Macbook and iOS won't connect with bluethooth

Hi folks,
I have a 2010 Macbook White edition, that today I upgrade to Mavericks 10.9.4, previously on 10.7.5.
I have iPhone 5s, with latest iOS (7.1.2)
Before updating to Mavericks, I had no issues with bluetooth pairing and syncing, etc. between the two devices.
Since the update, they sometimes discover each other (well, the Macbook discovered the phone, but not the other way around). When I tell the MB to pair with the phone, the phone comes up with the typical pairing message. I hit "pair" and then they appear to be paired but "not connected". The phone then gives an error saying that my device (the macbook) "is not supported". I was supported a day ago, so what happened?
Please advise. Would love to get this sorted out.
Cheers,
Richard

Try resetting network setting on your iPhone and then repair the Macbook and iPhone. Look in Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

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