Why do I get Mac Mini M1 not supported for Bluetooth pairing. This only happens with Apple products, never third party equpment.

What does not supported mean, how to overcome error.

Mac mini, macOS 13.3

Posted on Apr 18, 2023 12:34 PM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2023 1:05 PM

Bluetooth pairing an iPhone or iPad 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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Apr 18, 2023 1:05 PM in response to Aufklaer

Bluetooth pairing an iPhone or iPad 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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Why do I get Mac Mini M1 not supported for Bluetooth pairing. This only happens with Apple products, never third party equpment.

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