Bluetooth on iPhone says iPad not supported

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Bluetooth on iPhone says iPad not supported

My iPhone 8+ no longer connects to iPad via Bluetooth. The phone detects the iPad and vice versa but no connection. iPad says to be sure phone is on and within range. iPhone says that iPad not supported.

I have most recent updates on each device.

I have turned each device off and on. I have reset network settings. I have toggled airplane mode on and off. I have toggled Bluetooth off and on.

What else can I try? All suggestions appreciated.

Lia

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 3, 2020 1:54 PM

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Answer 1

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Phil0124

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Apr 3, 2020 1:59 PM in response to corneliafromoxbow

Directly pairing one iOS device to another is not supported, and never has been.

Most features that require bluetooth between an iPhone and iPad do not require they be paired.

What exactly are you trying to accomplish?

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Answer 2

Apr 3, 2020 2:34 PM in response to Phil0124

Stedman1 and Phil0124 Sorry, guys! Your query as to what I want to accomplish rang a bell in my brain. What I needed to do was allow access to hotspot on my phone so iPad could connect for data when WiFi not available. Thanks so much for the nudge in the right direction.

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