MacOS Sonoma: "Bluetooth" does not connect.

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MacOS Sonoma: "Bluetooth" does not connect.

"Bluetooth" does not connect to device,

just spins the "searching" icon around, under "Nearby Devices".

Devices:

New Sony headphones. Work with iPhone 13 ( 17.1.0 )

System:

MacBook M1, MacOS Sonoma,

Bluetooth Controller Info:

State: On

Chipset: BCM_4378

Discoverable: Off

Firmware Version: v33295

Product ID: 0x4A01

Supported services: 0x392039 (HFP AVRCP A2DP HID Braille LEA AACP GATT SerialPort ).

Transport: PCIe

Vendor ID: 0x004C (Apple)

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 27, 2023 3:18 PM

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Answer 1

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Phil0124

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Oct 30, 2023 8:13 AM in response to ___D___

Are the headphone's set to pairing or discovery mode as per their own instructions?

If they work with iPhone, it suggests they are paired with it and would not show up for any other device unless unpaired from the iPhone and set to Pairing mode again.

click here ➜ Connect a Bluetooth device with your Mac - Apple Support

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___D___ Author

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Oct 30, 2023 4:14 PM in response to Phil0124

Thank you for your time, attention and help, Phil0124. Much appreciated.

Activated accessory headphones (Pairing mode) along with macOS spinning ( "Bluetooth", "Nearby Devices" ).

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