Bluetooth not running in a BootCamp partition running Windows 8.1 on the new MacBook 12" Retina..

Please see Bluetooth isn't working in Windows on your MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015) - Apple Support.

All that page says is to contact the manufacturer, and since Apple is the manufacturer of both the notebook and Bootcamp that doesn't do much good.

Typically, how long does it take for Apple to update Bootcamp to address some of the compatibility misses in its latest notebooks? What are the odds we'll get Bluetooth functionality in our 2015 MacBook Retina's? I need a wireless mouse without the dongle.

My guess is that the W10 support announcement from Apple may include it.

Thanks Loner, follow-up question if you don't mind:

With the last gen of MacBook's, did they have a similar lag on Bluetooth functionality and, if so, how long did it take for Apple to finally make those drivers available in Bootcamp?

Trying to figure out if history says that Apple will fix this or if I'm going to be stuck forever with a notebook I adore sans Bluetooth mouse.

Thanks.

I am not aware of any BT-specific issues or lag in Late 2013 models. 2014 and 2015 models are very similar and the Windows drivers have not been kept up to date. W10 seems an opportune moment for any such updates.

Last question as I'm new to OSX:

If/when Apple releases the Bluetooth drivers that are compatible with the RMB running Windows 8 will they appear as a Boot Camp Assistant update in the app store on the Mac? Or would they be bundled into an OSX update in the app store on the Mac?

Just not sure where the fix will appear- assuming Apple issues a fix of course.

Thanks.

billygoat wrote:

Last question as I'm new to OSX:

You do not have a quota of questions, ask as many as you want. 😉

It should appear as a Bootcamp update on the Windows side via the Apple Software Update on the Windows side. App Store distributes only OS X and iOS software.

Thanks, sometimes I feel like I'm asking too many questions and your responses are so quick.....eternally grateful.

Okay, so regarding the "Apple Software Update on the Windows side", is there a special app for that? Windows Update is the big update beast in Windows of course, all Microsoft updates happen there. I wasn't aware that there was a separate Apple Software Update available for Windows users....where would I find that? Or are you saying that it would appear in Windows Update with a title of "Apple Software Update"?

Thanks again.

This should already be installed on your Windows side when Bootcamp Drivers were installed.

Here is an example of what you should expect. I have yet to see a BC Drivers update using this mechanism.

Apple is moving away from manual BC Drivers update and pushing BC Assistant as a way to get the software. Teh next logical step is to make it available via this method.

You can also periodically check System requirements to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp - Apple Support for any updates.

Ah, I always viewed that as the iTunes updater but I guess you're right, that could be used for other Apple products.

Thanks again. Now it's a matter of praying that Apple gets to this quickly. The USB-C to USB dongle for an infrared mouse is getting old already.

most has no problems with bluetooth keyboards and mice

us with imacs use the apple bluetooth keyboard and magic trackpad or magic mice all of which are bluetooth

though for some reason my razor usb / bluetooth combo mice did not work in bootcamp not sure if windows dislike being connected

to both the magic trackpad and the mouse at the same time but when I connected a usb bluetooth4 dongle the mouse worked but without

the razor software seeing it as a razor mouse so the scroll direction was wrong

Thank you for the response, but for the brand new 2015 Retina 12" MacBook there are no Bluetooth drivers at all in Boot Camp. So it's not a matter of a conflict here or there with a device, it's the fact that the notebook does not have any Bluetooth support at all for Windows at this time.

For some, the issue is just one of convenience- like not being able to use a Bluetooth speaker. For me, the issue is that the new MacBook has a new USB-C port and there are no wireless mice that work with that port and without Bluetooth for connectivity I am left with using a USB-A infrared receiver plugged into a dongle and it's not a great experience.

well I can see it's not on the list of the current driver zip

Boot Camp Support Software 5.1.5640

so maybe you will have to wait for the next bootcamp which will come which support windows 10

and we can all hope it will not take 6 months after the official release of win10 like it did with win8 and win8.1

Just read that Bootcamp for Windows 10 was released:

http://9to5mac.com/2015/08/13/boot-camp-windows-10-compatibility/

Anyone know if this adds Bluetooth support for Windows 8.1 on the 12" Retina and/or Windows 10?

TIA