5480
Level 1 (71 points)
Desktops

Q: Bluetooth problems: iMac cannot find iPhone

I am trying to set up a bluetooth internet connection between iPhone (iOS 8.1.2.) and iMac (OS X Yosemite). However, the iMac cannot find the iPhone.


So visited this website:


http://support.apple.com/kb/PH18559


The website suggests that I shd enter the information you received from your wireless service provider. This information usually includes an access phone number and an account name and password.


Firstly, what is a wireless service provider, my mobile operator?


Secondly, what is an access phone number, an account name and password? Access phone number, is it my mobile number? What is an account name and password, I do not have those?



Posted on Dec 19, 2014 5:50 AM

Close
5480

Q: Bluetooth problems: iMac cannot find iPhone

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by Jason L,

    Jason L Jason L Dec 21, 2014 8:19 AM in response to 5480
    Community Specialists
    Dec 21, 2014 8:19 AM in response to 5480

    Hello 5480,

     

    It sounds like you’ve found a general Bluetooth Internet connection article which your using as a guide to use to share the cellular data connection from your iPhone to your iMac, but it’s requesting information that you don’t have. I suggest taking a look at the article linked below instead, it’ll show you how to quickly and easily setup a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone, which will allow you to share your cellular data connection with your iMac.

    iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot - Apple Support

     

    So long,

    -Jason

  • by 5480,

    5480 5480 Dec 21, 2014 10:40 PM in response to Jason L
    Level 1 (71 points)
    Desktops
    Dec 21, 2014 10:40 PM in response to Jason L

    In fact, I would like to connect iMac and iPhone by bluetooth but my iMac cannot find my iPhone. If I open the bluetooth icon on my iMac top right corner, I get a list of all devices, except my iPhone.

     

    That is the problem, I cannot find my iPhone on my iMac.

  • by Jason L,

    Jason L Jason L Dec 22, 2014 11:21 AM in response to 5480
    Community Specialists
    Dec 22, 2014 11:21 AM in response to 5480

    Thank you for using the Apple Support Community. Due to the nature of your issue or question you may find more information by using another one of Apple's support resources - https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action.

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Dec 22, 2014 12:41 PM in response to 5480
    Level 9 (50,793 points)
    Mac OS X
    Dec 22, 2014 12:41 PM in response to 5480

    What is your goal on connecting the two?

    • Tethering (ie get internet from your iPhone)
    • File sharing
    • Handoff/Continuity

    For Macs 2012 and newer with iDevices running iOS 8.1 and later, there is no manual connection needed. Every Bluetooth function possible has an automated connection routine.

  • by 5480,

    5480 5480 Dec 23, 2014 6:29 AM in response to Barney-15E
    Level 1 (71 points)
    Desktops
    Dec 23, 2014 6:29 AM in response to Barney-15E

    What I need now is the code shown on my iMac to allow iPhone text messages to be sent and received on iMac. Where to find this code?

  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Dec 23, 2014 9:34 AM in response to 5480
    Level 9 (50,793 points)
    Mac OS X
    Dec 23, 2014 9:34 AM in response to 5480

    When you enable Handoff in the iPhone/iPad (settings, Messages, Text messae Forwarding; FaceTime, iPhone Cellular Calls), or on Mac FaceTime, Messages preferences, you should see the code pop up. If they are already set, turn them off, then back on.