Ever since upgrading to IOS 11, my iPhone 6 plus won’t connect with the handsfree bluetooth function in my 2015 Honda CRV. I’ve tried disconnecting, rebooting, etc. Has anyone else experienced a problem with their bluetooth linking in cars?
iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 11
Same problem with iPhone 6S+ and 2014 Odyssey. Was able to restore connection by deleting the phone on car, resetting Network Connections on the phone, and then pairing the two again. That worked. We’ll see how it holds.
Your problem with your 2017 Acura RDX is very similar to me. I had the same resources from both Apple and Acura.
I would agree that Apple has caused this issue so lets hope they act like responsible citizens and fix this mess soon.
I’m having the same problem with my Acura. Apple seems to be ignoring the problem. I followed all their recommendations and nothing has worked. Apple tells me it’s a Acura/Honda issue and Acura says it’s a Apple problem. I didn’t have any issues until iOS 11 and Acura has a point when they say you would have to bring your car into the dealership every time Apple did a update if that’s how this worked. Samsung phones aren’t having any issues.
Apple doesn’t read these forums so they won’t read your post. The only way to let them know anything is through feedback. While it’s good the workaround works for you it may not work for everyone. Lexus just needs to contact Apple and they will help them with the firmware. Other manufacturers have done it and are either working on or have released fixes. Lexus just needs to take the initiative and give customers a good experience after the sale.
I am having a similar issue but slightly different. When I upgraded to IOS11 on my iPhone 6. My 2010 Lexus GS350 had no problems. However after upgrading to the iPhone X, the hands free calling will connect (but will drop the Bluetooth signal constantly, like many here have said), the audio Bluetooth however will not connect no matter what I try. I am guessing this is an Apple issue from everything I am reading.
Same issue with the 2017 CRV. I have contacted Honda, Apple, and Pandora and given all the case numbers I have opened with each. Hopefully they can communicate with each other to resolve this problem.
Thank you for your explanation. If i remember correctly, in September 2017 alone, there were 3 updates for IOS alone...and it's not only the Acura...it's other car manufacturers, specific models of course...i do hope the engineers get together and fix this .
Well, my saga continues. Just to add some data points to the things I've tried to date (again my problem is static, hiss squeal when on a call only). Went to AT&T they suggested changing cellular - enable LTE to Data only. No change. Went to Apple Genius, reset my iPhone X to factory and set up as new. No change. Got a different iPhone X and set up as new. No change.
Finally, I just gave up and ordered a bluetooth car kit that plugs into my Aux outlet on my Pilot and connects to my iPhone X through bluetooth. It works, sounds like a cheap handsfree car phone, which it is, but at least there is no static, hiss or squeal.
Since updating to the 11 my contracts/phonebook doesn’t sync over to my Hyundai’s Bluetooth now which defeats the purpose of driving handsfree. I can’t use my system because there’s no phone book to pull from. I live in California and we can’t hold the phone. This is absolutely frustrating. I call Apple and they think it’s the software all of a sudden. It was just working minutes before the update.
I’m also having this problem with my 2015 Accord EX-L. Very frustrating since I work from my car. I’ve been to the Genius Bar at my local Apple store 5 times already to see if there’s a fix and every time I’m given a different excuse and they’re saying that it’s not an Apple issue but rather a Honda/Acura problem.. I’ve tried syncing my iPhone 7 Plus to my son’s 2016 Toyota Rav4 and having the same problem. I’m now convinced that it’s 100% an Apple issue. Apple, please fix this issue as I’m about ready to abandon your products all together.
Similair problem here with an 8 Plus. Constantly pairs and disconnects ... and is driving me crazy. Have tried all the suggestions from Apple and Honda to no avail.
Having same issues on my 2015 Odyssey and iPhone 8.
Same issue of pairing and unpairing constantly. iPhone X iOS 11.1 and a 2014 Honda Accord. Worked fine last week with iPhone 7 running iOS 11.0
We can only hope after the millions of people complain to Apple that they will do the right thing and fix the ongoing pr
Other manufacturers have admitted to an issue and are releasing fixes. The longer Honda sits in the back seat the longer you may have a non-working system.
Audio streaming solved; see:
IOS 11 incompatible with Honda handsfree bluetooth
