Bluetooth issues with iPhone X?

My Apple Watch and my Bose wireless headphones won't connect.

iPhone X, iOS 11.1

Posted on Nov 4, 2017 10:17 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2017 3:30 PM

Odds are your bluetooth device was connected to your previous phone. Here is what I did to correct this problem.


On your old phone, go to it's settings and go to bluetooth and disconnect the device or forget the device.

Consult the owners manual of the device you're trying to connect, or look it up on the internet to get the instructions for that device to pair with bluetooth.

Follow the instructions on how to pair that specific device. Some want you to have your iPhone X turned on and searching for bluetooth devices, and some do not, so follow that manufacturers directions as if it is a brand new device that has not been paired yet.


This worked for me, and all is good in my iPhone X world now.

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Nov 23, 2017 12:27 AM in response to kumulat

I have received my replacement and tried it out. Up until now it seems to work flawlessly. Apple Watch is instantly recognized during the pairing process (which it didn’t initially), during workouts the location data is written (which did not seem to work because of the lack of Bluetooth connection) and the headphone issues seem to be gone. I can only encourage you to ask for a replacement.

Dec 2, 2017 8:55 AM in response to Garry Paxinos

Thanks Garry. I setup the iPhone X as a new device. Like you I use "both" connections in the car -- Bluetooth to PCM for phone and USB port in glove box for power and direct iPod connection. The static occurs when talking on phone, getting Waze prompts, etc. Given the phone was already setup as new, and I setup the phone as new device when connecting to the PCM, any other thoughts based on your recent experience?


BTW 1 -- I haven't even tried running Harry's LapTimer yet or connecting to my OBD-II dongle and track GPS. Is the issue you are experiencing independent of your OBD-II?


BTW 2 -- I wish Waze could show up on the display to the right the tach, but that's another thread!


Thx again, Garry.

Dec 16, 2017 6:16 AM in response to DjTaym

Hi

Someone else had a Bluetooth problem for 6 weeks they had be trying to connect to an older Bluetooth speaker.

This is what worked for him forgot the device you are trying to connect

Then try and pair again just leave them to pair for up to 10 minutes

After the first time they work right away.

I had this problem with my bose soundlink it took 10 minutes to pair

But it,s fine now.

Cheers

Brian 🇬-1F1E7;

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