Connecting iPhone to PC via Bluetooth

Matthew Hess 5 Reputation points
2025-09-12T02:15:32.4466667+00:00

When trying to connect my iPhone to my PC, both devices cannot find each other. Bluetooth on both devices is working correctly because I can connect both devices to various other Bluetooth devices. But when I try to connect them to each other neither one of them can find one another.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC

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  1. Arlene D 36,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-12T13:39:49.7533333+00:00

    Hello. iPhones and Windows PCs cannot pair over Bluetooth like other devices because Apple limits Bluetooth profiles. If you want to connect your iPhone to your PC, the only way is to use the Phone Link app. This requires Windows 10 or 11 with Bluetooth enabled, an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, and setup through the Phone Link app where you scan a QR code to link your devices. Once set up, you can make calls, see messages, and sync notifications.

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