Ipad

You cannot connect an iPad to an iPhone via bluetooth.

Are you referring to connecting your iPad to your iPhone's cellular HotSpot?

Axel F.

cochashlouise Said:

"Ipad: Why wont my ipad connect via bluetooth to my Iphone 12 Pro Max"

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Personal Hotspot:

Use a Personal Hotspot to make this all work. You would configure this on your Mac and iPhone. Go Here: How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support