Why can't I connect Mac M1 and iPhone 15 Pro via Bluetooth?

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Why can't I connect Mac M1 and iPhone 15 Pro via Bluetooth?

When I turn on the Bluetooth on both devices, only my iPhone finds the Mac in Other Devices, the Mac doesn't find my iPhone, and when I click on my iPhone to connect it to my Mac two types of messages show up:

Pairing Unsuccessful - Pairing took too long. Make sure "......'s MacBook Air" is turned on, in range and ready to pair. ( My Mac and iPhone are next to each other, with enabled Bluetooth and turned on )
Pairing Unsuccessful - ".....'s MacBook Air" is not supported

Why is that and is it normal?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Jun 20, 2024 7:50 AM

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KiltedTim

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Jun 20, 2024 8:02 AM in response to vel07

Bluetooth pairing of an iphone with a computer has never been supported.

It’s also not necessary. Handoff, continuity, air drop, etc. do NOT require traditional pairing.

What are you trying to accomplish?

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vel07 Author

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Jun 20, 2024 8:14 AM in response to KiltedTim

I was trying to pair the two devices and see if the Mac will connect to the hotspot from the iPhone, Thank you for the clarification. Shall I assume that both devices are working well in this case.

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Why can't I connect Mac M1 and iPhone 15 Pro via Bluetooth?

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