Sometimes it may happen that your iPhone does not want to connect to Bluetooth devices for streaming music. You may also be unable to connect accessories to your smartphone due to problems with Bluetooth.
That is of course annoying and we try to provide some solutions to this problem with the help of this article. Hopefully you’ll be able to use your Bluetooth device with your iPhone again soon.
Connect iPhone via Bluetooth
In most cases, it is very easy to connect your iPhone to an accessory using Bluetooth. However, it may happen that your smartphone does not want to connect, for example with a wireless speaker or headphones. This can also be the case the other way around and you cannot connect the device to your iPhone. We list some solutions.
Troubleshoot iPhone and Bluetooth problems
Using the solutions below you can solve Bluetooth problems on an iPhone.
Check Bluetooth settings
Before making drastic adjustments, it is advisable to first check the Bluetooth settings on your iPhone.
- Open Settings
- Navigate to ‘Bluetooth’
- Enable the option of the same name
- Check the list to see if the device is connected
Tap the device in the list to establish the connection if necessary. If this does not work, it is best to disable Bluetooth and then enable it again to force the connection.
Force restart iPhone
Is Bluetooth active and you cannot connect the device? Then it is best to force restart both devices. We have explained how to do this step by step in the article below.
Forgot device and pair again
Are you having trouble connecting a device to your iPhone? Then it is best to reconnect it.
- Open Settings
- Navigate to ‘Bluetooth’
- Tap the i button next to the device
- Choose ‘Forget this device’
Then you can add the device again. Turn on the device and make sure that Bluetooth mode is activated so that you can find and connect the device. To do this, follow the manufacturer’s steps.
Restore network settings
If the above solutions do not help, it is best to restore the network settings.
- Open Settings
- Navigate to ‘General’
- Tap ‘Transfer or reset’
- Tap ‘Reset’
- Choose ‘Restore network settings’
Restore iPhone
As a last resort, you can still completely restore your iPhone. This is a drastic solution, but it can solve the connection problems. In the featured article below we explain how to restore your iPhone. If this still does not help, it is best to contact Apple Support.