MacBookPro fails to see my Iphone on Bluetooth

the iPhone 14 sees the MacBook Pro, but cannot link

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 25, 2025 3:47 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2025 4:40 PM

By link do you mean pair?

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: 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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Feb 25, 2025 4:40 PM in response to professor48

By link do you mean pair?

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: 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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