Devices just don’t show up and the finder window hangs on both the mini and other Macs when I attempt to initiate a file transfer. I use AirDrop all of the time, but it’s damn near unusable on the M1 Mac mini. I’ve had to resort to the Logitech USB dongle to achieve flawless performance. If I try and connect my MX Master 3 mouse to the Mac mini via Bluetooth, it drops the connection randomly and performs erratically. Inability to use my Logitech mouse via Bluetooth.My Keychron K2 keyboard is now permanently wired to the mini. Random keyboard connectivity problems.Having now used the M1 Mac mini for nearly a month, I’ve noticed the following Bluetooth-related issues. The 16” MacBook Pro did this brilliantly, and while it still amazes me that a computer which costs a fraction of the price can do the same, things quickly get ugly when it comes to Bluetooth. I bought the M1 Mac mini to retain a super-fast workflow and plenty of performance headroom. How the M1 Mac mini Bluetooth issues impact my day How this translate to the real world is pretty simple: if you own an M1 Mac mini, you’ll be constantly plagued with the mouse and keyboard intermittently disconnecting themselves.įor me, the problem extends far beyond that and it has soured the experience of what should be Apple’s finest desktop machine. There has been speculation that the problem relates to interference with USB 3.0 peripherals which transmit within the 2.4 to 2.5GHz range. Many describe the issues as making the machine “virtually unusable”, due to the fact that it impacts devices such as keyboards and mice. The inevitable support threads on Apple’s own community forms immediately kicked into life with people complaining about multiple connection issues with both third-party and Apple’s own wireless hardware. The issues with the M1 mini’s Bluetooth connectivity were first reported back in November. Indeed, they plagued the 2018 Intel version of Apple’s definitive desktop powerhouse, too. Mac mini bluetooth issues are not new – it’s worth bearing that in mind.

Here are my experiences with the M1 Mac mini Bluetooth issues. And, since that review, I’ve realised just how big a problem it is. However, as noted in my initial two-week review, the M1 mini has a big problem. It has all but replaced my 16” MacBook Pro and delivers power the latter required three times the price to provide.Īfter just two weeks of using the mini, I was convinced it was game changing. Let’s get one thing straight – I absolutely love my M1 Mac mini. UPDATE: Does macOS 11.2 fix the Mac mini Bluetooth issue?

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