Set up a Bluetooth audio device to work with Mac
Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows your Mac and devices to communicate without using cables.
To use a Bluetooth audio device such as a headset or speakers, you must first connect the device with your Mac, then select the device as your input or output device.
Set up a Bluetooth audio device
On your Mac, choose the device from the Bluetooth status menu (
) in the menu bar. If it’s your first time connecting the device, choose Connect; if you’ve connected this device before, double-click the device name.If the Bluetooth status menu isn’t in the menu bar, choose Apple menu
, then select the “Show Bluetooth in menu bar” checkbox at the bottom of the window. Open Bluetooth preferences for me
Note: If you don’t see Bluetooth in System Preferences, your computer doesn’t support Bluetooth.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up the device.
Select a Bluetooth audio device as your computer’s input or output device
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
If your device is meant for sound output (for example, headphones), click Output. If your device is meant for sound input (for example, a headset), click Input.
Select the device you want to use in the list of devices.