3.0 hub that will work with Ventura? Or is it a waste of my time?

Exactly - I can see this option on my Macbook Pro M3, but don't see it on Mac Mini M1. Same Sonoma 14.2.1.

Apple - fix this ****!

That's because it doesn't exist on Desktop Macs like the Mini. It should allow all devices without asking.

Same here 2024. Allow accessories to connect within the "privacy and security settings on my Mac studio macOS 12.7.2 Monterey, 64gb. M1 ultra (not seen).

My USB Device is

peavey VYPYR-X2 

(peavey USB directly to the computer by USB-C to USB-B. 

I NEED urgently help else can't do anything with my amp.

This happens on my MacBookPro 2018 (Intel) after updating to Ventura.

I'm unable to connect to USB J-Link anymore. This used to work fine on Monterey.

There is no "Allow accessories to connect" in the systems preferences on Ventura 13.2.

Hopefully there's a way to downgrade back to Monterey. I have nothing good to say about Ventura.

Very unhappy about the new OS. :(

On Mac Mini M1...

Asus ZenScreen MB16ac worked before Ventura 13.2.1 update. Screen and cable still work on other devices.

Other previous working Dell monitor also no longer working on thunderbolt port, but does on HDMI port.

No matter what is plugged into thunderbolt, no device shows up in system report, nor does any "Allow accessories" popup asking for permission.

No "Allow accessories to connect" option in  System Settings > Privacy & Security.

Clearly something changed in Ventura and Apple needs to address ASAP.