MacBook Air can't connect to IPhone 5?

Am I missing something or can the MacBook Air really not connect over bluetooth to the IPhone 5? I have paired the devices, but right when I do and then try to connect them, The connection fails on my phone because "'My MacBook Air' is not supported -->forget this device" and it fils on my computer because the "Network is unuavabiale". Please Help!!

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