Bluetooth was off on M2 iMac after shutdown

I shut my computer down and forgot that I had Bluetooth turned off. I have a M2 IMac with the latest Tahoe operating system. Can anyone help me?


iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 8, 2026 3:51 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2026 4:10 PM

If you are using the Apple Magic Keyboard, plug the keyboard into the iMac with its charging cable and it should behave as a wired USB keyboard and allow you to sign in.


Once signed in, press Command-Spacebar to invoke Spotlight. Type “System Settings” and press return to launch System Settings.


Now you can use your Tab key and arrow keys to navigate up/down the sidebar to the Bluetooth settings and tab over to the Bluetooth ON/OFF button to reenable it for the mouse.



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Aug 8, 2026 4:10 PM in response to rlcklc

If you are using the Apple Magic Keyboard, plug the keyboard into the iMac with its charging cable and it should behave as a wired USB keyboard and allow you to sign in.


Once signed in, press Command-Spacebar to invoke Spotlight. Type “System Settings” and press return to launch System Settings.


Now you can use your Tab key and arrow keys to navigate up/down the sidebar to the Bluetooth settings and tab over to the Bluetooth ON/OFF button to reenable it for the mouse.



Bluetooth was off on M2 iMac after shutdown

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