Bluetooth is a technology that makes our lives easier. It has been popular for years. You probably have heard, or even used it at some point of your digital life.
As a lover of MacBook Pro, one of the questions I have in mind and got asked several times was: does a MacBook Pro have Bluetooth? How to check what Bluetooth version my Mac is equipped with?
Today I’m going to show you the answer.
Does MacBook Pro have BlueTooth?
Easily check which versions of mac OS, iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS are compatible with your Mac model or iDevice. Guide includes OS X 10.8.x to macOS 11.0.x. Oct 16, 2015 With the recent release of Apple’s new “Magic” devices—the Magic Trackpad 2, Magic Mouse 2, and the Magic Keyboard—some of you may be wondering if your Mac can support these new peripherals.Since all of the new Magic devices are wireless and work with the latest Bluetooth versions, it’s important to know if your Mac will support them before making a purchase.
Yes. According to Apple, here’s what it says:
“Most Mac computers come with Bluetooth technology built-in….and you can pair your Mac with a Bluetooth device”
That means, as long as your mobile devices (e.g. a mouse, an iPhone/iPad, etc.) are Bluetooth-enabled, they can be connected to your Mac without problems.
How to tell what Bluetooth version your MacBook Pro has?
Step 1: Click the Apple logo icon on top left corner, then select About This Mac.
Step 2: Click the “System Report” button to continue.
Step 3: Under Hardware tab, find Bluetooth. Scroll down and locate this line called “LMP Version:”, it indicates the version of Bluetooth your Mac is currently with. For example, my MacBook Pro is with Bluetooth 4.0 (see the screenshot below).
Bluetooth 4.0 vs 4.1 vs 4.2 (and 5.0)
In general, newer versions are faster, more reliable and secure.
If you are interested in knowing a little bit further about Bluetooth technology, here are some useful resources to explore.
Macbook Pro Bluetooth Software
- Bluetooth – Wikipedia
- What are the main differences between Bluetooth 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 in the Layers – Quora
- Bluetooth 5 Promises Four times the Speed, Twice the range of Bluetooth 4.0 LE Transmissions -?CNX Software
Bluetooth bugs seem to be a recurring problem with Apple's latest software updates, as users running OS X Yosemite say that the new Mac operating system has created connectivity problems with the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, Apple wireless keyboard, and third-party wireless accessories.
In a growing thread on the Apple Support Communities forums, users report that Yosemite has created problems when connecting to wireless input accessories, including Apple's own hardware. Some have trouble connecting entirely, while others say noticeable lag has been introduced since updating to Yosemite.
'My Magic Mouse and my Bluetooth Keyboard have a 0.5 second of latency, lag,' user 'O00Dany00O' wrote. 'This (happens) when the MacBook is not plugged in with a battery charger.'
This person said the problems don't exist when their MacBook Pro is charging, but others said they are experiencing constant issues with Bluetooth regardless of charging state.
Like OS X Yosemite, iOS 8.0 had Bluetooth-related bugs when it launched last month.
Some users have reported problems connecting their iPhone over Bluetooth to their Mac, while other non-Apple accessories are said to have issues, including Bluetooth headphones, speakers.
The issue has been particularly frustrating for some, who have tried various fixes — including resetting their Mac's PRAM — Â to find the problems temporarily resolved, only to return later on.
User 'SuperYorkie' said they own both a MacBook Pro and an iMac, and the issues were only seen on the MacBook Pro. But another poster, '33matt,' said they are experiencing laggy input from Bluetooth devices on their Mac mini, suggesting the problem may not be restricted to just notebooks running Yosemite.
Macbook Pro Bluetooth Not Available
Last month's release of iOS 8 for iPhone and iPad was also beset with a number of Bluetooth bugs, particularly when attempting to connect an iPhone to a car's Bluetooth handsfree system. Some of those problems are said to have been fixed by this week's launch of iOS 8.1.
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