Re-pair bluetooth headphones every time

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Re-pair bluetooth headphones every time

Hi,

Since upgrading to iOS10 my bluetooth headphones do not work correctly.

If I turn them on they connect OK and I can see on the phone they are connected, but they don't work as headphones; the sound comes out the speaker. They're not selectable in Control Centre

I've tried rebooting, resetting network settings, turning bluetooth off/on, re-pairing.

The only work-around that works is to 'forget this device' then pair again. If I disconnect and then re-connect they connect OK but do not work.

They worked OK on iOS9 for the last six months.

Short of resetting to factory and starting again I'm not sure what to try. Any help appreciated.

Thanks 🙂

iPhone 6, iOS 10.0.1, MEE electronics AF18 bluetooth headphones.

Posted on Sep 22, 2016 3:48 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 23, 2016 12:38 PM in response to NZJoe

Try this...

Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings

You may have to re pair the headphones.

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Answer 2

NZJoe Author

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Sep 25, 2016 12:18 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I tried that and it didn't work.

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Answer 3

Shawnc2

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Sep 25, 2016 3:06 PM in response to NZJoe

This appears to be an unresolved iOS 10 bug. 10.0.2 did not fix this issue for me. Only the phone app so far recognizes the headphone by default. The issue is not specific to the Music app because my Youtube app also doesn't play music through the headphone when the headphone is turned on.

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Answer 4

NZJoe Author

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Sep 25, 2016 4:41 PM in response to Shawnc2

Hi, 10.0.2 didn't fix it for me either.

One work-around I found on another thread here: once connected, open Settings -> Bluetooth, then touch the device name and it starts working.

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Answer 5

TheBowe

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Nov 8, 2016 1:36 PM in response to NZJoe

Same thing happening here with bluetooth headphones - have tried 3 different brands ( bose/plantronics/senhiesser and the car! )

Start listening to music via iphone music app...works for a few songs, then the phone reverts to playing out of front speaker ( not bottom )...and bluetooth headphones are still connected.

The only fix is to reboot phone, or reset settings. its getting annoying having to do this every few songs - so now using a cable = grrrrr

Happens with any app - netflix/youtube/music etc.

All apps are updated to the latest.

IOS 10.1.1

iphone 6s - 4 months old

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