Bluetooth is messed up after last iOS (17.2.1) & MacOS Sonoma(14.2.1) Update

I've noticed that my bluetooth settings page will constantly crash out as well. Trying to turn off/on the bluetooth toggle will out right crash it.

Airpod Pro Gen 2, apple watch 8, and my Sony MX5's won't connect reliably at all. Constantly having to reboot my phone and devices to get them to even temporarily connect and work.

Everything has newest software and firmware.

I've fully reset my iphone 15 Pro's network settings and bluetooth device connections. No luck.

Bluetooth interference can potentially cause connectivity issues due to the disruption of the wireless communication between devices. Bluetooth operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, which is also used by various other devices such as Wi-Fi routers, microwaves, cordless phones, and even some baby monitors. When multiple devices are operating in close proximity and using the same frequency band, interference can occur.

Here's how Bluetooth interference can impact connectivity:

1. Audio Streaming Interruptions: When you're streaming music via Apple Music or using Siri to play audio content, Bluetooth interference can disrupt the connection between your device (such as an iPhone) and the Bluetooth speaker or headphones. This interference can result in the audio stuttering, dropping out momentarily, or experiencing poor sound quality.
2. Bluetooth devices transmit data in packets. Interference can cause some of these packets to be lost or corrupted during transmission. As a result, the receiving device may have trouble decoding the audio or Siri commands correctly, leading to stuttering or delayed responses.
3. Bluetooth signals can be weakened by interference from other devices operating on the same frequency band. If the signal strength drops significantly, it can affect the stability of the connection between your device and the Bluetooth accessory. This can result in intermittent stuttering as the connection struggles to maintain a consistent data flow.
4. Bluetooth uses different channels within the 2.4 GHz frequency range to establish connections. When there are many Bluetooth devices in close proximity, multiple connections can create congestion on the available channels. This congestion can cause interference, leading to degraded performance for Apple Music streaming or Siri interactions.

To mitigate Bluetooth interference issues and reduce stuttering:

1. Minimize the number of active Bluetooth devices in close proximity to each other. Switch off or move away devices that are not in use or causing interference.
2. Increase the distance between your Bluetooth devices (e.g., your iPhone and Bluetooth speaker/headphones) to reduce the impact of interference.
3. Keep your devices' firmware up to date, including your iPhone and any Bluetooth accessories. Manufacturers often release firmware updates that can improve the performance and stability of Bluetooth connections.
4. Objects like walls, furniture, or large metal surfaces can obstruct Bluetooth signals and contribute to interference. Ensure a clear line of sight between your devices to optimize signal strength.
5. Some Bluetooth devices allow you to manually switch to different channels within the 2.4 GHz range. Check the user manual or settings of your Bluetooth accessory to see if you can change channels to find a less congested one.
6. If your Wi-Fi router supports it, consider using the 5 GHz frequency band for Wi-Fi connections instead of 2.4 GHz. This can reduce potential interference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals.

By implementing these steps, you can help minimize Bluetooth interference and improve the overall performance of Siri's voice.

I have an old Creative D100 bluetooth speaker- works great. But recent iOS updates on my Apple devices (phone, ipads) have resulted in no bluetooth connection, and "Forget Device" is the only option. Everything worked fine last week. I just tried hooking up my old iphone which is not connected to Wifi or cellular so it has not had any Apple updates installed.Guess what? It connects right away to the speaker's bluetooth. Apple- will you send out a fix for this "update" calamity??

Let me tell you what dude i had an iphone 12 mini, when i updated it.. same problem with wifi i ciuld no longer access the wifi settings or cellular. Took it to apple they diagnosed it n said a chip failed. Suspiciously after an update..

so i got an iphone 13 mini and just yesterday i decide to ipdate n now im having the same issues but now with bluetooth also the wifi or phone service will stop completely n the only way to get it back is to restart the iphone.. again after an update.

im just gonna return the iphone see if i can get an upgrade but if not im just getting samsung cuz this is ridiculous, and i suspect theyre doing it on purpose cuz i want the older models.

Updated iphone 13pro max to 17.2.1, big mistake, bluetooth is messed up with every device connected to this phone, specially audio devices.

I can’t hear a single song without interference, I never update the devices because I know apple tends to make slower the previous models but this is in another level, hope they solve this issue because it’s getting me crazy since I use the phone mostly to listen music and now it’s completely messed up.

Same issues.

AirDrop with my MacBook Pro M1 is dead and Bluetooth peering is rejected which is not the case with tier devices from other vendors. My IPhone 11 ProMax accept anything apart from my MacBook Pro since these latest updates.

Totally on purpose, same case here, updated and the cellular got messed, took it to apple and with the excuse that the antenna got messed they made me repair the device, now again but with the bluetooth, they are a bunch of thiefs

Hello my device iPhone 11 2 days ago I updated iOS 17.2.1 and Xiaomi Flipbuds Pro shows my device as replica airpods pro and causes trouble connecting to the device, what can I do?

I'm having the exact same issue with Bluetooth connecting to AirPods and my Apple Watch.

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