iPhone5 bluetoorh not connecting to Jaybird Freedom 3 headset

I have the same headphones for a little over a year. Worked perfectly with my iPhone 4 but terrible track record with my new iPhone 5. I truly believe this is a software issue as I've thoroughly reviewed these forums (and tried the workarounds). Recommend contacting AppleCare and at least register the concern. Unfortunately, these headphones are sitting on the shelf as they have proven unreliable for my long distance runs.

Was having this exact problem until I looked into the Jaybird instruction manual, perhaps you are doing the same thing. The instrution manually states to correctly pair the headphones with a device you have to hold the power button for 8 seconds until the led light alternates between red and blue. I was just turning the device on and expecting it to be in pairing mode. Hopefully this can help rectify your issue.

I'm having the same issue with my JayBird Freedom. As DaNiBuZ suggested you have to make sure you pair the device. But my problem is in order to use the head phones I have to pair them again after powering them off. I'm inclined to think it is a software issue. I have the iPhone 5 iOS 6.1.3 Life in the Technology Fast Lane. 😐

It is really easy ! First, turn on ur Bluetooth of iPhone 5. Then, turn on jaybird freedom UP TO 8 s. skip the button . U will see the red and blue signal . Skip it until ur iPhone 5 appears jaybird not pair . After that, click it and finish.

Thank you for your solution. It was super easy.

Thank you so much!!!!!

thanks! Had tried everything else and was starting to despair that I had wasted a lot of money on the Jaybirds. So relieved they are now paired! The 8 second power button hold worked a treat.

Thank you for a great advice, worked in a second!

😎 Thanks...