Bluetooth Product-Specific Details

This article highlights details of the Bluetooth implementation specific to particular Mac computers. Unless otherwise specified in this article, Bluetooth support on a Mac computer adheres to the information in Bluetooth Concepts.

Mac Pro Computers

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for Mac Pro computers introduced beginning August 2006. Refer to the specific Mac Pro developer note for additional information.

Mac Pro Computers (January 2008)

The Mac Pro computers with Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series microprocessors were introduced in January 2008. The Mac Pro provides support for internal Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Mac Pro has an internal antenna for Bluetooth.

Mac Pro Computers (August 2006 and April 2007)

The quad-core Mac Pro was introduced in August 2006 and the 8-core Mac Pro was introduced in April 2007 as a configure-to-order-option. The Mac Pro provides support for an optional, internal Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is available as a fully-integrated configure-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit, which can be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR has an external antenna.

Xserve

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for Xserve servers.

Xserve (January 2008)

The Xserve with Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series microprocessors, introduced in January 2008, does not support built-in Bluetooth. Bluetooth is available via an external USB dongle adapter.

Xserve (August 2006)

The Xserve announced in August 2006, based on the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor, does not support built-in Bluetooth. Bluetooth is available via an external USB dongle adapter.

iMac Computers

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for iMac computers.

iMac Computers (April 2008)

The iMac Computers announced in April 2008, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor, provide standard support for internal Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (enhanched data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR has a built-in antenna.

iMac Computers (August 2007)

The iMac Computers announced in August 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor, provide standard support for internal Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanched data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR has a built-in antenna.

iMac with SuperDrive Computers (September 2006)

The iMac with SuperDrive computers announced in September 2006, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor, provide standard support for internal Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanched data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR has a built-in antenna.

iMac with Combo Drive Computer (September 2006)

The iMac with Combo drive computer announced in September 2006 is based on the Intel Core 2 Duo microprocessor. Bluetooth support is built into Mac OS X and is compliant with Bluetooth specification 2.0 + EDR. Accessing Bluetooth capabilities on the iMac requires a third-party dongle.

17-inch iMac for Education Computer (July 2006)

The 17-inch iMac for education computer announced in July 2006 is based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor. Bluetooth support is built into Mac OS X and is compliant with Bluetooth specification 2.0 + EDR. Accessing Bluetooth capabilities on the 17-inch iMac for education require a third-party dongle.

iMac Computers (January 2006)

The iMac computers announced in January 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanched data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the iMac and has a built-in antenna.

iMac G5 Computers (October 2005)

The iMac G5 computer introduced in October 2005 provides support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR via an interface to the PCI USB 2.0 bus. A combined, internal Bluetooth and AirPort Extreme module is standard on the iMac G5.

MacBook Computers

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for MacBook computers.

MacBook Computers (February 2008)

The MacBook computer introduced in February 2008, incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo processor on 45 nm process technology, provides support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the MacBook and has a built-in antenna.

MacBook Computers (November 2007)

The MacBook computer introduced in November 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provides support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the MacBook and has a built-in antenna.

MacBook Computers (May 2007)

The MacBook computer introduced in May 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provides support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the MacBook and has a built-in antenna.

MacBook Computers (November 2006)

The MacBook computers announced in November 2006, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the MacBook and has a built-in antenna.

MacBook Computers (May 2006)

The MacBook computers announced in May 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the MacBook and has a built-in antenna located near the power button, at the top-right of the keyboard.

MacBook Pro Computers

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for MacBook Pro computers.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (February 2008)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in February 2008, incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo processor on 45 nm process technology, provide support for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR is standard on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (February 2008)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in February 2008, incorporating the Intel Core 2 Duo processor on 45 nm process technology, provide support for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR is standard on the 15-inch MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (June 2007 and November 2007)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in June 2007 and November 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (June 2007 and November 2007)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers introduced in June 2007 and November 2007, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the 15-inch MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (October 2006)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computer announced in October 2006 and based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provides support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (October 2006)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers announced in October 2006 and based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the 15-inch MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna.

17-inch MacBook Pro Computers (April 2006)

The 17-inch MacBook Pro computers announced in April 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna located along the left edge of the body, to the left of the palm rest.

15-inch MacBook Pro Computers (January 2006)

The 15-inch MacBook Pro computers announced in January 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanched data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the MacBook Pro and has a built-in antenna located along the front palm rest.

MacBook Air Computers

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for MacBook Air computers. Refer to the specific MacBook Air developer note for additional information.

MacBook Air Computers (January 2008)

The MacBook Air computer introduced in January 2008, based on the Intel Core 2 Duo, provides support for Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR is standard in the MacBook Air and has a built-in antenna.

Mac mini Computers

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for Mac mini computers.

Mac mini Computers (February 2006)

The Mac mini computers announced in February 2006, based on the Intel Core Duo microprocessor or Intel Core Solo microprocessor, provide support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) through a port on the USB 2.0 controller. Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR is standard on the Mac mini and has a built-in antenna located on the top, left-front of the enclosure.

Power Mac Computers

This section provides Bluetooth-specific information for Power Mac computers.

Power Mac G5 Computers (October 2005)

The Power Mac G5 announced in October 2005 has an optional, combined, internal AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (enhanced data rate) module. AirPort Extreme and Bluetooth share two built-in antennas. The AirPort Extreme/Bluetooth module is available as a fully-integrated build-to-order option or as an Apple Authorized Service Provider kit, which can be installed by an Apple retail store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

The Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR connects via an interface to the PCI USB 2.0 bus.