Connecting TracFone with Macbook Pro

I have a new TracFone (LG420G) with Bluetooth. I have (I think) successfully "paired" the phone with my Mackbook Pro--the devices are described as paired on both the phone & the computer. But I cannot get them to connect. In System Preferences the Bluetooth PAN indices paired but not connected. How do I do it? I have a Magic Mouse connected already & it works great. Thanks for your time.

Hello & a warm welcome!
Long shot, but...
Open Audio Midi Setup in Applications>Utilities, see the input & output options & KHz setting there.

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