HT204387: iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles

Learn about iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles
2jaynet
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Q: I have the apple 3gs and i want to upgrade to the 5s.  What bluetooth can i use with my 3gs and also with the 5s when i upgrade.

I have iphone 3gs and will be upgrading to the iphone 5s.  What bluetooth can I use with both phones.

I currently use a Plantonics Discovery 975.

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Apr 7, 2014 4:37 PM

by sterling r,Solvedanswer
sterling r sterling r
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A:

Hello 2jaynet,

 

It sounds like you want to compare the bluetooth compatibility of the iPhone 3gs with that of the iPhone 5s. I recommend this article for you to compare:

 

iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3647

Device

Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.6)

Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP 1.4)Personal Area Network Profile (PAN)

Human Interface Device Profile (HID)

Message Access Profile (MAP)
iPhone 4 and later✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
iPhone 3GS✓✓✓✓✓✓-

 

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care,

Sterling

Posted on Apr 9, 2014 9:36 AM

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  • by sterling r,Solvedanswer

    sterling r sterling r Apr 9, 2014 9:36 AM in response to 2jaynet
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    Apr 9, 2014 9:36 AM in response to 2jaynet

    Hello 2jaynet,

     

    It sounds like you want to compare the bluetooth compatibility of the iPhone 3gs with that of the iPhone 5s. I recommend this article for you to compare:

     

    iOS: Supported Bluetooth profiles

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3647

    Device

    Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.6)

    		Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP 1.4)Personal Area Network Profile (PAN)

    Human Interface Device Profile (HID)

    		Message Access Profile (MAP)
    iPhone 4 and later✓✓✓✓✓✓✓
    iPhone 3GS✓✓✓✓✓✓-

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    Take care,

    Sterling