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Q: bluetooth connection fails iOS 8.0.2 OS X yosemite

Hi, I'm facing connection problems trying to create a bluetooth connection between my iphone (iOS 8.0.2) and MacBook Pro with the new OS X Yosemite.

I'm not able to pair the two devices

 

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marco

Posted on Oct 17, 2014 4:38 AM

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  • by stephan jnr,

    stephan jnr stephan jnr Nov 8, 2014 2:44 AM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 8, 2014 2:44 AM in response to marcovela

    FIX / SOLUTION TO END ALL MISERY

     

    Same problem with Android S4

     

    The solution is simple after you have done all the recommended resets you have to go to the Sharing folder under System Preferences and select Bluetooth sharing option. After that all will work.

  • by tadeeb,

    tadeeb tadeeb Nov 9, 2014 2:54 PM in response to pjniez
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    Nov 9, 2014 2:54 PM in response to pjniez

    I see 2 things under this Subject - Handoff and BT connectivity. My Handoff is working since iOS 8.1 upgrade and Yosemite(10.10).

     

    Yes I am aware I don't need BT connection for Handoff to work. But it is insane to know iPhone BT does not connect to any of my Apple devices(expect for iMac, MacPro which BT keyboard and Mouse). The same iPhone 5s connects with BlueAnt S4 True Handsfree Speakerphone, but none to any of my Macs.

     

    No matter what I do - my iPhone 5s will not connect to any of my Apple Computers(mid 2013 Air, late 2012 iMac, MacPro). I did a PRAM reset on the computers, turned ON and off the BT, did SMC reset and even have Bluetooth sharing ON. Yes I am on current Bluetooth version as well.

    It's bizarre to say the least that connectivity on non-apple products work with iPhone.

     

    Before upgrading to iOS 8.1 and Yosemite 10.10 - my iPhone had no issue with BT connectivity.

    In addition to my iPhone 5s, I have tried to connect using iPhone 4s(still on iOS 7), iPhone 5(on iOS7) and iPhone6 (iOS8.1) - none will connect to MBAs, MBPs running on Yosemite, but all of them connect with all Macs running Mavericks or even Mountain Lion. Huh

  • by d0wnco1d,

    d0wnco1d d0wnco1d Nov 11, 2014 10:26 PM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 11, 2014 10:26 PM in response to marcovela

    I cannot connect either, I have tried everything.

     

    Macbook pro 2014 mid w/iphone 6 all brand new apple items purchased less than a month.

  • by cheekymom,

    cheekymom cheekymom Nov 12, 2014 5:02 PM in response to stevenuscg
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    Nov 12, 2014 5:02 PM in response to stevenuscg

    do you know how this might be remedied?

  • by Kasmondo,

    Kasmondo Kasmondo Nov 13, 2014 2:49 AM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 13, 2014 2:49 AM in response to marcovela

    I'm experiencing a similar issue with BT.

     

    I have the MBA with Yosemite and iPhone 4 with iOS 7.1.2 (latest firmware).

     

    I am out and about and sometimes there is no wifi hotspots so handy to use the Personal Hotspot functionality on the iPhone.

     

    Firstly, tried to connect with wifi, and the MBA does not connect. Tried the BT option, which is what I am writing this here, and following the instructions as outlined on the iPhone Personal Hotspot page:

     

    To Connect using Bluetooth

    1. Pair iPhone with your computer

    2. On iPhone, tap Pair or enter the code displayed on your computer

    3. Connect to iPhone from computer

     

    The outcome is as follows:

    Turned on BT on iPhone and tried to connect to MBA, it failed. Got the following error message:

    "Connection Unsuccessful   Macbook Air is not supported"

     

    Tried to connect the other way, it failed. Got the same error message. The MBA initially shows Connected then goes to Not Connected.

     

    It was working in the past and now it doesn't.

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Nov 13, 2014 4:03 AM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 13, 2014 4:03 AM in response to marcovela

    This has to be the longest “nothing” thread in the history of ASC.

     

    Even if you manage to pair your iPhone to your Mac via bluetooth, there are no bluetooth services that are supported between the two devices.

    Every service that is capable between the iPhone and a Mac over Bluetooth does not require pairing at all anymore.

    • You cannot do traditional Bluetooth file sharing between an iPhone and a Mac via Bluetooth
      • Any file sharing is done via AirDrop or iCloud Drive
    • Traditional Tethering to iPhone is not supported anymore
      • You now use the WiFi Hotspot feature in the Wi-Fi status menu.
    • You cannot use your iPhone as a Bluetooth Speaker for your Mac.
    • You cannot use your iPhone as a Bluetooth headset for your Mac.
    • Every other Service in the Bluetooth spec is not supported between iPhone and Mac.

     

    To use AirDrop, Handoff, Continuity, Wi-Fi Hotspot you should not pair your iPhone to your Mac.

     

    Again, there is nothing in the Bluetooth spec that can be used between your iPhone and your Mac, so it may Pair, but there is no reason to stay connected. There is nothing it can do being Paired with your Mac.

    You can pair it all day long, but it will not enable the new features.

    If AirDrop, Handoff, Continuity, or Wi-Fi Hotspot features do not work on your Mac and iPhone, something else is wrong.

  • by d0wnco1d,

    d0wnco1d d0wnco1d Nov 13, 2014 9:49 AM in response to Barney-15E
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    Nov 13, 2014 9:49 AM in response to Barney-15E

    Sadly I disabled my Bluetooth on my phone and my MacBook pro and my handoff stopped working. So I have to  have my Bluetooth enabled on both devices for handoff to work.

