Apple Watch blocking Bluetooth
I want to pair a Bluetooth speaker to my iPhone but my Apple Watch is connected via Bluetooth thus blocking the signal for the speaker. How can this be overcome?
iPhone XS, iOS 14
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MichelleT18
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Community Specialist
Hi Shark59,
It looks like you're trying to pair a Bluetooth speaker to your iPhone that already has your Apple Watch paired to it. Being able to have multiple connections on your device is a great option to switch between your connections. We're glad you reached out for help.
Are you getting an error message when trying to connect your speaker? Check out this link on how to set up and use your Bluetooth devices.
Set up and listen to Bluetooth devices on iPhone
If you're having trouble pairing your speaker check out the resource here:
If you can't connect an Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Have a good day!