Syncing with IMAC via bluetooth

I am trying to sync my iphone with my new IMAC via bluetooth. they see each other and are paired - but when I click on iSync it says it cannot connect to the device so it cannot sync. What am I missing? I checked a list of supported devices for bluetooth synch and iPhone was not one- but surely that is wrong! I cant see how an iPhone and and iMac could not connect....

The iPhone supports only the BT profiles for voice calling and music streaming. You cannot sync with your computer via Bluetooth, you must use the docking cable.

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