Why can't the iPhone 4 stream bluetooth audio to any device?

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Why can't the iPhone 4 stream bluetooth audio to any device?

Why is that I can't stream audio from my iPhone 4 via bluetooth to my car stereo?

It works with Blackberrys and Nokias but not the iPhnoe.

I thought this would work via bluetooth and not just using the Airplay icon which doesn't appear even when my phone is paired with the stereo. It takes and makes calls via the unit but won't stream audio.

All I want to do is listen to my music in my car without leads.

iOS 4

Posted on Apr 5, 2011 5:30 AM

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Answer 1

roaminggnome

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Apr 5, 2011 5:35 AM in response to Hairglamfan

Airplay is not bluetooth. Airplay streams music via wi-fi with devices that support airplay.

My car stereo streams audio fine. I just pair the iphone to the stereo and listen.

Check the manual for your car stereo and pair the devices.

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kamper9

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Apr 5, 2011 7:20 AM in response to Hairglamfan

what type of car system? Mine works great with ford Sync.

did you select the audio output properly?

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Hairglamfan Author

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Apr 6, 2011 7:16 AM in response to kamper9

Its a 2011 KIA Sportage.

There are various head units on different models but mine doesn't stream music via blutooth.

An Aplle repr told me that this is correct, it shouldn't do it but I know it can as other Sportage drivers can do this.

I'm managing to pair correctly and can make calls hands free but can't stream music.

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Rudegar

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Apr 6, 2011 8:37 AM in response to Hairglamfan

a2dp profile is required for streaming music works just fine with my bluetooth stereo headset

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KiltedTim

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Apr 6, 2011 9:44 AM in response to Hairglamfan

It requires A2DP. You may be able to connect to more than 1 bluetooth device at a time, but A2DP will only lock on to the first device it connects to in any given session. Works just fine in my 2011 Optima, but ONLY if I am NOT connected to my Jawbone Icon when the connection to the car goes live. If I'm connected to the Jawbone, the A2DP only streams to it. Even after I disconnect the Icon. I have to disconnect/reconnect to the car in those circumstances.

made sure you're not currently connected to any other bluetooth devices, then re-pair the phone with the car.

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