Note: “Additional Tools for Xcode 8” supports only macOS Sierra. Look for the version of the tools package that corresponds to your version of Xcode. Previously the package has been called “Hardware IO Tools” but since Xcode 8 it’s just “Additional Tools”. (2) Second - go to the “Downloads for Apple Developers” section and search for Xcode. Apple ID is required for both downloads (1) (2). (1) First - grab Xcode over here if it’s not already installed. Then an additional tools package that contains the “Bluetooth Explorer” app, which is needed to activate the “Host Controller”.
Csr usb bluetooth driver for mac mac os#
Mine actually says on the back of the box that it’s Mac OS compatible.įirst you need to install: Xcode (the OS X developer tools). But it’s safe to ignore that, as long as you have a supported chipset in your hands.
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I noticed that with a lot of compatible dongles you don’t see Mac compatibility listed. I purchased a Broadcom BCM20702 equipped USB Bluetooth Adapter which went under the brand name “GMYLE” (although received dongle says “Succul”). Note that I have El Capitan (10.11.6 at the time of writing) but this will most probably work with earlier versions of the macOS. This is a combo card with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combined - (1) Wi-Fi would work for a while and then turn itself off until restart, (2) Bluetooth would keep randomly turning off and back on, making it impossible to use any Bluetooth device. So I decided to get a cheap external adapter instead of paying for expensive replacement work. In my case the integrated AirPort Extreme card was broken on the Macbook Pro.
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Tip! Cheap macOS compatible Bluetooth USB dongles here on eBay. But you need to install some software just to enable it. It’s readily available used by many dongles, inexpensive and works easily without drivers. Looking for an easy to install Bluetooth USB dongle for your Mac or Hackintosh PC - I recommend the Broadcom BCM20702 Chipset.