iMac: Set up Bluetooth - how it works

If you want to connect your iMac to a Bluetooth device, you have to set up this connection once. We show you step by step how to do this.

Set up Bluetooth on the iMac

1. Click on the Apple logo at the top left of the screen and select "System Preferences".
2. Select the "Bluetooth" category here and activate the function if necessary.
3. Here you can also decide whether you want to see the Bluetooth symbol in your menu bar. Click the "More options" button to find other options for customization.
4. To set up a connection between iMac and Bluetooth, you need to activate Bluetooth on the desired device.
5. After a few seconds, the device should appear on the iMac. Select the respective devices from each other.
6. In most cases, the connection is made directly. Sometimes you also have to set up the connection using an additional number code.

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Next, we'll show you how to connect your Android smartphone to the iMac.