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Why is my iPhone not recognizing my new iPad?

I got new I pad

while trying to set up my i phone is not being recognized




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iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Nov 18, 2024 9:28 PM

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Nov 19, 2024 3:43 AM in response to Moonshine1958

In what manner is your iPhone not being recognised by your iPad? What are you attempting to achieve? Perhaps you are attempting to pair your iPad and iPhone via Bluetooth? Something else?


Whilst it is technically possible to do so, be aware that Bluetooth pairing between an iPad and iPhone is generally pointless. If your intention is to use Cellular Hotspot features of your iPhone, this link is optimally achieved using the native WiFi hotspot connection - this being a largely automated process. Hotspot connections over WiFi offer substantially greater throughput, range and reliability.


How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support


If you still wish to pair your iPad and iPhone over Bluetooth, you first need to manually enable the hotspot feature on your iPhone:

Settings > Mobile Data > Personal Hotspot > Allow Others to Join - set to ON


Next, Bluetooth for both the iPad and iPhone must be placed in Discovery mode:

Settings > Bluetooth (accessing this page will automatically place the device in Discovery mode)


Whilst both iPad and iPhone are in Discovery mode, you can mutually pair the devices.


Again, I must stress, unless you have an unusual “edge case”, pairing of iPad and iPhone over Bluetooth has no benefit.




Why is my iPhone not recognizing my new iPad?

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