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Can I connect my iPhone 14 and iPad Pro via Bluetooth

Can I connect my iPad Pro 3rd generation to my iPhone phone 14 pro

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

Posted on Apr 10, 2023 2:18 PM

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Posted on Apr 10, 2023 4:06 PM

Hello IzzyRocks,


I have had this question a few times myself. It seems that the internet has an answer for everything. Who am I to judge though, it brought you here. Bluetooth as a technology does allow the connection of two devices. Typically this can be used to transfer data (such as files or images), stream movies, stream music, etc. Connecting two iOS devices may be possible but why you want them to connect may not. It largely depends on version of the OS and what you intend to transfer.

Consequently airdrop is a feature that uses multiple technologies to identify, authenticate, and transfer files.

Here are some articles that may shed some light on this

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in Control Center - Apple Support

If an app would like to use Bluetooth on your device - Apple Support

Pair a third-party Bluetooth accessory with your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Transfer files wirelessly between your iPhone and computer with email, messages, or AirDrop – Apple Support (UK)

Transfer files wirelessly between your iPad and computer with email, messages, or AirDrop – Apple Support (UK)


I hope that this information is helpful. To give you a more precise answer, we would need to know what you intend to use bluetooth for though.


Thank you

Mikel S.


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Apr 10, 2023 4:06 PM in response to IzzyRocks

Hello IzzyRocks,


I have had this question a few times myself. It seems that the internet has an answer for everything. Who am I to judge though, it brought you here. Bluetooth as a technology does allow the connection of two devices. Typically this can be used to transfer data (such as files or images), stream movies, stream music, etc. Connecting two iOS devices may be possible but why you want them to connect may not. It largely depends on version of the OS and what you intend to transfer.

Consequently airdrop is a feature that uses multiple technologies to identify, authenticate, and transfer files.

Here are some articles that may shed some light on this

How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in Control Center - Apple Support

If an app would like to use Bluetooth on your device - Apple Support

Pair a third-party Bluetooth accessory with your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Transfer files wirelessly between your iPhone and computer with email, messages, or AirDrop – Apple Support (UK)

Transfer files wirelessly between your iPad and computer with email, messages, or AirDrop – Apple Support (UK)


I hope that this information is helpful. To give you a more precise answer, we would need to know what you intend to use bluetooth for though.


Thank you

Mikel S.


Apr 10, 2023 3:39 PM in response to sberman

I am not asking how. I know how but it isn’t working and after a call to apple support, I was told it can’t be done. I don’t believe this so I am asking if it can be connected- now how. -


After clarifying that the rep says the 2 devices can’t be connected I double checked by stating -

This contradicts everyone I see on the web where it gives instructions on how to connect the two devices and some advantages. But clearly you have done your best.


Rep wrote - Unfortunately this kind of connections that you're suggesting is not posible, but I would really like for you to check the article about what airdrop is and how to use it, cause it will work for the same as a bluetooth connection, It has been a pleasure for me to help you today. We are here to help you every-time you need. Thank you for contacting Apple Support and have a nice rest of the day!

Apr 10, 2023 5:16 PM in response to sberman

From the two responses I have received, I am led to infer that pairing 2 apple devices using Bluetooth through the settings menu is somehow connected with the subsequent task I want to accomplish. My assumption was that I can pair them without any task specific intent. I realize there are many ways to accomplish sharing data across devices but somehow in the updates my settings became corrupted and I set out to restore them. I only wanted a yes or no if iPad and iPhone can in theory be connected via Bluetooth. After receiving that information, I can go on to restore whatever tasks I need to.

Apr 10, 2023 5:39 PM in response to IzzyRocks

edclange’s response is exactly right.



IzzyRocks wrote:

I am led to infer that pairing 2 apple devices using Bluetooth through the settings menu is somehow connected with the subsequent task I want to accomplish.

Nope. Pairing iPhone and iPad using Bluetooth is not supported.


My assumption was that I can pair them without any task specific intent.

Nope. But there is likely some other method to do … your task.

Apr 10, 2023 5:41 PM in response to IzzyRocks

IzzyRocks wrote:

I only wanted a yes or no if iPad and iPhone can in theory be connected via Bluetooth.

NO


Since that is the only question you wanted answered no one will tell you how to accomplish whatever task you wanted to accomplish by pairing 2 iOS devices. Suffice it to say there is no need to pair 2 iOS devices to perform any communication task, no matter what that task might be.

Can I connect my iPhone 14 and iPad Pro via Bluetooth

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