alexisp70

Q: Any old Android can connect Bluetooth to my imac, Why my iPhone 6 CAN'T??!!

I am SUPER frustrated and annoyed with this issue. My iPhone 6 cannot connect bluetooth to anything. How come Apple has not figured this out. Any old cheap android phone can connect to anything bluetooth but my super-expensive high-tech iPhone 6 CAN'T, WHy??!! since 2013 and maybe earlier I've been seeing this issue with iPhones, something so simple, so useful, and Apple can't figure it out. Come on!! I'm just really annoyed over this issue!!! PLEASE DO SOMETHING QUICK!!! SOLVE THIS! WE NEED BLUETOOTH TO WORK!! Apple has simplified many things in life, but it has totally SCREWED-UP bluetooth connectivity.

iPhone 6, iOS 9

Posted on Jun 30, 2016 9:25 PM

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Q: Any old Android can connect Bluetooth to my imac, Why my iPhone 6 CAN'T??!!

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jun 30, 2016 9:27 PM in response to alexisp70
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    Jun 30, 2016 9:27 PM in response to alexisp70

    And iPhone is not meant to be connected to a computer via Bluetooth.

  • by ChrisJ4203,

    ChrisJ4203 ChrisJ4203 Jun 30, 2016 9:29 PM in response to alexisp70
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    Jun 30, 2016 9:29 PM in response to alexisp70

    My iPhone will connect to all sorts of Bluetooth devices, however as Carolyn has stated, they are not designed to connect to a computer. They do use Bluetooth and wi-fi to do certain tasks with the computer, such as AirDrop, however they do not need to be paired with Bluetooth, just have Bluetooth turned on.

  • by sberman,Helpful

    sberman sberman Jul 1, 2016 4:54 AM in response to alexisp70
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    Jul 1, 2016 4:54 AM in response to alexisp70

    I agree completely with the two responses above.

     

    One additional point:  Instead of focusing on how to do something (pair my cellular telephone to my iMac), you should be focused on what you are trying to do (e.g., share a Safari page from my iPhone to my iMac).

     

    There is very likely a simple way to perform whatever it is you're trying to do.

  • by Macology,Solvedanswer

    Macology Macology Jul 1, 2016 4:54 AM in response to alexisp70
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    Jul 1, 2016 4:54 AM in response to alexisp70

    1) This is a forum for support questions only. All of the respondents here are fellow Apple users that freely offering advice, not Apple employees. If you wish to make a complaint or suggestion about Apple products and services, please visit http://www.apple.com/feedback/

     

    2) The iPhone is not meant to be paired with computers via Bluetooth, as there is no Bluetooth pairing option available. iPhones connect to computers by one of two methods; syncing with iTunes via USB, or syncing with iTunes via Wi-Fi. Syncing through iTunes has consistently been the method of connecting iDevices to a Mac or PC.

     

    3) The iPhone can be paired with any commercial Bluetooth product that is meant for pairing, such as keyboards, headphones, speakers etc. If you need instructions on how to pair your iPhone with Bluetooth devices, please follow the instructions found in the Apple support article linked below.

     

    Get help connecting a Bluetooth accessory with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

     

    Best of luck with your situation.

  • by alexisp70,

    alexisp70 alexisp70 Jul 1, 2016 4:58 AM in response to sberman
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    Jul 1, 2016 4:58 AM in response to sberman

    I See... well what I want to do is transfer files from my iMac to my iPhone 6. Maybe I just zeroed in on the whole Bluetooth issue and actually overlooked or ignored the other option. What do you recommend the airdrop thingy? Or can I just drop content into the iPhone itself? Thanks a bunch!

  • by LACAllen,

    LACAllen LACAllen Jul 1, 2016 9:05 AM in response to alexisp70
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    Jul 1, 2016 9:05 AM in response to alexisp70

    Look at iCloud syncing depending on the files you want to transfer.

     

    What are you trying to transfer?

  • by Courcoul,

    Courcoul Jul 1, 2016 9:12 AM in response to alexisp70
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    Jul 1, 2016 9:12 AM in response to alexisp70

    AirDrop is the recommended venue for filesharing between Apple devices.

     

    BTW, there IS a legitimate use for Bluetooth pairing between an iPhone and a Mac: Personal Hotspot! If away from any wired or W-Fi network your Mac can hook up to, but the iPhone has adequate cellular service with data provisioning, it can be used to connect the Mac to the Internet via the USB cable (fastest), local/private Wi-Fi (fast), or Bluetooth (quick).

  • by alexisp70,

    alexisp70 alexisp70 Jul 1, 2016 10:36 AM in response to Macology
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    Jul 1, 2016 10:36 AM in response to Macology

    Its truly a relief to know that it's not some major glitch but that's just how it's supposed to behave. I truly appreciate your response I am quite satisfied with your help

  • by Macology,

    Macology Macology Jul 1, 2016 1:04 PM in response to alexisp70
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    Jul 1, 2016 1:04 PM in response to alexisp70

    My pleasure. Glad to have clarified the matter for you. Also, if you are looking to move files from your Mac and onto your iPhone, you have a few options.

     

    1) Use iCloud Drive iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

     

    2) You can use Airdrop if your Mac is a supported model Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac - Apple Support

     

    3) You can e-mail yourself the files as attachments and open them up in the appropriate apps on your iPhone

     

    4) You can transfer photos from your Mac to your iPhone using the all-new Photos app Photos for OS X: Overview of importing photos and video

     

    Best of luck

  • by Macology,

    Macology Macology Jul 1, 2016 1:09 PM in response to Courcoul
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    Jul 1, 2016 1:09 PM in response to Courcoul

    This is all true. AirDrop technically uses Bluetooth, but not strictly with pairing, and it also uses a Wi-Fi protocol. I suppose I should have gone into greater detail to explain the nuances.

  • by Michael Black,

    Michael Black Michael Black Jul 1, 2016 1:20 PM in response to Macology
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    Jul 1, 2016 1:20 PM in response to Macology

    Airdrop uses BT only for detecting other airdrop enabled devices nearby, and for handshaking to create the peer-to-peer wifi network.  The actual data is transferred over wifi though.