Q: How do you get iPhone 5 to connect to iMac through bluetooth?

How do you get iPhone 5 to connect to iMac through bluetooth?

I know the basic steps, but all I get is pairing unsuccessful. I'm using an older bluetooth, would that make a difference? I got connected once with a Motorola bluetooth, but can't reconnect. TIA!

iPhone 5, Other OS, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Feb 4, 2014 9:29 AM

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by ChrisJ4203,

ChrisJ4203 Feb 4, 2014 9:33 AM in response to Maplesweet
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Feb 4, 2014 9:33 AM in response to Maplesweet

The iPhone and the iMac will only connect via Bluetooth if you are trying to connect the iMac to the Personal Hotspot on the iPhone, to use the phone's internet. You cannot connect for any other reason.
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Maplesweet Feb 4, 2014 10:48 AM in response to ChrisJ4203
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Feb 4, 2014 10:48 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

That's my plan once I get them talking to each other. I want to use my phone data.
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by varjak paw,

varjak paw Feb 4, 2014 10:52 AM in response to Maplesweet
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Feb 4, 2014 10:52 AM in response to Maplesweet

Try the Bluetooth Troubleshooting steps here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2756

Note that you need to have Personal Hotspot set up with your carrier and on your iPhone before you can connect the computer.

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