iPhone 7 won't connect to my Land Rover Freelander 2 bluetooth

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iPhone 7 won't connect to my Land Rover Freelander 2 bluetooth

Since upgrading to my iPhone 7 in September it won't connect to the integrated Bluetooth system in my Land Rover Freelander 2. When it searching it doesn't find the phone 90% of the time. When it does find the phone it won't connect. The system isn't at fault as my partners iPhone 6S connects fine, even when removed and re-added. My iPhone 7s Bluetooth works fine with two Bluetooth speakers in the house so it can't be an issue with the Bluetooth I don't think. I've tried resetting factory settings etc but still no luck. The iOS software on the phone is fully up to date too. Please can you help??

Posted on Nov 4, 2016 12:45 PM

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Answer 1

Pmintz25

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Nov 4, 2016 12:50 PM in response to M7OYB

Is there already a bluetooth device with the same name stored in you vehicle?

If your new iPhone 7 has the same name as an iPhone that was previously synced with your vehicle, it won't work. For example, I had to remove my iPhone 6 from my car when I got an iPhone 7 because I restored my 7 with a backup from my 6, thus bringing the same name information over to the 7. So my car was trying to use Bluetooth information for my 6 to connect to my 7.

Try removing all other Bluetooth devices synced to your vehicle, restart the iPhone, and try again.

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Answer 2

Nov 4, 2016 12:48 PM in response to M7OYB

Try this support article > Get help connecting your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with your car stereo - Apple Support

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