Updated MB Air M3 to MacOs 15.7.2 and iphone SE3 to ios 18.7.2, now MB can't take calls and they can't pair in bluetooth

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Updated MB Air M3 to MacOs 15.7.2 and iphone SE3 to ios 18.7.2, now MB can't take calls and they can't pair in bluetooth

I restarted both devices and turned bluetooth off & back on. I don't have a VPN or iMazing.

The MB bluetooth settings don't find the iphone. And the iphone's bluetooth settings DO find the MacBook - BUT says the device is "unsupported".

When I get a call, I can no longer answer it on the Macbook. However, I still can do so on my 2015 iMac running 11.6?!

I can airdrop pics from the iphone to the Macbook. That is supposed to require bluetooth, right?

And the phone shows up in the finder sidebar. And I can still send & receive iMessage from both devices.

iphone mirroring also seems to work.

iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 11, 2025 4:50 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 11, 2025 8:26 PM in response to EveryDamName

The Mac and the iPhone do not "pair" via Bluetooth. They never have. It's not an option.

There are certain feature that require Bluetooth to be turned on in each device to work. Airdrop is one. Continuity Camera is another. But these devices do not pair as you might pair a set of headphones or a speaker, or even AirPods.

Sync content between your Mac and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch over Wi-Fi - Apple Support

Hand off tasks between your iPhone and your other devices - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Dec 11, 2025 9:57 PM in response to EveryDamName

The other setting to check is Settings > Apps > Phone > Calls on Other Devices - make sure the Mac is still selected.

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Answer 3

Dec 12, 2025 5:44 AM in response to EveryDamName

Also check the FaceTime settings. Both devices must be signed into FaceTime to enable the Mac to receive iphone calls.

Receive phone calls and text messages on your Mac - Apple Support

❝Before you begin

Make sure of the following:

Both devices have Wi-Fi turned on and are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
You’re signed in to the same Apple Account on both devices.
You’re signed in to FaceTime with the same Apple Account and have your phone number turned on in FaceTime settings on both devices. See Get started with FaceTime on iPhone and Sign in to or out of FaceTime on Mac.❞

Sign in to or out of FaceTime on Mac - Apple Support

❝To make and receive FaceTime calls and phone calls on your Mac, you need to be signed in to FaceTime with your Apple Account. See FaceTime audio and video call requirements.❞

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Answer 4

EveryDamName Author

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Dec 11, 2025 9:24 PM in response to D.I. Johnson

Sorry for using the term "pair" incorrectly. I did read both of the support articles you linked, and I checked my Continuity & Handoff settings. They were already correct.

Nevertheless, my MBAir no longer notifies me of calls and no longer allows me to answer them.

Thanks. Any other ideas?

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