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, then choose Connect.If the Bluetooth status menu isn’t in the menu bar, choose Apple menu
> System Preferences, click Bluetooth, 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
> System Preferences, then click Sound.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.