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Apple releases macOS Monterey 12.2.1 update, chases after Bluetooth/battery drain issue

Apple on Thursday released macOS Monterey 12.2.1.

The update, a 1.04 gigabyte download, adds the following fixes and changes:

  • Important security updates and fixes an issue for Intel-based Mac computers that may cause the battery to drain during sleep when connected to Bluetooth peripherals.

The update looks to chase down a bug that caused batteries to drain, which had become a prevalent issue among users. The update can be located, downloaded, and installed via the System Preferences > Software Update feature.

If you’ve tried the update, please let us know about your experience in the comments.