Troubleshoot macOS (15 or Above) Fails to Connect to xTool Device
Updated Oct 20,2025
Updated Oct 20,2025


Issue description

  • If you have a Mac computer running macOS version 15 or higher and are unable to connect to your xTool laser device, please refer to this troubleshooting guide for assistance.


💡Note: Connecting Mac computers to xTool engraver requires a USB 2.0 Type-C to Type-C cable.

 


Possible cause

When you operate Software for the first time, a notification will prompt you to allow xTool Creative Space(XCS)/xTool Studio to access local networks.

  • If the "Don’t Allow" is selected, xTool Creative Space(XCS)/xTool Studio will be denied access to the machine.


  • To ensure a seamless connection, click on the "Allow" at this step.

 

Troubleshooting

#Check local network access for XCS/xTool Studio

  • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Local Network.
  • Ensure that xTool Creative Space has network access; otherwise, the machine cannot connect to the computer.
    • If the local network access is disabled, toggle the switch to enable it, allowing the software to access your local network.

Local Networ


For xTool Creative Space:

For xTool Creative Space


For xTool Studio:

For xTool Studio



If the issue persists despite following the above steps, please contact xTool Customer Service at support@xtool.com. Include a detailed description of the issue and a list of the troubleshooting results you have already attempted to help us determine the appropriate course of action promptly.

 

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