Bluetooth connection iMac - iPhone

I am struggling to connect my iMac via bluetooth with my iPhone. I get a note that tells me that the network is not configured .. But the iPhone is visible on iMac

Bluetooth between Mac and iPhone is only for Internet Sharing (which is network dependent, but generally requires you to pay for a tethering package). 
Unlike most mobile phones you can't use Bluetooth File Exchange to view the iPhone on a Mac. :-/
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