why can't i pair my iphone 5 with my macbook

Supported Bluetooth Profiles

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3647

The Sync Process is Via iTunes...

See here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386

From Here > http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/syncing/

I did not have a problem pairing with my Iphone 4. Just got an Iphone 5s and cant pair with my Mac. This is absolutely rediculous and frustrating. I have read many feeds but noone has a solution.

Bluetooth pairing between iPhone and Mac IS NOT SUPPORTED. The only two work arounds are to either have tethering enabled by your cell carrier or have a jail broken iPhone.

I don't understand. It said it can pair to your iPhone. The new "handoff" thing, right?? I'm confused..

While Continuity and Handoff USE bluetooh 4.0 they don't need to be paired......it's magic 😉 and while your iphone meets the spec your macbook doesn't.

Connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac using Continuity - Apple Support and System requirements for Continuity on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac - Apple Support