OS X Mavericks: Set up Bluetooth audio devices
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Bluetooth® is a wireless technology that allows computers and devices to communicate without using cables.
To use a Bluetooth audio device such as headphones or a headset, you must first pair the device with your Mac, and then select the device as your input or output device.
Set up a Bluetooth audio device
- 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 > System Preferences, click Bluetooth, then select “Show Bluetooth in menu bar.”
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
- 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 from the list of devices.
Last Modified: Nov 11, 2015