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Nov 13, 2014 3:36 PM in response to d0wnco1d
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    Nov 13, 2014 3:36 PM in response to d0wnco1d

    d0wnco1d wrote:

     

    Sadly I disabled my Bluetooth on my phone and my MacBook pro and my handoff stopped working. So I have to  have my Bluetooth enabled on both devices for handoff to work.

    Duh? How does that relate to what I posted? Having Bluetooth enabled does not require you to pair. If you must disable Bluetooth, then most of those features will not work. They use Bluetooth, but they don’t need to be paired.

  • by R-TIN,

    R-TIN R-TIN Nov 14, 2014 9:57 AM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 14, 2014 9:57 AM in response to marcovela

    YO guys!

     

    is this from Apple or is it spam?

     

     

    ##########

     

    Hi Artin,

     

      I just wanted to follow up and see if you were able to cal in and verify I’m from Apple, and if you were open to provide some additional data about the issue you posted about. If not, that is perfectly ok, I just wanted to clarify if we were good with going forward or not. I hope you have a great day!

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Derek Bailey
     Applecare Senior Advisor
    Email: derek.b@apple.com
    1-877-388-0879 ext 1100064


     

    On Nov 13, 2014, at 12:10 PM, Derek <derek.b@apple.com> wrote:

     

      That’s a good question, but to be honest, I don’t know the answer. Only those in one of our Apple Retail Stores or related to the departments that ship those products would know I believe.


    Kind regards,

     

    Derek Bailey
     Applecare Senior Advisor
    Email: derek.b@apple.com
    1-877-388-0879 ext 1100064


     

    On Nov 13, 2014, at 11:33 AM, Artin > wrote:

     

     

    You call up every case on the forums?

     

    Interesting.

    Can you answer me If you guys sale iPhone 6 Plus modell: A1524 which works in Sweden / Europe / US in your US Apple Store or is it normally the model: A1522 ?


    Sent from my Silvery iPhone 5S!


    On 13 nov 2014, at 18:29, Derek <derek.b@apple.com> wrote:

     

    Hi Artin,

      I’ve found the easiest way is to call AppleCare in your region (according to the web site. http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232 it is (020) 100 529) and ask them to look up our case number. The case number is internationally useable. (The case number is 695272715). Thanks!

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Derek Bailey
     Applecare Senior Advisor
    Email: derek.b@apple.com
    1-877-388-0879 ext 1100064


     

    On Nov 13, 2014, at 11:22 AM, Artin

     

     

    I dont know Derek.

     

    How do I know you are a real Apple employe ?


    Sent from my Silvery iPhone 5S!


    On 13 nov 2014, at 18:08, Derek <derek.b@apple.com> wrote:

     

    Good Evening Artin,

     

      I am reaching out to you again in regards to your post about not being able to pair your iPhone with your Mac. I would like to follow up with you to gather some additional data for engineering, so would you let me know a good time to give you a call? I work Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm USA Central time (3:30pm-12:30am local time). Thanks and I look forward to hear from you!


     

    Kind regards,

     

    Derek Bailey
     Applecare Senior Advisor
    Email: derek.b@apple.com
    1-877-388-0879 ext 1100064

     

     

  • by moheny,

    moheny moheny Nov 17, 2014 4:28 PM in response to Barney-15E
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    Nov 17, 2014 4:28 PM in response to Barney-15E

    Just want to update,

    Yosemite 10.10.1 ( new version ) with iPhone 6 plus iOS 8.1 - still not paired !

  • by stephan jnr,

    stephan jnr stephan jnr Nov 17, 2014 6:51 PM in response to moheny
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    Nov 17, 2014 6:51 PM in response to moheny

    Go To system preferences and activate bluetooth under the sharing folderScreen Shot 2014-11-18 at 07.49.23.jpgScreen Shot 2014-11-18 at 07.50.36.jpgScreen Shot 2014-11-18 at 07.50.36.jpg

  • by Axon Aps,

    Axon Aps Axon Aps Nov 18, 2014 6:00 AM in response to stephan jnr
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    Nov 18, 2014 6:00 AM in response to stephan jnr

    I tried the set-up suggested by stephan jnr.

     

    Still no joy.  Message says that device does not have the necessary services implying that my iphone 5 ver 8.1 is missing something.

     

    I bit on Yosemite....****!  Apple please fix this.

  • by IMRAN,

    IMRAN IMRAN Nov 24, 2014 2:51 PM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 24, 2014 2:51 PM in response to marcovela

    Incredible to have the latest MacBook Pro with latest Yosemite 10.10.1 and latest iPhone 6 Plus with iOS 8.1.1 and can't connect two APPLE devices to each other over Bluetooth that people have been able to connect separate vendors' products together with for a decade or more. Yet one more Apple defect I am experiencing. Unbelievable.

     

    Imran

  • by Squint Photography,

    Squint Photography Squint Photography Nov 25, 2014 5:51 PM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 25, 2014 5:51 PM in response to marcovela

    How disappointing.

    Will Apple ever work again, my devices all have the  latest OS's iphone/ipad/desktop/laptop and I still have wi-fi/bluetooth issues all connectivity pretty much does not work as it should.

    The real "handoff" might need to be to a platform/brand that works.

    Rob

  • by Undia,

    Undia Undia Nov 27, 2014 7:16 AM in response to marcovela
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    Nov 27, 2014 7:16 AM in response to marcovela

    Bluetooth and Airdrop work fine between devices, but not with Macbook Pro Yosemite. Tried resets etc. but pairing keeps failing.

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