My soundLinks Mini Bose speaker will not connect to the Bluetooth of my new Apple iPhone 15 pro. What to do?

My old iPhone 11 had no problem linking up with other devices via blue tooth.

this new iPhone 15 pro seems unable to connect to “other devices” (other than the Apple Watch). The wheel keeps turning ….

what to do??

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 6:19 PM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2023 1:40 PM

Greetings Bfcoth,


Thanks for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We'd like to provide you with some steps that can assist you with getting your new iPhone 15 Pro connected with your Bluetooth device:


"Try these steps first

To get help pairing a Bluetooth accessory, like a wireless keyboard, to your iOS or iPadOS device:

  1. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other.
  2. Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.
  3. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
  4. If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app.


If you still can't pair or connect your Bluetooth accessory

  • If you previously connected your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory, put it back in discovery mode, then try to pair and connect itagain.
  • If you can pair your accessory with some devices but not your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory from your other devices. Then try to pair with your iOS or iPadOS device again.
  • To find out whether your accessory is compatible with your iOS or iPad OS device, contact the manufacturer of the accessory.
  • If you still have any of these issues, contact Apple Support:
    • You can’t turn on Bluetooth or the setting is grayed out.
    • You can’t connect any Bluetooth accessories with your device.
    • The accessory manufacturer confirmed that your accessory is working correctly."


You can find more details here:

If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad


We hope this helps.

Take care.



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Oct 19, 2023 1:40 PM in response to bfcoth

Greetings Bfcoth,


Thanks for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We'd like to provide you with some steps that can assist you with getting your new iPhone 15 Pro connected with your Bluetooth device:


"Try these steps first

To get help pairing a Bluetooth accessory, like a wireless keyboard, to your iOS or iPadOS device:

  1. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory and iOS or iPadOS device are close to each other.
  2. Turn your Bluetooth accessory off and back on again.
  3. Make sure that your Bluetooth accessory is on and fully charged or connected to power. If your accessory uses batteries, see if they need to be replaced.
  4. If there's an app that you use with the Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth on your iOS or iPadOS device, and make sure that you've turned on Bluetooth for the app.


If you still can't pair or connect your Bluetooth accessory

  • If you previously connected your Bluetooth accessory to your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory, put it back in discovery mode, then try to pair and connect itagain.
  • If you can pair your accessory with some devices but not your iOS or iPadOS device, unpair the accessory from your other devices. Then try to pair with your iOS or iPadOS device again.
  • To find out whether your accessory is compatible with your iOS or iPad OS device, contact the manufacturer of the accessory.
  • If you still have any of these issues, contact Apple Support:
    • You can’t turn on Bluetooth or the setting is grayed out.
    • You can’t connect any Bluetooth accessories with your device.
    • The accessory manufacturer confirmed that your accessory is working correctly."


You can find more details here:

If you can't connect a Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad


We hope this helps.

Take care.



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