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iPhone 5 does not bluetooth pair with ipad

I've been trying to pair my iPhone 5 with both ipad 2 and 4. While the iPads are paired and connect with ease, the iPhone 5 simply spins - no device found.

I have no problem with any of them connecting to an Android phone, so what gives?

Thanks

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Mar 23, 2013 1:50 AM

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Mar 23, 2013 2:04 AM in response to wjosten

Thanks wjosten. I have just managed to pair the ipad 2 which is wifi - and had to turn on hotspot. The ipad 4 is 3G and they won't pair at all - actually won't find each other even. Really I'm trying to figure out a work around for updates - seems the iPhone has to have wifi to do any updates, which isn't always convenient. So, if I can get it to use the ipad as a wifi hotspot then I can update easily. Seems I will have to keep the android phone for this.

Mar 23, 2013 2:35 AM in response to wjosten

I think this is the problem:


iPad or iPod touch: Locate the device that is sharing Personal Hotspot in Settings > Bluetooth and tap the device to begin the pairing process.

Note: You cannot share your cellular data connection with another iPhone using Bluetooth.



Since he ipad 4 is cellular then I suppose it won't work. Back to the android.


Thanks for the link wjosten!

iPhone 5 does not bluetooth pair with ipad

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