Bluetooth connectivity.

My MacBook Air bluetooth won't connect to my Logitech Bluetooth Audio Receiver that is connected to my home stereo amplifier. I used to work, and I still get a chime that the bluetooth is connected but the audio is still playing through MacBooks speakers.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 11:18 AM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2023 9:30 AM

Hi matthultberg,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


It sound like Bluetooth on Mac is connected to your receiver, but sound is not playing correctly. Make sure paired devices have the most recent firmware installed and any necessary drivers are also installed.


Change the sound output on your Mac.


1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Sound  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Click Output on the right, then select the device you want to use in the list of sound output devices. 
3. All sound output devices available to your Mac are listed, including the computer’s internal speakers, devices plugged into your computer’s sound port (Audio port icon), USB speakers, and AirPlay devices.
4. For any device plugged into the computer’s sound port, choose Headphones.
5. Do any of the following to adjust your sound output settings:
* Adjust the volume: Drag the Output volume slider.
* If you have Sound in the menu bar, you can turn the volume up or down from anywhere.
* To set a volume for alert sounds, drag the Alert volume slider in Sound Effects. The alert volume is relative to your computer’s volume, so if you lower the computer’s volume, alert sounds also play more quietly.
* Stop sound output: Select the Mute checkbox.
* Adjust the balance: Drag the Balance slider.

Change the sound output settings on Mac - Apple Support


Regards.


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Sep 6, 2023 9:30 AM in response to matthultberg

Hi matthultberg,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


It sound like Bluetooth on Mac is connected to your receiver, but sound is not playing correctly. Make sure paired devices have the most recent firmware installed and any necessary drivers are also installed.


Change the sound output on your Mac.


1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Sound  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Click Output on the right, then select the device you want to use in the list of sound output devices. 
3. All sound output devices available to your Mac are listed, including the computer’s internal speakers, devices plugged into your computer’s sound port (Audio port icon), USB speakers, and AirPlay devices.
4. For any device plugged into the computer’s sound port, choose Headphones.
5. Do any of the following to adjust your sound output settings:
* Adjust the volume: Drag the Output volume slider.
* If you have Sound in the menu bar, you can turn the volume up or down from anywhere.
* To set a volume for alert sounds, drag the Alert volume slider in Sound Effects. The alert volume is relative to your computer’s volume, so if you lower the computer’s volume, alert sounds also play more quietly.
* Stop sound output: Select the Mute checkbox.
* Adjust the balance: Drag the Balance slider.

Change the sound output settings on Mac - Apple Support


Regards.


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