Nike Fuel Band can't pair to iPhone5

Nike Fuel Band doesn't appear on the list of the bluetooth device even if both are turned discovery mode on. It used to work with iPhone 4 though.

iPhone 5, iOS 6

Posted on Oct 4, 2012 6:33 AM

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Oct 4, 2012 2:26 PM in response to susu7

I have same problem. I cannot pair Nike fuelband to Iphone 5. Fuelband still pairs with iPhone4. iPhone5 pairs with Mac, so BT is working on phone and fuel band. Just not between fuelband and iphone5. I tried to pair the fuelband with another iPhone 5 and no connection. Anyone have any ideas on how to resolve this please?

Oct 5, 2012 11:09 AM in response to susu7

Got it to work after calling Nike+. Easy process, took 2 minutes

1.) On iPhone 5, Settings> Bluetooth> Bluetooth "on" then allow it to search.


2.) On Fuelband+ Hold down button till Sync appears, keep holding Bluetooth icon will appear and start blinking


Be patient, it worked in about 5 seconds.


Wasn't an iOS6 issue, used that on updated iPhone 4S, just had to "re-sync" my iPhone5 this morning and wa-lah, we're in business.


Hope this helps, felt stupid when Nike+ explained it to me, had to share. Now I'm off to see if I can sync new phone with my BMW...

Oct 5, 2012 1:47 PM in response to susu7

You've gotta hold the button down till the sync goes away and a Bluetooth icon comes up blinking. Give it 5-10 more seconds with the button down. Be patient, it'll appear.


Also, you might have to reset the FuelBand. If you hold the button down for 10-15 seconds it'll give you this option. I did that earlier, before I called Nike+, and it might have been why this process worked.


If that doesn't do it, call Nike+. Contact info is on the App for iPhone or on the computer. They were VERY helpful

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