Unable to pair new iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPad Pro

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Unable to pair new iPhone 11 Pro Max to iPad Pro

OS is up to date on both, Bluetooth is on and in discoverable mode for both, I’ve rebooted both. I can see each device on the other device but it will not pair. On the iPhone, I get “Pairing Unsuccessful. Pairing took too long. Make sure iPad is turned on, in range, and is ready to pair.” On the iPad, “Pairing Unsuccessful. Make sure iPhone is turned on, in range, and is ready to pair.” I have them right next to each other. Help!

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 13

Posted on May 18, 2020 4:58 AM

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Answer 1

jh.3

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May 18, 2020 5:40 AM in response to oboyyme203

First, make sure they are both signed into the same Apple ID. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on other devices. Make sure it is switched on (green), and then check your iPad in the list of devices below. Should now work.

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Answer 2

oboyyme203 Author

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May 18, 2020 5:41 AM in response to oboyyme203

I just got it to work.

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Answer 3

ProustGiulio

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May 18, 2020 5:02 AM in response to oboyyme203

You can't do it, sorry. No way to connect an iPhone to an iPad (and viceversa) via BT.

Regards

Giulio

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Answer 4

KiltedTim

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May 18, 2020 5:01 AM in response to oboyyme203

That's not a feature of iOS. What are you trying to accomplish?

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Answer 5

jh.3

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May 18, 2020 5:01 AM in response to oboyyme203

You can't connect them via Bluetooth - there is no need. What is it that you are wanting to do after connecting them? There may be a much better and easier way.

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