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MacBook Pro
In attempting to pair my iPhone, iMac and MacBook Pro, bluetooth pairs normally and then disconnects within seconds. Why?
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
Bluetooth pairing those devices is not supported.
An iPhone will not pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) or an iPad except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it. See the following for more information: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7722
If you are attempting to use Handoff/Continuity or AirDrop, that does involve Bluetooth but the devices are NOT paired; Bluetooth just needs to be on and the devices in range of each other. The following may help with Handoff/Continuity issues: Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support
Also see Share files between your Mac and Bluetooth devices - Apple Support
Bluetooth pairing those devices is not supported.
An iPhone will not pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) or an iPad except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it. See the following for more information: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7722
If you are attempting to use Handoff/Continuity or AirDrop, that does involve Bluetooth but the devices are NOT paired; Bluetooth just needs to be on and the devices in range of each other. The following may help with Handoff/Continuity issues: Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support
Also see Share files between your Mac and Bluetooth devices - Apple Support
In attempting to pair my iPhone, iMac and MacBook Pro, bluetooth pairs normally and then disconnects within seconds. Why?
