Bluetooth symbol is not visible in the status bar after updating to iOS 12

"Why do you think you need a BT symbol on your home screen"

Trying to figure out which of my three devices is connected to the three presets on my wireless keyboard Logitech K780

. if that helps for future improvements ?

True something that will get better with conditioning

however for now its a little added step.

For me, this is a practical issue -- it's not a mater of "ownership" or anything like that.

The old icon at the top of the iPad told me more than whether or not Bluetooth is enabled. (I agree with whoever said there's no reason for it ever not to be enabled.) It also told me whether my Bluetooth device was actually CONNECTED.

I use my iPad as a musician, to read music when I perform concerts. Sometimes my Bluetooth foot pedal does not connect properly, either for reasons of proximity or exact placement, or because it has been inactive for some period of time; and it's essential for me to know that before I start performing a piece of music. I can find out by unnecessarily flipping a page back and forth, but that is distracting and breaks my concentration. The old symbol at the top was a much better indicator, and I wish they would bring it back.

OK if that's the default, but please let me know if there is any way of making the symbol visible in the status bar. Thanks.

Thanks for the update.

I did look at the manual - it does not reference taking away the symbol - at least not that I could find.

I apologize for bothering you if I missed it.

It doesn't really elaborate in the guide about IOS 12 losing the bluetooth symbol. And I read the manual.

Same here,

If enough Apple owners voice there opposition to the removal of the Bluetooth symbol, they should re-install it.

That is correct, deggie. 6S 128G. Miss the functionality of being able to see bluetooth active or inactive without interfacing.

Please get back the Bluetooth sign. Removing it did not make sense for me. I wish to see what I have on or not and now I cannot.

A czy wiadomy jest powód takiej decyzji?

Google Translation:

And is the reason for such a decision known?

Yes, because Apple wanted to. That is all they need.

Thanks Mark From East Troy! If we were near each other, we could shake hands and maybe grab a beer!

You got it!

Sounds like a plan to me!

It still shows me as a possible connection to everyone.