iPhone 13 Pro Bluetooth Interference

I've seen this issue floating around on the Community forums about this and everyone seems to have some other reason for it. As my title says, I have an iPhone 13 Pro (iOS 16.3.1) and an Apple Watch Series 6 (WatchOS 9.3.1), and when my iPhone is connected to my car stereo, I'll get dropouts and interference while listening to podcasts on the way to/from work. Now, before you say it's my car stereo that could be the issue, this is happening in FOUR completely different cars. The ONLY thing that is common would be that the cars ranging from 2010 to 2017 use older Bluetooth technology in them. I've been in contact with Tech Support many times and talked with a few senior techs on the phone about this and all of them were stumped and escalated the issue up the tech support chain. I've been dealing with this since the iPhone 13 Pro came out on the market. I didn't have these issues with my previous iPhone 7 Plus. If I connect my iPhone directly to my car stereo via hardwire cable, it's fine but that's not the point here. It's 2023 and I shouldn't have to be connecting hardwired to listen to podcasts/music. Has anyone resolved their issues with Bluetooth and this iPhone?

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Posted on Mar 13, 2023 2:41 PM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2024 10:57 AM

Just an update.. yes disabling location services fixes the issues with the audio Bluetooth interference when driving.. Hope the next update fixes it as having it disabled is not what i want.. but it did show i was not crazy and the interference happened at certain locations all the time!


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Jun 3, 2023 4:22 PM in response to tvman11

I have the same issue too !!!! It happens with my wireless headphones while walking the dog and it occurs in my car with the Bluetooth stereo . I have contacted Apple support, changed my headphones, got a new phone and even made an appointment at the store and nobody seems to resolve this issue. It’s refreshing to know that other people have had the same problem, but I wish it was a way to solve it as I use my wireless headphones every single day, and I grow more and more frustrated with the poor quality and the constant interferences. If anyone figures it out, please put it in the support group so I can try to resolve the issue for my own problem.

Jun 29, 2023 7:03 AM in response to Nr_813

As one person mentioned above, it’s poor design on Apple’s part that causing these issues. Another big one I’m facing now is that my battery is going bad and I haven’t even gotten the phones paid off yet. My iPhone 7 Plus lasted 4 years before I had to replace its battery. Apple’s quality has seriously gone downhill.

Nov 1, 2023 4:14 AM in response to tvman11

I have been having the same issues no matter what Bluetooth device I am connected to - I thought it was my Alexa at first because that is where I was experiencing it but then it started happening in the car and when I connect to any of my other Bluetooth devices. This is very irritating and they need to find a fix sooner rather than later because I basically don't have anything other than in the car that is wired any longer :(.

Nov 1, 2023 3:50 PM in response to kristenclifford31

I have the same problem after the latest update my phone ( 13 pro max ) has a Bluetooth issue not connecting to my AirPods or CarPlay I took it genuis bar but they couldn’t fix it and they said no problems with the hardware or software

I was willing to get the new iPhone 15 pro max but I saw some comments about having the same issue,, does anyone have experience with this?

Nov 22, 2023 4:20 AM in response to tvman11

I’m also, experiencing Bluetooth issues. Mainly on voice calls tho. Stereo does mess up in the car but my main issue is with voice calls. I’ll be in the middle of a conversation and then the voice gets distorted on both ends, causing the person who is talking to sound like a distorted robot. It’s ridiculous. I can’t find a fix either but now at least I know that I’m not alone on this issue. Ridiculous design flaw it sounds like. Wish they would fix this. It didn’t start getting worse until this most recent iOS update to 17.

Dec 25, 2023 11:56 AM in response to tvman11

I have a 13 pro max and my wife has a 13 pro. We both have had similar Bluetooth issues for about 6 months now. Devices are up to date. AirPods are up to date. Car radio is up to date. Curious if Apple has looked into this yet? We were just waiting for an update to resolve the issue. We experience static and digital skipping (best way I can describe the sound) while using Bluetooth audio devices.

Feb 1, 2024 8:33 AM in response to tvman11

I've had the iPhone 13 Pro since Dec. 2022. Never had any issues with bluetooth until last week. Suddenly, I'm experiencing all the same interference issues described regardless of which bluetooth device I'm connected to. It happens to my AirPods, AirPods Pro, Car, etc. It also tends to happen in the same locations around my neighborhood while walking or running, or on my regular commutes while driving.


I have no clue what happened to make the interference begin, but I'm frustrated to learn it's a widespread issue that has no resolution.

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