bluetooth speaker connects then drops the connection on Mac mini M2

Hey there CitizenX,

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.

To get started, if having issues with your Bluetooth speaker disconnecting unexpectedly from your Mac, give the steps listed in the following resource a try that can help troubleshoot the issue: Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support

Symptoms of wireless interference

Any of these symptoms could be caused by interference affecting the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signal:

* Device doesn't connect or stay connected

* Connection is slow and signal strength is low

* Bluetooth audio skips, stutters, cuts off, or has static or buzzing

* Pointer movement is erratic or jumpy

If the issue persists after going through the steps above, do you have any issues with your Bluetooth speaker if you try reconnecting it to your Apple TV, or if you try connecting another Bluetooth device to your Mac mini?

We look forward to hearing back from you.

Take care!

Greetings CitizenX,

To help isolate the issue, test and see if the behavior occurs while using a different macOS user account. Check out those steps here: Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support

Add a user

1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, then click Users & Groups  in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)

2. Click the Add Account button below the list of users on the right (you may be asked to enter your password.)

3. Click the New Account pop-up menu, then choose a type of user.

Kind regards.

Hello CitizenX,

Thanks for that info. See if it still connects to those other devices that are not running the update.

If not, since other BT devices DO work with the Mac, and since it's a couple years old device, we would recommend contacting the manufacturer for repair options.

You can also try purchasing a new BT speaker that is designed to work with macOS 13.5.2 and newer. Keep the receipt in case it also doesn't work, but for the moment, we know other devices connect and stay connected to your new Mac, which means the BT there and on your other devices, work properly. All indications point to it being something isolated with that speaker. And since it's no longer working on the other devices not running the same macOS, and it's a few years old, it's possible it's that device only.

Until we know new devices specifically designed to work with macOS 13 and newer also do not work, we have to assume they will. The timing with the update is merely coincidental. Thanks.

Hey CitizenX,

Glad to hear you got it figured out! Thanks for letting us know.

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Have a great week.