Why has my macbook air stopped pairing with my iphone 11?

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sal2108 Author

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Why has my macbook air stopped pairing with my iphone 11?

Anyone know why my macbook air has stopped pairing with my iphone 11. It used to work fine up until 3 days ago.

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Posted on Jul 6, 2020 2:05 PM

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sberman

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Jul 6, 2020 2:20 PM in response to sal2108

Ah, now I understand, thanks.

In the Apple ecosystem, that’s called “Instant Hotspot”.

Use Instant Hotspot to connect to your Personal Hotspot without entering a password - Apple Support

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sberman

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Jul 6, 2020 2:07 PM in response to sal2108

“Pairing”???

Macs do not pair to iPhones.

What are you trying to do exactly? There is some other method.

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sal2108 Author

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Jul 6, 2020 2:17 PM in response to sberman

I'm trying to use my mac in my flat lounge as I have always done. Sorry I meant tether. with my phone.

So tether my mac to use my unlimited iphone data allowance.

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sal2108 Author

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Jul 6, 2020 2:18 PM in response to sal2108

Sorry I phrased my question incorrectly

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sal2108 Author

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Jul 6, 2020 2:28 PM in response to sberman

The problem is when I click on my wifi icon on my mac it no longer comes up with Iphone.

Just tried still isn't.

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sberman

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Jul 6, 2020 2:45 PM in response to sal2108

Have you gone through the four bullets under “Set up Instant Hotspot”? Is your iPhone personal hotspot turned on?

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Why has my macbook air stopped pairing with my iphone 11?

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