Tip 15See Bluetooth Signal Strength

If you use any Bluetooth devices with your Mac, such as a keyboard or mouse, there are a variety of ways you can view the strength of the signal between your Mac and the device(s).

Using System Preferences to View Signal Strength

To get the most information, you can use System Preferences (Apple menuSystem Preferences). Once it’s open, click the Bluetooth icon, and then select the Bluetooth device in the list while holding down Option—see Figure 5, Viewing the signal strength of a Bluetooth peripheral. You’ll see a number along with a familiar signal bar display that you might be used to with your cell phone or Wi-Fi signal.

Figure 5. Viewing the signal strength of a Bluetooth peripheral

As with similar displays, ...

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