How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

When you are on vacation and you check-in to a hotel, only to find out that the internet isn’t free. You need to pay for every device you connect to the internet. At this point, if you have a Mac, you can share Wifi internet connection with iPhone and iPad easily to avoid unnecessary charges.

In simple terms, you can kind of turn your Mac into a Wi-Fi router using the Bluetooth and connect multiple devices, including your iPhone and iPad to the internet. Let’s check out how to do it with the tutorial given below.

Step #1. Turn on Bluetooth on your Mac, and on your iPhone and iPad

  • On Mac, click on the Bluetooth icon on the status bar at the top-right and then click “Turn Bluetooth On.”
  • On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings → Bluetooth and turn ON the Bluetooth switch

Step #2. Now you need to pair your iPhone/iPad with your Mac. Open Settings → Bluetooth on your iOS device, and tap on your Mac listed under OTHER DEVICES.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

Click Pair/Connect on your Mac when prompted.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

If you pair from Mac, you may be prompted with a six-digit code that will also be displayed on the iPhone/iPad screen, tap “Pair” on your iOS device.

Step #3. Now that your iPhone/iPad are paired with your Mac, it is time to share the internet connection. Click on the Apple Logo on the top-left of the Mac’s status bar and then click on System Preferences.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

Step #4. In System Preferences, click on Sharing.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

Step #5. In the Sharing window on the left panel, click “Internet Sharing” DO NOT CHECK THE BOX YET. Then on the right side, select Wi-Fi from the drop down menu and then, check the box near “Bluetooth PAN.”

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

Step #6. Now check the box beside the Internet Sharing on the left menu. You’ll see a prompt message with a message, click on Start to share internet connection.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

That’s all folks! You can now seamlessly enjoy internet on your iPhone and iPad using your Mac’s Bluetooth.

Wrapping up

This worked perfectly on my iPhone and iPad simultaneously sharing the internet connection from my Mac. The only condition is to keep your Mac awake, and connected to the internet. If you are having any trouble sharing your Mac’s internet, make sure you comment below the issue, and we will try to resolve it.

You may also like to refer:

  • Instant Hotspot Not Working on Mac? Here’s How to Troubleshoot This Issue
  • Missing Personal Hotspot on iPhone/iPad? How to Fix This
  • AirDrop Not Working on Mac, iPhone, or iPad? Tips to Fix the Issue

Do you have any other workaround to share Mac’s internet connection with iPhone or iPad? Do share it with us in the comment section.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac via Wi

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How do I pair my iPhone with my Mac?

On your Mac:.
Click the Bluetooth icon in the menubar at the top right of your screen. ... .
Select System Preferences and Bluetooth and you'll see a list of Bluetooth items that you can connect to..
Click the image of your iPhone and you'll get a connection request from the smartphone..
Choose Connect to make the connection..

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac without USB?

To pair your iPhone with a Mac, open the Settings app on iOS. Inside Settings, select Bluetooth. On the next screen, turn on the Bluetooth toggle at the top. You will now see a list of devices you connected to via Bluetooth recently.