Q: iOS 8.1.2 will not bluetooth pair with Yosemite 10.10.1
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Dec 15, 2014 6:53 PMby FoxFifth,An iPhone is not designed to pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it. https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7722
If you are attempting to use Handoff/Continuity, 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: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5458
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Dec 17, 2014 9:01 AMby dl1960,That is clearly not the answer as it will not act as a personal hotspot either if it won't pair. I have just checked my Lumia with the Macbook Air and that pairs and works as a hotspot also.
The bluetooth on the Phone works because i have tried it with my Kenwood Head Unit and with my Range Rover and they work fine....pair and operate.
I have the same set up as above...I am just going to see if it pairs with my Macbook Pro...
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Dec 17, 2014 9:50 AMby FoxFifth,You may want to read what I posted again.
1. It refers to what an iPhone will do with a computer via Bluetooth.
2: An iPhone will pair to a computer for personal hotspot if your plan supports it. That is the only thing it is designed to pair to a computer for.
3: My post did not say that an iPhone will not pair to cars and other devices for other purposes. They are not computers.
I agree that it won't act as a personal hotspot via Bluetooth if it won't pair -- but it will pair for that.
My post clearly said and I stand by the statement: "An iPhone is not designed to pair via Bluetooth to a computer (Mac or Windows) except for personal hotspot and then only if your cellular plan supports it."
The following lists the supported profiles: iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles - Apple Support
