bluetooth shutter issue on iOS 9.2

I have an issue where I have several blue tooth shutter buttons, and neither one of them works on my iPhone 6s.

Both shutter buttons still work on my iPhone 5S and worked both with IOS 9.1 and after the upgrade to IOS 9.2.

If you are having issues with an iPhone 6s, I think its back to the phone rather than the version of IOS.

Others apparently are having Bluetooth issues with the new iPhone 6s and the latest version of IOS (9.2) doesn't appear to have fixed it.

Hopefully IOS 9.2.1 will address this, but I don't know if it's even on Apple's list of issues for this release.

Update: I tried both of my Bluetooth shutters again and have more information:

Bluetooth Shutter #1: iCake Bluetooth Shutter (purchased recently from Amazon for ~$5) now pairs and works correctly on both my iPhone 5S and iPhone 6s. The battery on the shutter was weak before. Replacing it solved my intermittent pairing problem. It now pairs to either phone and operates the shutter when the camera is on. This shutter shows up as "MW-302" under the list of paired Bluetooth devices.

Bluetooth Shutter #2: Wireless One Explorer Pro (purchased ~1.5 years ago as part of a selfie stick combination). This unit now pairs with both iPhones, however, the shutter button will only trigger the camera on the iPhone 5S. Even through the shutter pairs with the iPhone 6S, the shutter never fires when the button is pressed. Changing the battery on this one made no difference. Note that this shutter button is first recognized as a "keyboard" when paired with the phone, but then later shows up as "Explorer Pro" under the list of paired Bluetooth devices.

So it seems that not all shutter buttons are communicating in the same way with the phone and there is still a difference in the way the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6s interpret the signal from the Bluetooth shutter.

Same problem here with a BT game pad that works for VR Visor and as camera shutter. It works perfectly on an iPhone with iOS 9.1 and as son as I upgraded didn't worked anymore. It frustrating as now I cannot use my VR Visor and interact with the content.

I am developing a VR app that uses input from a small iCade-compatible bluetooth controller, but unfortunately it does not work on iOS 9.2.1 (I have not tested 9.2).

This is a show-stopper.

The only solution right now is to limit ourselves to older iOS version. We could purchase MFi controllers instead, in theory, but I can only find large two-handed models that are not really suitable for our application.

I found a few search hits on various bluetooth keyboard related issues with iOS 9.2, but nothing concrete on how or when this is going to be fixed.

On iOS 8, the touch keyboard does not appear in the messaging app while the bluetooth controller is connected, and pressing buttons will produce corresponding iCade characters in the text field.

On iOS 9.2.1, the touch keyboard shows up in the messaging app, and pressing buttons does not produce any text.

My app uses iCade code available on GitHub (zantoku/iCade-Unity) - it captures input in (void)insertText:(NSString *)text of a UIView <UIKeyInput> implementation.

Someone on Reddit submitted a bug report to Apple about a month ago (https://www.reddit.com/r/ipad/comments/3wi317/my_bluetooth_keyboard_doesnt_works _on_92/).
I wonder if anyone knows anything about this - I certainly hope this is a non-intentional regression and Apple is working on a fix.

I just purchased a selfie stick assuming it would work with my iPhone 4s - it doesn't. Evidently the stick is not faulty, it is iOS 9.2 that is the problem.

In my view, lack of functionality with third party products is a huge weakness of the iPhone/iPad/Mac range, which has worsened with each successive operating system update.

I don't know if Apple think they are being clever and destroying the opposition?

When my phone is up for renewal it will be a Samsung Galaxy.

What are Apple up too? I have the same problem as others, shutter not operating on 9.2.1 etc. But also just went to the Selfystick app and thats now NOT supported! Whats going on?

I just had an interesting conversation with "Bamm" from live support chat at http://www.saycheesestick.com/

These bluetooth selfie-sticks work by emulating a keyboard, just like iCade controllers.

The selfie-stick developer is reporting "iOS 9.2 not supported" on their website, but Bamm said that they are expecting the functionality restored in iOS 9.3, and "some of the beta tests are looking better".

Unfortunately, as you probably know, Apple rarely makes promises about anything, so it is far from guaranteed that the fix will actually be included in 9.3 final.

We actually had a really nice chat, and agreed on bashing Apple a bit ;-)

iPhone 6s Plus with iOS 9.3

Wirelessone Explorer Pro bluetooth picture shutter (rectangular blue plastic box)

When pairing it first shows as "keyboard" then "Explorer Pro"

It stays properly paired

Definitely DOES NOT trigger the shutter... ever!

Also make sure to switch the shutter off again, else no keyboards will show up in your iPhone apps! LOL

Enjoy!!!

PS: the http://www.wirelessoneco.com website is apparently looking for a new owner... oh dear!

Sorry to hear that iOS 9.3 still doesn't work with your Wirelessone Explorer Pro.

I have not yet had the chance to test iOS 9.3 with our application and bluetooth remotes, but it sounds like it might be working again — you say that the keyboard doesn't show up when the shutter is connected, which means iOS is probably detecting it as a bluetooth keyboard, but perhaps the shutter is just sending the wrong key (it might have changed).

The previously mentioned selfie-stick producer, http://www.saycheesestick.com/, reports that 9.3 is working.

I just had the chance to test a "MOCUTE" bluetooth controller with iOS 9.3.1.

This iCade-emulating device is not recognized as a bluetooth keyboard by iOS and thus does not work.

My wirelessone stick and shutter are now resting at 3,000ft in the Pacific, West of Africa. It accidentally slipped off the deck of my sailboat at 40 knot winds and could not be saved. Accidentially, it found its purpose and final resting place.

İ Have problem

I bought that same controller and is not working. it shows up as connected in the bluetooth panel but it doesn't do anything. any idea on making it work??