The BTPay connects through Bluetooth or USB-HID on OSX.
Connect with USB-HID
The BTPay will be recognized as a Human Interface Device once plugged into the Macintosh USB port. Use a standard USB-miniUSB plug to attach the BTPay (mini-USB port on left side) to the Macintosh.
Connect with Bluetooth
You can use your Macintosh with the BTPay. Before you can use the BTPay with your Mac, you need to pair it
- Make sure your BTPay is on and displaying the default power-on screen
- From the Mac desktop, choose System Preferences > Bluetooth, the mac searches for nearby BTPay.
Note: While your Mac device can maintain multiple pairing records, it can only connect to one BTPay at a time. This prevents your Mac from sending your data to the wrong BTPay.
- Once BTPay is discovered, click the "Pair" button next to BTPay.
- Because a PIN is required, the pairing will initially fail. When it fails, another button will appear "Options...". Click that button.
- Enter the PIN "123456" and Pair. When pairing is complete, you can use the BTPay with your Mac.
How to check Bluetooth status
You can see whether a Bluetooth accessory is connected to the Mac, by looking at the Bluetooth icon in the status bar at the top of the screen:
- Clicking on that icon will present a drop down menu with all paired accessories
Unpairing BTPay from a Mac
If you've paired your Mac with BTPay and no longer wish to use that accessory, you may unpair it. If you wish to leave the device paired, but route calls through a second, paired device, turn off the first device and then turn on the second device. Then in System Preferences > Bluetooth, tap on the device you wish to use.
- From the Home screen choose System Preferences > Bluetooth. If Bluetooth isn't on, turn it on.
- Choose the BTPay and click the close "X" icon on the right of the name.
- Until you pair the Bluetooth accessory again, your Mac won't route information through it.
Troubleshooting Bluetooth connections
Occasionally while using your Mac you may notice unexpected Bluetooth behavior such as disconnects, intermittent connectivity, or difficulty finding, pairing, or connecting to BTPay.
Follow these steps first:
- Check that you are in range of the BTPay with which you are trying to pair your Mac. Most Bluetooth accessories have a range of approximately 30 feet.
- On your Mac, select System Preferences > Bluetooth and find BTPay in the list. If BTPay says Not Connected, tap the name of BTPay to attempt to connect it.
- select System Preferences > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off and then on again.
- Make sure that your BTPay is turned on and fully charged or connected to power.
- Restart your Mac.
- Select System Preferences > Bluetooth and locate the Bluetooth accessory you are currently connected to or attempting to connect to. Then tap close icon "X" on the right and remove the device. Try to pair your Bluetooth accessory again. You will to enter your BTPay PIN "123456" again.
- Restart the BTPay accessory by unplugging from USB power and pulling battery.
Bluetooth disconnects, intermittent connectivity, or unable to find
- Move your BTPay closer to your Mac.
- Position your Mac and BTPay in direct line of sight of each other.
- Check for sources of potential interference and move both the Mac and the BTPay away from other electronic devices.
Can't pair to BTPay
- If you see the word "Connected" next to the BTPay in System Preferences > Bluetooth, your Mac is already paired with BTPay. Remember, you can only connect to one BTPay at a time.
- Be sure that you are entering the correct PIN "123456" when pairing with BTPay.
Can't connect with BTPay
- Move your BTPay closer to your Mac.
- Check for sources of potential interference and move both the Mac and the BTPay away from other electronic devices.