Check Bluetooth Devices and Battery Levels

One command lists every paired Bluetooth device, whether it is connected, and often its battery level.

macOShardwarebluetoothDiagnosticsLow risk

Run `system_profiler SPBluetoothDataType` and look under 'Connected' for device details and battery readings.

01Command

Command

$ system_profiler SPBluetoothDataType

02What it does

When a mouse or headphones act up, the first question is whether macOS still sees them at all. This report separates 'Connected' from 'Not Connected' devices, shows each device's address, firmware version, and — for input devices and AirPods — battery percentages. It also shows the Bluetooth module's hardware settings at the top, useful when the radio itself seems broken. No pairing or unpairing happens here; it is a read-only snapshot, safe to run any time.

03Risk

RiskLow risk

04Undo

✓No undo needed — this command does not change persistent state.

05Sources

system_profiler — hardware reports (macOS man page)
SS64 · technical · 2026-09-17
Evidence: SPBluetoothDataType lists connected and paired devices with manufacturer, firmware and battery information.

Last verified: 2026-09-18 · Category: System & Settings

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