Bluetooth connection problem

I reset network settings on my iPhone 16e today (on advice of 02 re wifi calling problems)

Now my iPhone won't link via bluetooth with my macbook air.


I see the device on my iPhone and if I try to pair it says "not supported". The iPhone does not display on macbook


I've tried most of what I've seen online - switched both on and off / updated software


Any advice please


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.2

Posted on Jan 10, 2026 1:34 PM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2026 1:41 PM

janbersue wrote:

Now my iPhone won't link via bluetooth with my macbook air.

I see the device on my iPhone and if I try to pair it says "not supported".

That is correct. Apple devices do not support pairing to each other via Bluetooth.


You told us how you’re trying to do something. Instead you should tell us what you’re trying to accomplish. There is likely a way to do it. Bluetooth pairing an iPhone to a Mac is definitely not the way.


And while you’re at it, you should tell us the operating system versions of your products.

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Jan 11, 2026 1:41 PM in response to janbersue

janbersue wrote:

Now my iPhone won't link via bluetooth with my macbook air.

I see the device on my iPhone and if I try to pair it says "not supported".

That is correct. Apple devices do not support pairing to each other via Bluetooth.


You told us how you’re trying to do something. Instead you should tell us what you’re trying to accomplish. There is likely a way to do it. Bluetooth pairing an iPhone to a Mac is definitely not the way.


And while you’re at it, you should tell us the operating system versions of your products.

Bluetooth connection problem

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