iPhone SE Bluetooth issues

Thanks for the updates and diligence, skierrob2. Add me to the list as well. I received my iPhone SE 16 GB Space Gray running from T-Mobile on launch day, running iOS 9.3.1, and am having the same issue Bluetooth call issues with it paired to my 2015 VW Passat and my Powerbeats 2 Wireless earphones. So frustrating. I did not have these issues with my iPhone 6s. 😐

I am part of the public beta program as well so I just submitted the feedback and details to them via the Feedback app and included the URL for this discussion. Fingers crossed this is software related.

It could be a phone + iOS issue- ie: the os doesn't work properly with the hardware.

Smug and condescending are to be expected from the Genius Bar but we shouldn't have to put up with it from amateurs.

I know it is now August 2017, but I had an iPhone SE - would not stay connected to 2013 Acura RDX - iOs 10. Tried everything. Bought a refurbished iPhone 6 - Worked like a charm - now on iOs 10.3.3 - works l;ike a charm - sold iPhone SE....

Same problem,

I had an Iphone 4, works very fine with the Parrot CK3100.

With the new Iphone SE (128GB) is works bad. And not with bluetooth anymore, only via the cloud....

I bought the Parrot in 2014; so it is pretty new. The Iphone SE had to work with it - if not, can I get back the € 260,-- from the Parrot (price including building in car.)

More complies, the Iphone SE is picking up signals worser than my old Iphone 4. I can't driving around and using 4G; often I lost connection with the network. I am using 3G on my SE but the netwerk connection is worser than with Iphone 4 (still have the same provider).

You are not alone having still issues with Bluetooth hands-free on iPhone SE in 2017... It's a shame for Apple that they ignore these issues !!! It seriously decreases the value of the phone (unfortunately this is a standard phone model in my company). Apple, wake up please ! Many of your customers just need the things working, they are not interested in Apple brand or religion but functionality !!!

I have just swapped to an SE from my 4s which worked seamlessly in my 2011 Holden Berlina, my wife’s SE has never worked well in the car, now my brand new SE streams music fine but you can’t use it for calls. Has anyone had success with this issue?

I didn't realize these issues were still going on. My wife and I each have an SE. After the updates last year, we haven't seen (heard) any issues. Are you on the current iOS, JRLYNN? What you're describing is the original issue we had when the phones first came out last year.

What troubleshooting have you tried? As far as reporting to Apple, you can use the feedback link http://www.apple.com/feedback and click on the appropriate subject area.

When you restored the device to factory and then removed the phone from the vehicle and paired again, did you test each individual vehicle, or did you pair all 3 vehicles again before testing?

To be honest, at that point, I don't see anything else that you can do? Do you have the option of going to a different Apple Store and explaining the situation to the Genius there? You do have the option to call Apple Support. You have 90 days of free phone support with the purchase of the new device. Explain the situation to them and you could send the device in for service. That may produce a different outcome.

So if it isn't your phone, then what is it? The vehicles? If others are reporting it, then it would make one think it is a phone issue. Okay, you can handle it your way. Have a nice day.