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pairing unsuccessful with iphone

My phone will not pair with my MacBook Pro. It says that it is not supported. How do I fix this?

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 31, 2023 5:03 AM

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KiltedTim

Level 10

238,520 points

Posted on Jan 31, 2023 9:53 AM

Bluetooth pairing with a computer isn’t supported. It is not required to use features like handoff, continuity, or airdrop.

You just need to be in proximity and signed in with the same Apple ID on both devices.

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