connecting iMac and iPhone 13 via Bluethoot is impossible. On thr iPhone a pop up says " iMac is not supported"

The iMac and iPhone may connect via Bluethoot?


iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 24, 2024 9:11 AM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2024 9:21 AM

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: Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices - 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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Oct 24, 2024 9:21 AM in response to filippo103

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: Continuity features and requirements for Apple devices - 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


Oct 24, 2024 9:26 AM in response to filippo103

What are you trying to accomplish?


Macs and iPhones use Bluetooth behind the scenes, but don't pair with each other. Usually you would get a Mac and iPhone to work together through some combination of

  • iCloud synchronization
  • Connections to the same e-mail accounts
  • Connections to third-party cloud services
  • Continuity features


See also the Table of Contents in the online iPhone User Guide.

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connecting iMac and iPhone 13 via Bluethoot is impossible. On thr iPhone a pop up says " iMac is not supported"

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