HT204387: iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles

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Gheluvelt
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Q: I am struggling to get my iPhone 5 to pair with my in-car hands free Bluetooth kit?

I think it recognises that there is a connection there as I see the 'Land Rover' title in the pairing software.  However, when I type in the pass code it times out?

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1.4

Posted on Jul 29, 2013 8:22 AM

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Gheluvelt

Q: I am struggling to get my iPhone 5 to pair with my in-car hands free Bluetooth kit?

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  • by Lawrence Finch,

    Lawrence Finch Lawrence Finch Jul 29, 2013 8:25 AM in response to Gheluvelt
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    Jul 29, 2013 8:25 AM in response to Gheluvelt

    Try "forgetting" the car connection. Then Reset the phone (hold HOME and SLEEP until an Apple logo appears). Then try again to pair. Note that the car must be in Pairing mode and you must be displaying the BlueTooth menu in iTunes.

  • by Gheluvelt,

    Gheluvelt Gheluvelt Jul 29, 2013 8:38 AM in response to Lawrence Finch
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    Jul 29, 2013 8:38 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

    Thank you.  I have tried that and other connotations, but still no joy.  Interestingly enough (said tongue in cheek!) I have just tried to pair my iPhone 5 with my Dell Laptop over Bluetooth (simply to see if I can).  My laptop recognized the iPhone, but still my phone failed to pair.  Is this a built thing designed to annoy me?

  • by wegras,

    wegras wegras Jul 29, 2013 8:44 AM in response to Gheluvelt
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    Jul 29, 2013 8:44 AM in response to Gheluvelt

    Your iPhone will not communicate with another PC or other iOS devices except in a tethering mode via Bluetooth

    Try clearing all pairings at the car end, there may be a limited  number of slots on vehicle

  • by Lawrence Finch,

    Lawrence Finch Lawrence Finch Jul 29, 2013 8:44 AM in response to Gheluvelt
    Level 8 (38,305 points)
    Mac OS X
    Jul 29, 2013 8:44 AM in response to Gheluvelt

    The iPhone is not designed to pair with a computer or other phones. It will only pair with hands-free devices and headsets. It does not support file transfer profiles.