Bluetooth not working on IPhone XS

I just upgraded to the new iPhone XS, and the Bluetooth on my phone won't discover my devices, including a Fitbit and a portable speaker. I've tried all the troubleshooting for previous problems related to Bluetooth issues listed for the IPhone X and IPhone 8 via Apple--ie, restarting the Bluetooth on the phone, restarting all the devices, resetting network settings, making sure my Bluetooth devices are discoverable, etc. Are others having this problem? Is there a solution I am missing?

iPhone Xs, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 23, 2018 4:35 PM

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Mar 30, 2019 5:52 PM in response to holly34

Same got the new 10xs Max 256 and it won’t pair correctly with my car speakers. The songs sound like a wounded animal. It plays the songs at a super slow speed. Not funny Apple. Did not have any issue with my old 6. It pairs to use hands free for phone calls. But just can’t do music. What is the point of having this great 1300 dollar phone if I can’t listen to my music? Beyond disappointed. Too bad I traded in my old 6.

Sep 26, 2018 10:05 AM in response to holly34

Upgraded my 7+ and had no issues. Switched to the XS Max and having Bluetooth issues. Device connects/pairs without issue. Problem is that when making and receiving calls via car Bluetooth, the other person cannot hear me. Also, when listening to iTunes audio in the car via Bluetooth, the music keeps pausing after 10 seconds and I have to keep hitting play on the phone to get it going again.

Nov 27, 2018 7:43 AM in response to alickfrombladenboro

alickfrombladenboro wrote:


Yes, and I’m beyond disgusted!!!! This should not be happening!!! Apple should have been had this under control!!! I have the xs max iPhone 512 gb and to not be able to pair my watch is sickening!!!

You don't say what you've done to try to pair your watch with your phone? Did you for example do what was suggested in this support article? One of the most overlooked pairing issues with Apple Watch is not unpairing from the previous watch before trying to pair with a new phone.


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