iPhone5 bluetooth not working

Bluetooth in iPhone 5 is not working. It is not recognizing the bluetooth devices even though its turned on.

iPhone 5, iOS 6

Posted on Sep 21, 2012 7:04 PM

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Dec 4, 2012 5:30 PM in response to rogerfrombowling green

Try resetting the sd10-hd . That solved my problem. I was able to pair with my iPhone 5.


Follow this link to instruction to reset the s10-hd, https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/ 59350/p/1422,2690,7709


Essentially hold down the + and 0 (power button) until the LED turns blue. Then power off the headset and power on. Put the iPhone in discoverable mode and they should now sync.

Dec 10, 2012 7:33 PM in response to Benster123

Hey GOOD job! I have a 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe with stock stereo head unit. My iPhone 4 mated perfect. Just got iPhone 5, followed both manufacturer instructs and 1st time it worked. Next morning though no joy! Searched car blogs @ all over. Multiple issues read with no clarity. By chance I checked Apple support discussions @ came across yours. It was the 1st method that made sense & actually worked! Kudos to you and again thank you for explaining "common sense" explanation:) I again have iPhone hands free connection in the ride!

Dec 14, 2012 2:59 PM in response to strannick1

I also have a Mazda CX5 and an iphone 5.



I have the same problem as you. Have you got any solution?

strannick1 wrote:


Problem following, I passed with 4s on 5, I restored contents from iCloud

and pared them with my Mazda CX-5 stock bluetooth



- now at an entering call phone lifts a tube but is audible nothing, neither me nor calling.

When switching at this moment on phone a sound source, back on phone (the sound is) and back on the car - the sound appeared.



I reset the phone settings to default, I reset to default all bluetooth in the car, changes nothing.

When I reset all contents and settings on phone to factory defaults - the sound appeared.



I Try Settings > General > Accessibility > Incoming Calls - and nothing change.



What to do I don't know...

Dec 18, 2012 11:57 AM in response to praveenkay

I have a 2012 Nissan Altima. My iPhone 5 with the most recent OS will pair with the bluetooth phone; I can make calls using the car's handsfree system; but I cannot answer calls. If I try to answer calls using the car, no sound comes through (and the call get lost, though doesn't disconnect). I can answer using the handset and then transfer to the car's bluetooth. It is very frustrating!

Dec 21, 2012 7:55 PM in response to praveenkay

I have a 2013 Infiniti M37 and the same thing occurs with my iPhone 5. I can call out on bluetooth, but not receive calls on it. I went to the general settings as set out in a message above, but there is no "handset" option, only a headset option in addition to the default and speaker.


Is this something Apple is working on still or was the above supposed to be a fix?

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