Bluetooth is convenient AF when it works and annoying to troubleshoot when it doesnt.
Conceptually, itshouldjust… always work.
I cannot get them to pair with my 2017 Macbook Pro.
Troubleshooting until youre Blue(tooth) in the face
I totally get your frustrations.
Bluetooth should save you timeandhassle, not create more of it.
My first thought is that Apple knows youre trying to get around plunking down triple-digits forrealAirPods.
As a result, the company is punishing you for your insolence from afar.
In actuality, the issue is probably a lot simpler.
Your $50 earbuds probably werent created or tested with compatibility in mind.
As a result, theyre a bit more you get what you pay for.
Theyshould, theoretically, but theres no guarantee (as youre now finding).
Its super-important to do your due diligence when purchasing new gadgets.
Theres nothing wrong with inexpensive tech gadgets.
But you might certainly get a general idea of problems others have encountered with a gadget.
You canalsousually see if people with a similar setup have problems using whatever it is youre looking to buy.
Its possible that pairing is messing up in one scenario, but will work fine in the other.
you’ve got the option to also try resetting your Macs Bluetooth module.
Hold downShift+Optionand hit the Bluetooth icon in your taskbar, which should pop up a screen that has aResetoption.
(This might also be under a Debug menu, depending on your macOS version.)
punch that and try the pairing process again once the reset finishes.
With luck, that might help your Bluetooth earbuds get connected.
Still, it never hurts to turn over every stone when troubleshooting.
Have you tried unpairing your Bluetooth earbuds from all other devices?
This is another long shot, but Id give it a try just in case.
Also, youre not using any other Bluetooth devices with your MacBook at the same time, are you?
Finally, you could bite the bullet and try gettingan aftermarket Bluetooth adapterfor your Mac.
But thats just me.
Slack me if you get these working!
