2 iOS8.1.1 devices can't connect via BT "Using Keynote Remote with Bluetooth" - HT6112

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2 iOS8.1.1 devices can't connect via BT "Using Keynote Remote with Bluetooth" - HT6112

I'm unable to get to iOS devices to connect via Bluetooth for Keynote control. It's described above under the heading "Using Keynote Remote with Bluetooth". Am I missing something? I see the article mentions iOS8 so I know it's been updated recently. I also see that this hasn't worked in the past. Curious that the articles suggests it can be done now.

I have 3 iOS devices all 8.1.1.

iPhone 5

iPhone 5s

iPad 3rd Gen

Thanks,

Russell

iPhone 5s, iOS 8.1, Keynote

Posted on Nov 17, 2014 11:55 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 20, 2014 2:29 PM in response to RussellApple

I use Keynote (on Mac and iPad) with an iPhone 5s remote all the time. Over the years, I've found the Bluetooth connection to be unreliable (maybe because I'm also driving a Bluetooth speaker) so I prefer WiFi. Turn on your iPhone's Personal Hotspot feature and link to that network with your iPad/Mac. The remote will be rock solid.

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Answer 2

Nov 20, 2014 3:23 PM in response to RussellApple

After installing iOS 8.1.1 on my iPhone 5 and iPad, I can no longer pair them to my Bose Mini SoundLink. The iPhone and iPad will pair with my headphones and bluetooth keyboard, so I am guessing it is just the Bose ....at this point.

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Answer 3

Nov 20, 2014 3:44 PM in response to Toby DeVoss

Just talked to Bose and learned the solution.

Reset the speaker ....hold down the bluetooth button until you hear a tone. Delete the Bose in the Bluetooth Device directory on the iPad. When it is automatically rediscovered it will connect.

Worked for me .....

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