IPhone 6 won't pair with macbook

I just purchased a new macbook pro with retina display. Upon getting it home and setting it up, I tried to pair it with my iPhone 6. Both devices recognize each other, but when I try to pair them it doesn't work. I've tried restarting both devices and "forgetting" the devices via bluetooth but nothing has worked. Is this a problem with my specific device? Or is this a problem that everyone is having? Any suggestions on how to remedy this?

Here are the instructions on using Continuity and Handoff:
Connect your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac using Continuity - Apple Support

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