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Pairing iPhone 11 w/MacBook Pro

I unable to pair my iPhone 11 W/new MacBook Pro as MB reads my iPhone as 6, then states "Pairing Unsuccessful "Yvonne's MacBook Pro" is not supported." What does this mean? How do I pair the two? Thank you?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 15, 2023 1:32 PM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2023 2:06 PM

Bluetooth pairing an iPhone and a Mac is not supported.


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, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

 

Also see Share files between your Mac and Bluetooth devices - Apple Support


and see the information in: Bluetooth: Why can't I pair my iPhone or … - Apple Community


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Mar 15, 2023 2:06 PM in response to AI-Sunnana

Bluetooth pairing an iPhone and a Mac is not supported.


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, and Apple Watch - Apple Support

 

Also see Share files between your Mac and Bluetooth devices - Apple Support


and see the information in: Bluetooth: Why can't I pair my iPhone or … - Apple Community


Pairing iPhone 11 w/MacBook Pro

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