GAMR Play Pad not showing on MacBook

If your GAMR Play Pad doesn’t appear in the Bluetooth list on your MacBook, here are a few things you can check.

Step 1: Make sure your Play Pad is in pairing mode

1. Press and hold the Power button on the headboard of your GAMR Play Pad.
2. Confirm that the GAMR "G" logo is blinking.
3. A blinking "G" logo means your Play Pad is in pairing mode.

Step 2: Forget the Play Pad on any other device

If your Play Pad is still connected to another device, your MacBook will not see it.

1. On that device, open the device page for Gamr<mac address>.
2. Select Forget This Device.
3. Confirm the prompt to forget the device.

Step 3: Turn Bluetooth off and on again

If you still don’t see it:

1. On your MacBook, open System Settings and select Bluetooth.
2. Turn Bluetooth off.
3. Turn it back on.

Step 4: Connect your Play Pad

1. Look for Gamr<mac address> under Nearby Devices.
2. Click Connect.

Step 5: Confirm the connection

1. Your Play Pad moves to My Devices with the status Connected.
2. The blinking "G" logo turns into a steady glow on your GAMR Play Pad.

Start playing

Launch Apple Arcade or explore other controller-supported games and start playing with your GAMR Play Pad.