Unknown Bluetooth device connected with no information icon

I have an unknown device connected to my bluetooth. There is no blue "i" (information icon) for me to check. Can I get advice?


iPhone 16e, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 17, 2026 2:22 PM

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Feb 17, 2026 3:39 PM in response to Babs2014

That number is known as a MAC (Media Access Control) address. From https://maclookup.app/:


MAC address prefix 98:75:96 is registered to EM Microelectronic, located at Rue des Sors 3Marin-Epagnier Neuchatel 2074CH.


That is a company (probably in Switzerland) that makes small electronic components. One of their specialties appears to be Bluetooth transceivers. So all that tells you is that you are seeing a device whose Bluetooth radio is made by EM Microelectronic. It could be a medical device, a wireless speaker, a smart thermostat, or practically anything that supports Bluetooth.


On your iPhone, in Settings -> Bluetooth, does this appear under the My Devices list, or under Other Devices? If it is in My Devices, then your iPhone is connected to it. If it is in Other Devices, that means that it is merely within Bluetooth range, not that it is connected. Devices that are not connected do not have the information icon.

Feb 17, 2026 4:38 PM in response to edclange

The number appears under My Devices. It shows as Connected. Still does not have an "i" icon. After reading your explanation and through a couple of steps, I am convinced that number is connected to the recently added medical device. I feel much better about it. Thank you for helping me. I am going to post another question. I hope you can answer that one, also.

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