Q: Bluetooth will not work to pair devices

Pairing those devices is not a supported protocol. What are you trying to accomplish?

Barry

Hi Barry,

I have exactly the same issue, this time with 2 iPhone 5s, and a nexus 5x.

I want to transfer video from those devices to the newly acquired macbook pro retina to use iMovie.

I always thought that bluetooth worked across all devices. Can you advise what the significance of protocols, whatever they might be, are?

thanks,

steve

You can see the profiles the iOS devices use here. iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles - Apple Support

iOS devices have never supported Bluetooth file transfer. You will not be able to pair the iPhone to the Nexus for file transfer.

Hi Chris thank for the very swift response, but I believe I mentioned that I want to transfer video from the phones to macbook. Any advice will be most welcome. Cheers, steve

Excuse me, I misunderstood the first sentence of the post. As far as the MacBook Pro, it will not pair, but you can use AirDrop to transfer, if the MacBook pro is using the correct OS X. Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac - Apple Support

It requires the Bluetooth be turned on, but not paired. I don't believe you will be able to connect the Nexus and the MacBook via Bluetooth for the reasons stated earlier.

Hi Chris, disappointing outcome but can't fault your quick response! At least I know what the issue is. Many thanks, Steve

You're welcome.