Q: iPhone 5S, iOS 8.0.3, bluetooth and airdrop not working
Hi, I just got my first smart phone today and it happens to be the 5S using iOS 8.0.3 for software.
However the bluetooth will not connect to my laptop using Maverick or my iMac using Yosemite. The connection fails. Yet they both connect just fine to my husband's old non smart phone.
And airdrop will not connect to either my laptop Macbook pro using Maverick or my iMac using Yosemite.
Have others had this problem and if so, how is it corrected? I'm pretty upset about this because I had planned to use airdrop and bluetooth all the time. It WILL connect to my bluetooth ear piece though.
Thank you
Martha
iPhone 5s, iOS 8.3, 16 gigs
Posted on May 27, 2015 4:50 PM
An iPhone will not 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: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204678
For AirDrop it is also the case that Bluetooth must be turned on but the devices are NOT paired. Also, to use AirDrop between an iPhone and a Mac, the Mac must be a 2012 or later model and must have Yosemite installed -- note that requirement applies to AirDrop between an iPhone and Mac but not between two Macs. See the system requirements section of Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support
Posted on May 27, 2015 6:47 PM