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MacBook Pro no bluetooth to Bose Mini Soundlink II Speaker.

MacBook Pro 16. Mac OS Ventura 13.4.1 can no longer maintain Bluetooth connection with Bose Mini Soundlink II.   It connects, then when I go to Sound, it's not an output option.  I go back to Bluetooth and it's disconnected again.  The Bose product software is up to date- I've checked twice.   Pairing with the Bose speaker was fine until the update right before Ventura 13.4.1.  Problem happens whether or not my iphone is also connected to the speaker and/or has bluetooth turned on.

All other devices seem to be pairing fine. (mouse/airpods)

Thanks for any insight.


MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jun 24, 2023 3:44 PM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2023 5:52 PM

Hi WatermelonRoses

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "MacBook Pro no bluetooth to Bose Mini Soundlink II Speaker."


Am no expert on bluetooth speaker connections ... yet your question surely deserves a response.

Fortunately, Apple support has articles online that may be helpful:


For MacOS Ventura:

Use Bluetooth accessories with your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


How to: Set up wireless speakers to work with Mac - Apple Support

___________________________________________________________

If you have a MacBook Pro model with silicon:

(ie: MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later, plus MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)


Allow accessories to connect to Mac - Apple Support

or

If your Mac asks you to allow an accessory to connect - Apple Support

______________________________________________________________________________________


You could also try Bose "product and technical support" on their website in your country or region:

eg: in Australia : troubleshooting the "Mini Soundlink II" connection is:

https://www.bose.com.au/en_au/support/articles/HC799/productCodes/soundlink_mini_ii/article.html

_________________________________________________________________________

More Trouble-shooting:


Solutions for: If your Mac switches to a different audio device - Apple Support


Also, something in this article below may help::

Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support


If needed:

MacBook Pro website : info / support / contact Support

MacBook Pro - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Jun 25, 2023 5:52 PM in response to WatermelonRoses

Hi WatermelonRoses

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "MacBook Pro no bluetooth to Bose Mini Soundlink II Speaker."


Am no expert on bluetooth speaker connections ... yet your question surely deserves a response.

Fortunately, Apple support has articles online that may be helpful:


For MacOS Ventura:

Use Bluetooth accessories with your MacBook Pro - Apple Support


How to: Set up wireless speakers to work with Mac - Apple Support

___________________________________________________________

If you have a MacBook Pro model with silicon:

(ie: MacBook Pro introduced in 2021 or later, plus MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)


Allow accessories to connect to Mac - Apple Support

or

If your Mac asks you to allow an accessory to connect - Apple Support

______________________________________________________________________________________


You could also try Bose "product and technical support" on their website in your country or region:

eg: in Australia : troubleshooting the "Mini Soundlink II" connection is:

https://www.bose.com.au/en_au/support/articles/HC799/productCodes/soundlink_mini_ii/article.html

_________________________________________________________________________

More Trouble-shooting:


Solutions for: If your Mac switches to a different audio device - Apple Support


Also, something in this article below may help::

Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support


If needed:

MacBook Pro website : info / support / contact Support

MacBook Pro - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

MacBook Pro no bluetooth to Bose Mini Soundlink II Speaker.

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