Bluetooth notifications

Hello rolie,

You may try checking to see if the Driving Focus has been enabled, or is set to be automatically enabled. This page can help provide info and guidance on that feature: Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support

Turn the Driving Focus on or off

If you already have the Driving Focus set up, you can quickly turn it on or off from Control Center:

1. Open Control Center.

2. Touch and hold Focus, then tap Driving to turn it on or off.

When the Driving Focus is on, the Driving icon  appears in the status bar and on the Lock Screen, and your status is automatically displayed in the Messages app. When someone sends you a message, they'll see that you silenced notifications, but they can still notify you if something is urgent.

Turn on the Driving Focus automatically 

1. Go to Settings > Focus, then tap Driving.

2. Tap While Driving under Turn on Automatically, then select one of these options: 

• Automatically: Driving will be activated based on detected motion.

• When Connected to Car Bluetooth: Driving will be activated when your iPhone is connected to car Bluetooth devices.

• Manually: Driving can be activated manually from Control Center.

• Activate With CarPlay: Driving will be activated automatically when your iPhone is connected to CarPlay.

If the above hasn't helped then be sure to also check Settings > Bluetooth > [stereo name] > Show Notifications is enabled.

Some stereos also have their own Notification setting that you may try checking on. This varies by make/model so you may try checking the manual for applicable info there.

Cheers.