No sweat. Try here.

If you hold down the Option key while clicking on the Bluetooth menu icon, the MAC address of the adapter should be different. You can also verify in System Profiler. You'll know it's working if any existing pairings break. I've found that a BT 4.0 adapter is working better than the built-in adapter in my 2010-era Macbook. Cut corded contact with this Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter. This adapter lets users connect up to seven Bluetooth-enabled devices to a Bluetooth-compatible computer. It works with laptops and desktops running Microsoft Windows 10. This Insignia Bluetooth USB adapter maintains connections with devices up to 20 feet away.

I thought that BT would be built in to your mac Book Pro mid 2010, should be there at the top right of the screen next to the wifi icon, but what do I know? maybe it's turned off???? anyways give that a try. or iogear? No use messing around with a cheap-o BT dongle that says 'windows' on it, but doesn't mention mac at all, and then trying to get it to work somehow...not worth the fuss, frankly.... Hmmm....Mountain lion, eh?? bit of an older cat.....still, if it works for you....*cough* El Capitan*cough**...gosh it's sure dry in here...better get a coffee pronto !!

Bluetooth Dongles For Laptops

John B

Usb Bluetooth Dongle For Macbook Pro

Oct 24, 2018 2:28 PM