Handoff not working

When I try to link my mac and iPhone with handoff, it doesn't work.
-Both devices have bluetooth on, but won't pair with each other
-Both devices are on the same wifi network
-Both devices have handoff turned on and are on the same iCloud accounts
I'm using an iPhone 6 and a MacBook Air Mid-2013, both up-to-date with the most recent updates (OS X Yosemite and iOS 8.1)

I have an Iphone 5s and ipad 4.
for it to work:
1. Bluetooth needs to be on (don't have to pair it, cause it wont)
2. Signed into the same icloud account
3. Same wifi network
Start, let's say your mail on the iPhone. Switch your iPhone off. Switch your iPad on by pressing the home button. On the left hand bottom part you will see a icon. Swipe up from it and continue with your mail.

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