Apple keypad bluethooth install#
Enter script (notice my shell is zsh, so if yours is different either install it or update command to fit your shell, such as 'if' statement of parenthesis):.In automator Create new automation of type 'Application'.Run blueutil -pared and idnetify device address, this is the device id used below, just substitute '-' with ':' (e.g 40:e6:4b:8d:52:12).Install blue util (can be done via 'bower install blueutil').This works by installing blueutil and creating an identical automator script on both devices: Well, after much playing around I was able to find something that is pretty close.
If the device doesn’t support it, you’ll need to pair and unpair it each time. There’s no software that is going to your initiate your Bluetooth devices to switch from one device to another - you can only imagine the security implications!īottom line, to easily switch between devices without complex the re-pairing as you describe, you need devices that support multiple pairings. There are many other brands (Bose, Apple AirPods, Sony, etc.) that have this functionality.
Sennheiser headphones (my personal choice) can pair with up to 8 devices total and with 2 simultaneously. However, products like the Logitech MX series as well as the K380 (typing on it right now) can pair with up to 3 devices and switch with the press of a button.
The Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad are designed to be paired with a single computer (they make no reference to multiple device pairings). You purchase Bluetooth devices (keyboard, mouse, headset, etc.) that have multiple device support. I would like to seamlessly switch my Bluetooth devices (headphones, magic keyboard, touch pad) between work / personal Macs without complex repairing.