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Volume buttons not controlling volume of connected Bluetooth device

New to iPhone here….


With my previous android device connected to my cars bluetooth audio, I was able to adjust the volume of the media being played from the device via the volume buttons on the side of my phone. With iPhone however the side buttons seem to have no affect on the volume level. I can see the graphical volume indicator on the screen of the phone that the volume is being adjusted but no audible change occurs.


This occurs on multiple vehicles (RAM and our fleet of Fords) and multiple iPhones (two iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Ultra). The setting to control volume with side buttons is on. Headphone safety is off. Have re-paired bluetooth dozens of times.


ios 16.2

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 7:29 AM

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Dec 31, 2022 1:36 PM in response to JamesKr

Hello JamesKr,


To help us better assist you, can you confirm if your iPhone is connected to your vehicles using CarPlay? If so, please check out this link, which will guide you through how to use your vehicle’s built-in controls to control CarPlay, and may help: Use your vehicle’s built-in controls to control CarPlay


Use your vehicle’s built-in controls to control CarPlay

CarPlay works with your vehicle’s built-in controls—for example, a touchscreen, a rotary knob, or a touchpad. To learn how to operate your display, see the owner’s guide that came with your vehicle. (You can also use Siri to control CarPlay.)

CarPlay Home showing icons for Phone, Music, Maps, Messages, Now Playing, Podcasts, Audiobooks, Calendar and Settings.

• Open an app: Tap the app on the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob to select the app, then press the knob.

• Switch between CarPlay Dashboard and CarPlay Home: CarPlay Dashboard displays several items you likely want to view or control, such as driving directions, audio playback, and suggestions from Siri. CarPlay Home shows all your CarPlay apps organized into pages.
To go to CarPlay Home, tap the Home button on the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob to select the Home button, then press the knob.
To go to CarPlay Dashboard, tap the Dashboard button, or turn the rotary knob to select the Dashboard button, then press the knob.

• Return to your vehicle’s Home Screen: Select the icon with your vehicle’s logo if it appears on CarPlay Home or, if available, the physical Home button on your radio.
• Return to a recently used app: Tap its icon on the edge of the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob to the icon, then press the knob.
• View additional apps: If you have more than eight apps, some may appear on another page of CarPlay Home. To view them, swipe left on the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob. (See Use other apps with CarPlay.)
• Scroll quickly through a list: Tap the letters in the list on the right side of the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob.
• Control audio playback: Use the audio playback controls on CarPlay Dashboard. Or from CarPlay Home, select Now Playing to view and control the current audio app.


If you need additional assistance with CarPlay, please check out this link, which has more suggestions that can help with several CarPlay issues: If you need help with CarPlay


Thanks!

Volume buttons not controlling volume of connected Bluetooth device

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