Ringer volume turns off when Bluetooth in car connects

I have the same issue, and the issue will require Apple software engineers to be ready to tackle the issue seriously. When connecting any device to an iPhone or iPad the output volume should be determined by the output device and the opposite. The output device should not change the volume of the iPhone.

When traveling in a vehicle, you set the audio volume to a level for all occupants, which may be at a higher level than would be desirable with earbuds or headphones. This could present a hearing problem if the iPhone resets the iPhone volume to a higher level than would be comfortable to the listener.

I am also experiencing these problems on a XS Max and 11 Pro on a Ford and GMC it even affects my Apple iWatch volume very annoying. It remembers where I keep my volume for my Air Pods but the vehicles Bluetooth lowers it to almost nothing every time even if during a call I put the volume all the way up on the iPhone

UPDATE

I recently commented on the affect of connecting a bluetooth device (vehicle audio system) to the iPhone. It was in effect surrendering the control of the audio volume to the auto’s radio volume control, but it doesn’t do that consistently. There is an anomaly with that I am still not understanding.

But the bottom line is, Apple needs to address this swiftly and offer its purchasers som confidence that Apple is wiling to correct problems with the devices it sells. This problem is one of several I have experienced and this volume control issue is serious because you may miss an important call solely because you do not hear the ring/alert etc..

The second issue I found, was “call blocking” doesn’t appear to work consistently because sometimes we receive calls from spammers that we “blocked”.

It’s bad enough that we are having our cellphones hi-jacked by unscrupulous hackers, but there doesn’t seem to be a serious effort to stop them, rendering our iPhones nearly useless. At a minimum to start with, an ”ignore” option should be seen when we see a “spam” call ringing. The next thing that must be done is mandate a “Mack address” accompany the transmission of a outgoing call, one that cannot be disguised as another phone number or caller name. That identification will improve the chances that the caller can be fined, in the first place. Our cellphones have become a connection to our families, friends, and even more they have become a safe/security lifeline.

If you unfortunately find yourself or a family member, or a another person in a life threatening situation your cellphones may be their only chance, don’t blow it.

The latest software release from GM did not fix the Bluetooth lowering the ringer volume. I wish Apple and GM would work together and find a fix, but all they do is point fingers. It’s absolutely ridiculous!!! Enough of this crap. Get this fixed.

How can it be GM's problem when I've watched my phone turn itself down at least 30 seconds after I've turned my car off and walked away from the vehicle??? Its Apple. We need to keep this thread going until they address the issue!

I see everyone posting that they are having this issue but I don't see anything from Apple that tells you have to resolve this issue. I have an iPhone 8 and if my volume is all the way high, when I get into my 2018 Ford it will drop the volume to as low as possible every single time.

I have the same problem using my Bluetooth headset. I have turned off the attention feature but the volume is lowered automatically when i'm using my Bluetooth. It stays lowered when i disconnect my Bluetooth

This is an ongoing problem in my 2019 Silverado. I would like to see Apple acknowledge the issue and then tell us that they’re going to fix it. So far I don’t feel like they are hearing our voice. I really wish they could help us out.

Thanks, Dan

I can’t believe Apple is ignoring this situation. I have the same issue with my 2019 Sierra and have seen absolutely no recognition of the issue by Apple. Why no response? It’s very frustrating and will have me considering NOT getting an Apple phone when it’s time to upgrade.

I have the same problem in a different way. Let me explain: I have a brand new VW Passat. When I connect the phone to the car, my ringer volume boosts up to the maximum ( you have the problem on the opposite side). I had a BMW 3 series before this one and there were no problem at all. I will make a call to the local Apple support center tomorrow. We will see if they have an appropriate answer.

I am having the same issue with my 2019 Chevy Silverado. It’s very frustrating. If I forget to turn it back up, I will miss phone calls or my alarm will not be loud enough in the morning to wake me up.

Apple has made it clear this is not their problem. They have previously stated you need to contact the manufacture of your vehicle and ask them to fix it. I however think this is their responsibility. I would ask again for the CEO to do his job and have his staff address this issue.

Thank you, Dan

If the car manufacturer why does it happen to Fords, why to GM cars, I think there was even someone on this thread who had the same problem in their foreign car. Even IF it is the cars and not Apple, you would think, that if Apple really gave a **** about their customers, they would be researching the problem and telling the car companies what they need to fix.

Apparently I will need to look seriously at a Samsung or the like for my next phone given how Apple is treating this issue. It’s been a long time without resolution and I’m thinking they really don’t care.

Has anyone had any satisfactory solution to this flaw offered by an auto manufacturer or Apple? I haven't seen anything on this long thread that offers a true solution the consumer can use. So it seems that there is problem with the software the car manufacturers use or in the operating system of the iPhone. I have this problem with my 2020 Blazer. Never had this issue with 2014 Impala so I'm suspecting it's a GM problem except we have seen some Ford owners experiencing same issue.