MacBook Pro Cannot Connect to iPhone

I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports, 2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5, 16 GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X) running Monterrey 12.6. I also have an iPhone 12 running iOS 16.0. Both use the same iCloud account, and both are running on the same network. However when I try to make a call on FaceTime on the MacBook using the iPhone, I get an error message that the MacBook and the iPhone need be on the same network. This happens even when I hotspot my MacBook on the iPhone.


What am I missing? I'm pretty sure I've misconfigured something.

iPhone 12

Posted on Dec 6, 2022 4:22 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2022 6:21 PM

Hi k283,



The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution:


"Make sure that your Mac, iPhone, and iPad meet the Continuity system requirements.

Your devices must also be near each other and set up as follows:

  • Each device is signed in with the same Apple ID.
  • Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple ID.
  • Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.
  • Each device is connected to the same network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
  • On your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, then turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.
  • On your iPad, go to Settings > FaceTime > Calls from iPhone, then turn on Calls from iPhone.
  • On your Mac, open the FaceTime app, choose FaceTime > Settings (or Preferences), then select Calls From iPhone.

If your carrier supports Wi-Fi calling on other devices, you can set up those devices to make and receive calls even when your iPhone isn't turned on or nearby. Learn about Wi-Fi calling."


You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: Make and receive phone calls on Mac or iPad - Apple Support


We also recommend restarting your devices and keeping them updated as those steps assure you have cleared out any minor software issues and are running the most current version.


Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support


Cheers!


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Dec 8, 2022 6:21 PM in response to k283

Hi k283,



The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution:


"Make sure that your Mac, iPhone, and iPad meet the Continuity system requirements.

Your devices must also be near each other and set up as follows:

  • Each device is signed in with the same Apple ID.
  • Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple ID.
  • Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.
  • Each device is connected to the same network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
  • On your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, then turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices.
  • On your iPad, go to Settings > FaceTime > Calls from iPhone, then turn on Calls from iPhone.
  • On your Mac, open the FaceTime app, choose FaceTime > Settings (or Preferences), then select Calls From iPhone.

If your carrier supports Wi-Fi calling on other devices, you can set up those devices to make and receive calls even when your iPhone isn't turned on or nearby. Learn about Wi-Fi calling."


You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: Make and receive phone calls on Mac or iPad - Apple Support


We also recommend restarting your devices and keeping them updated as those steps assure you have cleared out any minor software issues and are running the most current version.


Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support


Cheers!


Jan 16, 2023 10:28 AM in response to Lager1

Sorry for the late reply. After a couple of reboots and a week or so, it magically started working again.


For the record:

  • Each device is signed in with the same Apple ID. - Yes, I only have one Apple ID, and it's common to all my devices.
  • Each device is signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple ID. - Yes, see above
  • Each device has Wi-Fi turned on. - Yes, and both are on the same network
  • Each device is connected to the same network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet. - Yes, See above
  • On your iPhone, go to Settings > Phone > Calls on Other Devices, then turn on Allow Calls on Other Devices. - Yes this is how it's set.
  • On your Mac, open the FaceTime app, choose FaceTime > Settings (or Preferences), then select Calls From iPhone. - Yes, this is how it's set.


The reason I asked in this forum is because all of these requriements were met, and for a long time, it simply was not working.

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