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problems witht bluetooth pairing iphone and macbook pro

cannot pair iphone with macbook pro


iPhone XS, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 12:29 PM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2023 1:08 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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Aug 15, 2023 1:08 PM in response to adweiss1

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


Aug 15, 2023 1:14 PM in response to adweiss1

adweiss1 wrote:

cannot pair iphone with macbook pro


Shut down and restart both devices.


The current stable release of Ventura including bug fixes, security updates is macOS Ventura 13.5

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


The current stable release of iOS including bug fixes, security updates is iOS 16.6

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



ref: If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support




Finder>Settings>Sidebar>Locations>iOS Devices if you are trying to see it in Finder

Use the Finder to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Mac...



Locate and view your iPhone or iPad on your computer

If your device doesn't appear in the sidebar when ...

Use the Finder to share files between your Mac and ...

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Apple Support



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