Abdullah Tammour

Q: Can't connect iPhone to MacBook Pro by Bluetooth

Hello all!

I have macbook pro mid 2010 with OS X 10.11.2  and iPhone 5s with iOS 9.2

when I swipe up on the home screen on the iPhone and choose airdrop then Everyone and then go to airdrop in macbook pro finder

i don't see my iphone

 

I can't also pair my iPhone to Macbook via the bluetooth

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)

Posted on Jan 27, 2016 9:32 AM

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  • by braden85,

    braden85 braden85 Jan 28, 2016 9:54 AM in response to Abdullah Tammour
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    Jan 28, 2016 9:54 AM in response to Abdullah Tammour

    Hey Abdullah Tammour,

     

    I understand that you need some help with AirDrop on your devices. I’ve found an article for you with some tips for helping to resolve this situation, and they can be found here:

    Tips for sending items

    If you don't see the recipient in the AirDrop window or sheet:

    • Make sure that both devices have AirDrop turned on and are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other.
    • If you're sending to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: 
         
      • Your Mac needs to be a 2012 or newer model with OS X Yosemite or later.
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      • The iOS device must have Personal Hotspot turned off in Settings > Cellular. 
    • If you're sending to a Mac: 
         
      • If the receiving Mac is using OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion, it needs to have an AirDrop window open: choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder. 
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      • If the receiving Mac is a 2012 or older model, click “Don't see who you're looking for?” in the AirDrop window or sharing sheet of the sending Mac. Then click “Search for an Older Mac.” 
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      • Find out if the Mac has “Block all incoming connections” turned on in Security & Privacy preferences. A Mac won't receive items using AirDrop if this setting is turned on.
    • If AirDrop on the receiving device is set up to receive items from contacts only, make sure that both devices are signed in to iCloud. Also make sure that the email address or phone number associated with your Apple ID is in the Contacts app of the receiving device.

    Use AirDrop to send content from your Mac - Apple Support

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203106

     

    As for your Bluetooth issue, there are very few actions that can be accomplished by pairing your iPhone to your computer. What is it that you were trying to accomplish by doing this? And does your computer recognize any other Bluetooth connections, or does it just not recognize your iPhone? 

    Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!