Cannot pair iPhone w MacBook --error “MacBook pro is not supported"
Cannot pair iPhone w MacBook --error “MacBook pro is not supported" after going through the steps, including restarting
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
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Cannot pair iPhone w MacBook --error “MacBook pro is not supported" after going through the steps, including restarting
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
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
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
David Moore3 wrote:
Cannot pair iPhone w MacBook --error “MacBook pro is not supported" after going through the steps, including restarting
That is correct, 2 can't pair 2 Apple devices together via bluetooth unless for tethering.
What are you trying to do?
David Moore3 wrote:
Use my phone as a hotspot via bluetooth
Click here to troubleshoot If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) - Apple Support
Use my phone as a hotspot via bluetooth
Cannot pair iPhone w MacBook --error “MacBook pro is not supported"