iPhone Bluetooth Not Connecting to Car Audio? Fix It
If your iPhone won’t connect to your car’s Bluetooth system after an update or pairing attempt, you’re not alone. Bluetooth connection issues are common across iOS 18 and older iPhones — but most can be fixed quickly. Here’s how to restore your car’s audio connection step by step. 1. Check Basic Bluetooth Settings Open Settings → Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. If your car is listed under “My Devices,” tap the (i) icon next to it. Select Forget This Device → Confirm. Re-pair by putting your car in Bluetooth pairing mode and selecting it from your iPhone’s list. 2. Restart Both Devices Temporary glitches can block pairing. Turn Bluetooth off and on on your iPhone. Restart your iPhone and your car’s infotainment system. Try connecting again once both have rebooted. 3. Reset Network Settings If pairing still fails, try a network reset: Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset. Tap Reset Network Settings. This clears Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and VPN data ...