Ipad IOS 8 Bluetooth speakers no longer work

I have exactly the same problem and I'm running out of ideas of stuff to reset. Went through reset, even full restore of phone and it still doesn't connect. This is on iPhone 6 with 8.1.2 and the Boston AS XS speakers. Next step is to get the phone replaced as I have the annoying lower right screen clicking issue also.

P.S. Everything was working fine on my 4S with 7.1.1!

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I don't think it is the phone i.e. the hardware end. It is definitely a software problem. Apple broke Bluetooth continuity with the iOS 8 update. They have not fixed it yet. People had problems and they may still be having problems using Bluetooth in cars as well with the iOS 8 update.

These Boston Acoustics Theater speakers are sweet. They are a great addition to any TV but the Music Bluetooth feature really was an exceptional bonus.

At this rate to use the Boston AC XS speakers for music over Bluetooth finding an older iPod with Bluetooth still running something earlier than iOS 8 seems to be the only way to get it to work.

I remember in the past Apple breaking something with iTunes many years ago. I forget what I was running maybe a G4 tower when I updated to the latest Mac OS at the time something broke in iTunes. It didn't work properly again until there was another major update to the Mac OS. It took like 2 years. And like magic it just started working again.

I wish I read that before replacing my iPad Air 2 which hasn't solved the Bluetooth connection problem. I updated to iOS 8.1.2 and still no hope with XS Digital cinema. That is incredibly disappointing and I hope there is someone from Apple reading this.

I Have Boston Acoustic Digital Cinema also, using iphone 5, same thing,after update plays music maybe a second thens drops it.

I have the same problem. Updated to iOS 8.1.2 and still no hope with XS Digital cinema. Tried it with iPad2, with iPhone 5 as well as with an iPhone 6. Same problems also with a TomTom car navigation device.

Come on, Apple - that is incredibly unprofessional and disappointing. You guys should take action now!

Sad to see this.. Even it's not working with my system

ipad (8.1) - NO

iphone 6/6+ - NO

mac os - YES..

Mr Cook & Co. Pl do something ..

Having the same problem here - on two systems, actually. I have an iPad 3 with iOS 8.1.2 and my parents have an iPad 2 and iOS 8.1.2. We both have the BA Soundware XS 2.1. Both iPads connect briefly, but then drop the connection. Neither works now, though they worked great in iOS 6 and 7. BT audio works fine with my iPhone 4s with 6.1 and the XS.

Apple, please fix this! iOS 8 has been out long enough that these BT issues should be resolved by now.

Okay Folks I found a fix. I don't think anyone mentioned this alternative that works as my iPhone is playing music through the BA Soundware XS 2.1 speakers as I type.

I had a brainstorm which involved a little rearranging the room around. I was going to have to move the subwoofer so I broke out the BA manual for the Soundware XS. Sure enough the back panel diagram shows AUX 2 port is just a simple 3.5mm line in plug. You may already have such a cable lying around as it is your standard headphone jack.

All you need is a male to male 3.5mm cable. Connect one to the BA Soundware's AUX 2 port and the other to a headphone jack in what ever device you are using to play music. I had to click the input control until two green lights with one red just above showed up and Voila music sprang from my BA Soundware speakers for the first time since what September?

I know this is not the fix every one was hoping for but it is a fix.

By the way Boston Acoustics had these great media speakers some 15 years ago. A set of two small satellite speakers and a small subwoofer. Boston Acoustics BA635 3-Piece Multimedia Computer Speakers. I still use them. Great sound small footprint.

So with the room slightly rearranged giving way to more dance room just in time as the music once again is playing.

Melvin, I would call that a "workaround" and not a fix. The whole beauty of the BA (and many other Bluetooth speakers) is the ability to connect wirelessly and keep your phone on you while you move around the room. While I appreciate being wired into the system will allow us to use the system, Apple has really dropped the ball on this. I contacted BA and was told that Apple is at fault for not patching the BT problems in iOS 8 (which is evident by the fact my iOS 6 phone works, but my iOS 8 tablet does not). Hopefully, someone at Apple is listening and willing to do something to fix this issue in the next update.

ABsolute the some problem. Apl. Have to fix it.

pc1310 it certainly is a workaround. Waiting for Apple to "fix" the bluetooth problem in iOS 8 could take till iOS9 or never.

So if people want to play music through their BA Soundware XS 2.1 speaker system right now it is possible to connect any device with a headphone jack to the AUX 2 line in 3.5mm port on the Soundware. You can connect an iPod Shuffle this way to play music through them. Any MP3 music player will do. An iPod Classic. Or the Nano there must be lots of Nano's out there. Least we forget the Touch. Or if you are kicking it old school a Sony Walkman or Discman will work. etc. etc.

Hey guys! I feel the pain and FRUSTRATION w/ Apple on the deal. They absolutely should fix this and I'm really surprised they've taken this stance. So, yes the 3.5 is a work-around and you call this one as well. But, this one fixes all your Bluetooth needs and works on any other devises too(e.g, receivers, powered speakers, etc... Just invest $30 on ( in my experience) the best Bluetooth adapter/ NFC on the market and your wireless again!! Problem solved. No, Apple didn't fix it but this does. I'm not holding my breath for them to fix this and I've surely not sat around using the satellites as paper weights. I've been using this set up, oh since a month after iOS 8. On iPhone 5s, iPad 3, Galaxy 4 note, LG 8 tab and my sons IPhone 4s. So there you go!! Hopes this solves some headaches and brings the smiles back to BA 2.1 or 5.1 world!! See below! Cheers..... AMAZON HomeSpot HomeSpot NFC-Enabled Bluetooth Audio Receiver for Sound System 4.5 out of 5 stars(3,832)Reviews List Price: $39.99 Deal Price: $29.00 Free Shipping for Prime Members You Save: $10.99 (27%) Quantity:1

I guess apple decided to ignore the thousand of complaints regarding Bluetooth syncing with the most recent iOS release, 8.1.3. This is absolutely unacceptable. My wife's phone no longer syncs with her car and my JBL Bluetooth speaker doesn't work. Come on Apple you've had 5 months to fix this problem. Get with it.

My phone still works with all of my Bluetooth devices. Have you called AppleCare and discussed this with them. On your wife's car did she try clearing out all previous pairings from both the car and the iPhone and pair again? Have you tried this with your JBL?

have the same problem and i expected with the new actualization 8.1.3 the problem solved but still dont working please apple do it something