Bluetooth keyboard switching is not seamless between Mac mini and MacBook
A and a work MacBook are being used with the same Apple keyboard and mouse. The keyboard and mouse do not automatically connect to whichever Mac is being used, even when only one Mac is active at a time.
Switching to the other Mac currently requires plugging the keyboard and mouse in with a cable so the new device can recognize and connect to them. The expected setup was one keyboard and mouse moving smoothly between the Mac mini and MacBook, but the actual switching is not seamless.
Key points
- The setup uses a and a work MacBook.
- The same Apple keyboard and mouse are meant to serve both Macs.
- The keyboard and mouse do not switch automatically to the Mac currently being used.
- A cable connection is needed during switching so the new Mac can recognize the devices.
- users should plan a backup input or path.