Apple Watch SE interfering with car Bluetooth connection

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Apple Watch SE interfering with car Bluetooth connection

I recently received a new Apple Watch SE. When using Bluetooth in my car to listen to Spotify or Maps with my iPhone 13 Pro, the sound will become distorted. It sounds like a scratched record or CD intermittently as long as Bluetooth is connected. I don't have this affect with any other devices such as Bluetooth speakers. I don't have this problem if I'm in the car and not wearing my Apple Watch. All of the devices have the latest updates. This doesn't occur if I am connected and using the USB connection instead of Bluetooth. It is definitely the Apple Watch causing the issue. I don't know if it matters, but my car is a 2017 Subaru Outback. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Apple Watch SE

Posted on Feb 3, 2023 12:32 PM

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kamote0628

Community Specialist

Feb 5, 2023 6:36 PM in response to Satherton001

Hi Satherton001,

We appreciate you reaching out to us.

We’d like to gather additional details that may help us be in a better position to assist you.

Have you had the chance to restart your iPhone? Restart your iPhone - Apple Support
Have you had the chance to restart your Apple Watch? Restart your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Please check for a software update and make sure that you are running the latest version of iOS and watchOS.

While it isn't inherently assured that an update will resolve the issue, updating to the latest software version for your devices can help isolate potential software issues.

Kindly secure a backup and update.

Also, please make sure that your Spotify app is up to date.

"Open the App Store.
Tap your profile icon at the top of the screen.
Scroll to see pending updates and release notes. Tap Update next to an app to update only that app, or tap Update All."

You can use the article below as a reference.

How to manually update apps on your Apple device

If the issue continues after the update, please unpair your devices, then pair them back again.

Performing these steps may help correct the issue.

Take care!

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