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My iPad Pro says my Mac air book is not supported for bluethooth. What to do now?

My iPad Pro says my Mac air book is not supported in Bluetooth. How do I pair them?


iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Oct 14, 2022 3:28 PM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2022 3:34 PM

Bluetooth pairing an iPad and a MacBook Air is not supported.


An iPhoneor iPad will not pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) or another iPhone/iPad except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it. See the following for more information:  Bluetooth: Why can't I pair my iPhone or … - Apple Community

                 

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


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Oct 14, 2022 3:34 PM in response to kenyon101

Bluetooth pairing an iPad and a MacBook Air is not supported.


An iPhoneor iPad will not pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) or another iPhone/iPad except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it. See the following for more information:  Bluetooth: Why can't I pair my iPhone or … - Apple Community

                 

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


My iPad Pro says my Mac air book is not supported for bluethooth. What to do now?

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