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WRan
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Q: I can't connect my iPhone to my mac using bluetooth

I can't connect my iPhone to my mac using bluetooth to use handoff I can see the device but when i click pair it's says: "connection unsuccessful"

iPhone 5, OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Feb 10, 2016 6:35 AM

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WRan

Q: I can't connect my iPhone to my mac using bluetooth

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Feb 10, 2016 6:54 AM in response to WRan
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    Feb 10, 2016 6:54 AM in response to WRan

    Is your Mac one of thes:

    Handoff and Instant Hotspot are supported by the following Mac models, and require OS X Yosemite or later:

    • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 and later)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 and later)
    • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)
    • iMac (Late 2012 and later)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012 and later)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

     

    Are yo following these instructions for setting Continuity up?

    Use Continuity to connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Apple Support

    Note that you do not do the normal BT pairing between a device and a Mac. I iOS devices like an an iPhone do not pair to a computer but can connect via BT for specific tasks like Continuity