iPhone 6 not connecting to car Bluetooth

I had a similar problem with my BMW. I went into settings and set my device accidentally to 'forget this network'. I had to rename my iPhone and reconnected by adding a new paired device. Now, I have an Apple Watch so my phone 6 plus connects to it AND the car since it has the ability to connect to two devices at the same time. Problem - I can't reply on my watch using dictation because the car takes over audio

My iphone 5 has not connected reliably since I updated from ios 8.2. I am still waiting for Apple to fix this issue. Or possibly, radios need the ability

to update software. Mine does not. I have considered selling my iphone and buying one still on 8.2.

I have a 2011 Subaru Impreza and bought an iPhone 6 last October. It paired to my car radio just fine until iOS 8.3 came out.

Now, I can get the car to pair to the phone IF I try several times to connect. I have to turn off the radio and turn it on again after pressing the car device. If I do this several times the phone eventually connects. I'm not sure what eventually gets it to connect, the only thing that I know is that I have to keep turning the radio on and off and re-trying the pairing from the phone, and eventually it pairs, sometimes even when the radio is off.

When I recently took the car to the dealer, I asked if they had a fix for it or if I needed to wait for Apple to fix it. He told me that many people are having this issue with the iPhones and pairing. So, while you may not have the problem, it does exist.

I have tried resetting the network settings and resetting all settings then re-pairing the phone. Never works. I have also been on Apple phone support and they can't help me fix the problem.

My son who is 15 will start driving and we have been planning on him getting this car. However, I'm not going to have a teenager drive a car that doesn't have handsfree phone working at a higher reliability than this one works. Not sure what we'll do, but am hoping that Apple will come out with a fix for those of us who aren't able to simply buy a new car.

The iphone DOES pair with my husband's 2015 Subaru Outback, so there's something in the older software that is causing the problem.

i took my 2014 subrua in to have some work done and ask the tec about this problem he said it has to do with the software in the iphone 6 that the new hyndias are also having this problem with the iphone 6 he said that hopefully apple with come out with a update to fix this issue .

Hello All, I am new in this ****** long post about IPhone6 and blue tooth connection.

17 pages! incredible for such an old process! I didn't read all pages in detail but I didn't found my problem.

So, I add my cent on this subject.

Since a few days I am having my new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and I am getting some troubles with the BT connection with My Iphone 6Plus running on iOS 9.0.2!

BT connection ran without problems. And I can use the handfree phone, I can read the music on the iPhone6, I can see and use my contacts list on the iPhone6.

BUT, I cannot transfer this list to the car as it is permitted. On the car I can go up to starting the transfer of the list, the transfer seem to start, and I get the message "transfer terminated" BUT, nothing is transferred on the car!

I already made a full reset on the phone and on the car. But never reach to transfer the list.

I too was having this same issue with my new iPhone 6plus and my Honda CRV. I had to delete my old phone in the car, and then add my new phone. It was still recognizing old iPhone. Go to YouTube and search for delete pairings in my and type what model car you have. After that you can search how to add a new phone in your car. I did it and it works now!

Many thanks Elise,

But my problem is more complex I think.

I am the very first owner of that car (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) So there were no cell phone connected before I tried to connect mine.

The situation is: my iPhone 6plus is well recognized by the car. I can receive calls and call. BUT, it's impossible to transfer my contact into the car. This is very annoying due to the fact that I work a lot and my car is sort of extension of my office. So said this mean that I have calls to do. And I bought the car also because it has a voice recognition. But I can't use it if my contacts are not recorded into the car....

Brainois wrote:

Many thanks Elise,

But my problem is more complex I think.

I am the very first owner of that car (Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) So there were no cell phone connected before I tried to connect mine.

The situation is: my iPhone 6plus is well recognized by the car. I can receive calls and call. BUT, it's impossible to transfer my contact into the car. This is very annoying due to the fact that I work a lot and my car is sort of extension of my office. So said this mean that I have calls to do. And I bought the car also because it has a voice recognition. But I can't use it if my contacts are not recorded into the car....

Have you tried this:

Settings > Bluetooth

Tap the little circle on the right with the little i in it

Make sure you have Sync Contacts on

If you've done that it isn't working, this would appear to be a Honda issue, not an iPhone issue. I'd contact Honda directly for assistance.

Just got a new iPhone 6S. Worked perfectly with my Porsche PCM. Today, would only show a tiny fraction of the Phone directory. Tried deleting the phone, reinstalling. no luck.

Then tried the advice to go to Phone, select General > Reset > Reset all

The Reset Network settings.

Worked perfectly. A bummer having to establish blue tooth, fingerprint etc.

Thanks. That's what I needed to do. I had re-set my phone and that probably screwed up the connection I had before. Keeping BT off on the phone and selecting No to pair I was able to see the System Clear option. If anyone else has a honda, do a google search for: "Honda CR-V How To Delete Bluetooth Phone". I believe the same instructions will work with other models.

I have an ACURA MDX '16 and I did the same thing. It worked for a while but now it's not connected. I have been without phone connection for almost a week. I guess I'll have to 'reboot' the Acura's system every couple of weeks. Apple or Acura should get together and fix this problem. It's not only with newer cars, I know someone with Hondas and Acuras that are at least 8 years old that are having the same issues, where they didn't have them until Apple iPhone 6s. Looks like Apple should fix this issue!!!

So now the iPhone 6S with software version 9.3.2 is the problem. It was paired with my Audi A3 for six months, but with this latest update will not hold the pairing. After about 30 seconds, my Audi tells me network error and to "connect cellphone" ... Audi has checked out electrical system and all checks out okay. Returned to Verizon store and they replaced my iPhone 6s with a new phone. Did the whole reboot, did two system resets and still will not pair. Odd thing is that the phone works fine in an A4 and in a Ford Escape. Also, my Apple 5S and my husband's Apple 6 work fine in the Audi A3. So is the problem the car? or is the problem the phone? The rep at the Verizon store told me to get a new car. Helpful. Not. Apple does not seem to be responding to this issue ... is there any update on the problem that I'm not aware of. Talking hands free safely should not be this difficult. I am ready to move off of Apple and to another platform.

Finally got to Apple Genius bar -- issue was fixed with a total hard reset. Means that I have to rebuild some apps, but worth it to have bluetooth back in the car!!! Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

We have the same problem with an IPhone 6S and a Mazda 3. The phone sees "Mazda" in blue tooth settings and the car tries to pair but it does that for ages - maybe a minute or two then says Error.

I have a similar issue with maybe a little different. My iPhone 6 with updated software works fine in my 2016 Chevy Trax which uses mylink. The phone through the car system works OK if the iPhone is awake. If the phone locks then it no longer is able to be woken up by the car system. Any ideas?