OS 10.5 - Have to Re-Sync Bluetooth Keyboard Every Time at Startup

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #1 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 06:19 PM

The new Mac Pro comes with bluetooth installed. Every time I start it up, I have to pair it with my Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard. It makes me do the walkthrough of hitting the sync button on the bottom of the keyboard and typing in the string of numbers.
It's more annoying because I need to keep the Might Mouse plugged in even though I don't use it. If I don't keep the might mouse connected, it asks me to sync a bluetooth mouse at startup before it asks to sync the keyboard. I use the trackpad built into the keyboard so I don't have a standalone bluetooth mouse.
Is this normal to have to re-sync a keyboard every single time I boot up? I have checked the setting to see if there is anything to make this a permanent device and there isn't such a thing (that I have found.)

bobtomay · bobtomay #2 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 06:30 PM

Open Bluetooth Preferences
Click on the Advanced button - bottom right
Put a check mark in 'Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer'

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #3 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 06:44 PM

I can wake it up no problem. It's after a restart or a power on that I have to re-sync it.

Soulwar · Soulwar #4 (**permalink**)

03-07-2008, 10:00 PM

Not sure if this helps, it was done on Tiger, but it does mention; "Once the Setup Assistant receives your settings, the keyboard has completed the pairing process and will pair on restarts."

http://5thirtyone.com/archives/751

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #5 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 09:42 AM

Thanks soulwar. I found that link yesterday and it didn't help any.
I got that setup assistant you mentioned the first time I powered up where it asked to type in the buttons next to shift but that doesn't come up any more. There is no mention of "will pair on restarts" either.
I can always go back to the USB dongle it came with and turn off the internal Bluetooth completely.
I was just hoping I could not use the dongle and tie up a USB port.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #6 (**permalink**)

03-08-2008, 01:49 PM

I dunno if this helps or not, Bry. HID eFiddler.

Let us know how it goes.

bryphotoguy · bryphotoguy #7 (**permalink**)

03-09-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacHeadCase

I dunno if this helps or not, Bry. HID eFiddler.

Let us know how it goes.

Thanks MHC. The only button that doesn't work on this keyboard is the Windows button. Everything else works fine but thanks for the help. Cool sounding app.

I don't know what my cousin did. Maybe he didn't do anything but about 10 seconds after everything is loaded the bluetooth app finally syncs with the keyboard. Wish there wasn't a delay but good enough.

Thanks everyone!

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #8 (**permalink**)

03-09-2008, 02:27 PM

Maybe you could check out if (and when) a Bluetooth enabler loads in the Startup Items and make it load sooner... if at all possible, that is.

bryphotoguy #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,978 Mac Specs: Quad 2.8GHz Mac Pro, Edge iPhone	03-07-2008, 06:19 PM The new Mac Pro comes with bluetooth installed. Every time I start it up, I have to pair it with my Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard. It makes me do the walkthrough of hitting the sync button on the bottom of the keyboard and typing in the string of numbers. It's more annoying because I need to keep the Might Mouse plugged in even though I don't use it. If I don't keep the might mouse connected, it asks me to sync a bluetooth mouse at startup before it asks to sync the keyboard. I use the trackpad built into the keyboard so I don't have a standalone bluetooth mouse. Is this normal to have to re-sync a keyboard every single time I boot up? I have checked the setting to see if there is anything to make this a permanent device and there isn't such a thing (that I have found.) January 2008 Member of the Month
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Soulwar #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 27, 2008 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 1,515 Mac Specs: iMac 17" 1Ghz G4  iPhone 3G  10.5.5	03-07-2008, 10:00 PM Not sure if this helps, it was done on Tiger, but it does mention; "Once the Setup Assistant receives your settings, the keyboard has completed the pairing process and will pair on restarts." http://5thirtyone.com/archives/751 When all else fails, try everything! The Rep System and you. Life's a joke...If you're not laughing, then you didn't get it. June 2008
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bryphotoguy #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,978 Mac Specs: Quad 2.8GHz Mac Pro, Edge iPhone	03-08-2008, 09:42 AM Thanks soulwar. I found that link yesterday and it didn't help any. I got that setup assistant you mentioned the first time I powered up where it asked to type in the buttons next to shift but that doesn't come up any more. There is no mention of "will pair on restarts" either. I can always go back to the USB dongle it came with and turn off the internal Bluetooth completely. I was just hoping I could not use the dongle and tie up a USB port. January 2008 Member of the Month
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MacHeadCase #6 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	03-08-2008, 01:49 PM I dunno if this helps or not, Bry. HID eFiddler. Let us know how it goes.
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MacHeadCase #8 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	03-09-2008, 02:27 PM Maybe you could check out if (and when) a Bluetooth enabler loads in the Startup Items and make it load sooner... if at all possible, that is.
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