The Milod service on Mac has been causing confusion and concern among users. You might have noticed it running in the background and wondered, “Is this a threat to my system?” Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered.
After thorough research, we can confidently say that Milod is a harmless Bluetooth service. It’s an integral part of macOS, especially for those using Bluetooth devices like the HomePod.
~/Library/Daemon Containers/F68D34A1-3EBA-4C03-B7FD-27B10C2BADE6/Data/com.apple.milod/milo.db-wal. OR /Library/Developer/CommandLineTools/SDKs/MacOSX15.0.sdk/usr/share/man/man8/milod.8
Here’s what you need to know:
- Milod is short for “micro-location daemon” and is directly related to Bluetooth functionality.
- It first appeared in macOS Sequoia and is absent in earlier versions.
- Filtering the Console by “process:milod” reveals entries mentioning Bluetooth devices and their connection status:
CBDiscovery CLMiLoLeeching: Device found: CBDevice XXXXXXXXX-E040-5716-550B-XXXXXXXXX, BDA XXXXXXXXX, Nm 'Living Room', Md AudioAccessory1,1, IDS XXXXXXXXX-130D-43F0-898A-XXXXXXXXX, AcID [email protected], stID CC830B4F-130D-43F0-898A-XXXXXXXXX, DsFl 0x80040 < NearbyInfo NearbyAction >, DvF 0x40000000300 < Family SharedHome Connectable >, RSSI -55, Ch 37, AdTsMC <XXXXXXXXX>, AMfD <4c 00 0f 05 90 00 c5 31 f2 10 02 03 04>, nbAF 0x90 < DeviceClose HasAuthTag >, nbIF 0x100 < WiFiP2P >, CF 0x80200000000 < RSSI Attributes > milod com.apple.bluetooth
So, if you see Milod running on your Mac, there’s no need to panic. It’s a system service that ensures your Bluetooth devices stay connected and function properly.
In conclusion, Milod is a safe and essential component of macOS. Keeping it running in the background is crucial for a seamless Bluetooth experience. Trust in Apple’s commitment to security and enjoy using your Mac with peace of mind.