Name of Unknown bluetooth device changed, and when I play Spotify, it is playing but without sound, when connected to the unknown device

3 parts to this: 1st- I noticed a Bluetooth device that was very similar to my sound bar, but not my sound bar. I was able to connect with it, and Spotify would play, but without sound. I shut down my phone, and the next time I powered it back on, immediately went to Bluetooth and the name of the device was one name, but quickly changed to the name I had been seeing. What does that mean? At 4am, I decided to do a test… I turned the volume all the way up on my phone, connected it to the unknown device, and hit play. Within a minute or two, the device disconnected, never to appear again. Thoughts? Last part, why is my Bluetooth saying I’m connected to all of these devices. I turned off all my electronic devices, all LED lights, internet, lights and placed all of my devices together, then I used a Bluetooth finder app, and got some info, but nothing that was very helpful.


thank you all!

iPhone 12

Posted on Dec 8, 2023 8:33 PM

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Dec 9, 2023 1:18 AM in response to Fr5303

Fr5303 wrote:

connected it to the unknown device,

Check if this remains connected even when you walk away to another room with concrete walls or say 1000 feet away.


Try the following that may help remove the mysterious device

  • Settings > General > Transfer & Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  • You may have some third-party apps installed especially for Audio, Video, Airplay etc please delete that.
  • You may have some profiles installed by some nearby WiFi Router/Bluetooth accessories.


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