Users having trouble with their M1 Mac's Bluetooth connectivity might not wait for long as reports indicate Apple is working on the issue and will soon release a software fix.
When Apple released the new M1 Macs in November last year, many users delighted in its power and speed, which the machine owes to the novel Apple Silicon chip. For some users, however, their elation over the machines did not last that long as they started noticing some issues with their M1 Macs, particularly with its Bluetooth connectivity. Fortunately, Apple immediately seemed to take cognizance of their complaints as recent reports indicate it is already working on the issue and will soon release a fix for the problem.
Software Fix for M1 Mac Bluetooth Connectivity Issues Reportedly On the Way: Apple is reportedly working on a fix for the Bluetooth connectivity problems that some M1 Mac users have experienced since the new machines were launched… https://t.co/i60ZLhxiQc #Apple #Mac #Rumors pic.twitter.com/gOb96G4XJS — AldoMedia, LLC.  (@AldoMedia) January 11, 2021
Equipped with a 5-Nanometer 8-core System-on-Chip (SoC) microprocessor complete with 16 billion transistors and an integrated 8-core graphics processor (GPU), benchmark scores show the M1 Mac is faster compared to machines with 10th generation Intel Core i7 or i9 chipsets. Industry observers agree that the M1-powered Macs outperformed what many regard as the fastest and best Intel processors in the market today in every aspect and in both computational, as well as graphical capabilities. While many Apple fans reveled in the machine's capabilities, some of them almost immediately lodged a complaint about their M1 Macs having Bluetooth connectivity issues. Apple reportedly worked on the issue immediately and is now assembling a software fix that will resolve it.
According to M1 Mac owners who experienced Bluetooth connectivity issues, the problems ranged from intermittent connections of wireless peripherals to an entirely non-functional Bluetooth connection. At the outset, Apple did not give any advice as to whether the connection problems are software or hardware related. On Sunday, however, Ian Bogost, a writer for The Atlantic who also experienced the same Bluetooth issues, revealed in a tweet that Apple told him "a fix is in progress and forthcoming just about anytime."
"Solved my M1 Mac Bluetooth issues by plugging in my keyboard and buying a Logitech mouse with its own Bluetooth dongle. (Apple tells me a MacOS fix is in progress and forthcoming just about anytime. But jeez.)," Bogost posted on Twitter. If true that Apple is working on the problem and is set to release a software fix soon, then it is a welcome development for M1 Mac owners who are getting frustrated with their machines' Bluetooth connectivity issues. These owners say the issue affects third-party peripherals and accessories like Bluetooth headphones, keyboards, and mice. In some cases, it affects Apple products as well, including Magic Keyboards, AirPods, and Magic Mouse.
Among those heavily affected by the Bluetooth connectivity issue are M1 Mac mini owners. What made their problems worse is the fact that they depend on wireless devices to interact with their machines so they can free up existing ports. Apple did not confirm as to whether the software fix they are working on will come along with the upcoming macOS Big Sure 11.2 update, though rumors indicate it might. Developers and public testers already have its beta version, so it is likely they know what is coming with the update.
