iPhone 7 won't stay connected to bluetooth in car

I have the same problem - Subaru XV 2014 model. iPhone 6 was fine and connected every time no problem. Upgraded to iPhone 7 and have to manually connect on my phone every time. I think it's the phone, not the car.

I'm having the same issue. I have a 2010 Ford F-150 and my iPhone 6 had no issues connecting. I bought the iPhone 7 about a month ago and it worked great up until a few days ago. I've tested my Bluetooth speakers and headset they work great. I just re paired today and now I can't even connect to sync whatsoever

I have an aftermarket car stereo and the same connectivity issue. I have to reconnect, every. Single. Time. This is not a user equipment problem, it is an Apple design issue that wasn't identified during beta testing. Apple, you see how many users are having a problem with this. In a world of greater driver distraction being a safety issue (my own state is now issuing substantial fine penalties) Apple needs to give this a high priority and push out an update.

The chipset changed and every car manufacturer out there has an opportunity to test their stuff with beta software. Most of them don't do anything about it though because they feel they have no need to provide the customer with a great after-the-sale experience. Apple has repeatedly said that it's up to the car manufacturers to update their software to be compatible with new iOS versions or devices.

I think you have that backwards. It's Apple's responsibility to make their product accessible to manufacturers and users, not the other way around. Any chipset change should have considered previous iterations of platforms being used. To not do so is arbitrary and about as helpful as eliminating headset jacks. Steps in the wrong direction, with the expectation of users to somehow figure it out. It's ludicrous to assume the public will toss their vehicle for a brand new one in the hopes their device will retain bluetooth connectivity.

Do you think Apple sits around thinking of ways they can screw over their customers? They didn't change the chipset without having a good reason for it - smaller, less power, better stability, cost, or maybe the older one just wasn't available anymore.

Despite you thinking it's Apple's responsibility, that's just not how things work. Apple can't be expected to contact every vehicle manufacturer along with every portable speaker unit and every accessory maker and wait for every one of them to give an okay before they start selling the new iPhone. It's not practical or realistic. All the manufacturer has to do is a firmware update and Apple will even help them with it if they ask. But as I stated before, most car manufacturers could care less about the end user after the sale and they don't care about upgrading the firmware so you can keep using your iPhone. It costs them money and time and very few care to do it.

Also, this isn't just an Apple issue. When Microsoft releases a new operating system do you think they contact every printer manufacturer and every peripheral device and get an okay before they release it? Of course not. Those companies have to update their software or hardware to be compatible with new advances and new software. It's just how things work.

I have a 2015 GMC Terrain that pairs fine with my iPhone 7. The problem is that it doesn't STAY paired. It's really annoying because the Bluetooth will disconnect all of a sudden in the middle of a conversation. I'm hoping there's an update soon that will fix this. For now, I don't bother to pair my phone with my car.

Also several times after trying to the iPhone 7 through the Holden Cruze! Checked further into Bluetooth settings noticed the you had it said to forget the device. A short while later tried to pair the iPhone 7 to the vehicle and it has worked this time.

Hi guys I found out that it was an issue with the radio not the phone, get rid of all other phones that have paired with the radio and all your problems will disappear. The radio keeps looking for the last phone paired, I hope this helps you out there.

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I have a 2014 Honda Accord. I deleted all the phone links in my car and reinstalled/paired my iPhone 7. It works for the first call and then after that call all the names disappear again and just the recent numbers dialed are listed. Apple please help!!!

Hi,

If you're using Bluetooth

1. Check your car stereo's user manual for steps about pairing with a Bluetooth device.
2. On your iOS device, swipe up to open Control Center, then taptwice to turn Bluetooth off and back on.
3. Restart your iOS device.
4. On your iOS device, unpair your car stereo. On your car's display, unpair your iOS device and any other devices. Restart your car and your iOS device, then pair and connect again.
5. Update your iOS device.
6. Install any firmware updates for your car stereo.
7. If you still can't connect, contact Apple Support.

Information above is from this support article > Get help connecting your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with your car stereo

I have the same car and the same issue so it must be the car.

I am having the same problem with my iPhone 7 on 2012 Subaru Impreza. Every time I shut the car off, the pairing disappears. Will try the instructions above.

I drive a 2014 Scion FR-S and my phone is constantly connecting , then disconnecting and so forth. Tried unpairing and repairing the device. Still no luck. I also know my dad and mom are having the same issue in their respective vehicle (Subaru Outback and Honda Fit)

After a trip to the dealership only to find there was no firmware update… I was finally able to resolve my issue by un-pairing or deleting all of the other previous connections in my Subaru's Bluetooth set up. Worked great, no problems since then.