My iPhone XR that I just received as replacement can’t connect to any of my Bluetooth speakers

My iPhone XR that I just received as replacement can’t connect to any of my Bluetooth speakers, what else can I try

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 11, 2023 09:45 AM

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Feb 13, 2023 01:36 PM in response to Babychecko

Hi Babychecko,


If your new iPhone won't connect to your speakers, it is possible they may still be paired to your old one. Even if you restore a backup from your old iPhone, you'd need to manually pair your speakers to the new device.


See the steps below to pair a Bluetooth accessory:


"Turn on Bluetooth on your device

Depending on the apps that you're using, you might see an alert that says you need to enable Bluetooth before you can pair an accessory with Bluetooth.

  1. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security and tap Bluetooth.
  2. Turn on Bluetooth for the apps that you want to use.

 

Turn on Bluetooth to pair your device 

Pair your device with a Bluetooth accessory 

  1. On your device, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth. Stay on this screen until you complete the steps to pair your accessory.
  2. Place your accessory in discovery mode and wait for it to appear on your device. If you don't see it or aren't sure how to make it discoverable, check the instructions that came with your accessory or contact the manufacturer.
  3. To pair, tap your accessory name when it appears onscreen. You might need to enter the PIN or passcode. If you aren't sure what your PIN or passcode is, check the documentation for your accessory.

After you pair your accessory, you can use it with your device. To pair multiple Bluetooth accessories, repeat these steps. If you have multiple Bluetooth devices paired with your iPhone or iPad, you can choose which audio source you want to use.


Unpair a Bluetooth accessory 

To unpair a Bluetooth accessory, go to Settings > Bluetooth, find the device you want to unpair, and tap the More Info button , then Forget this Device. This removes the accessory from the list of available Bluetooth devices.

To add the Bluetooth accessory to your device again, place it back in discovery mode and repeat the steps to pair your device.


If you can't pair your Bluetooth accessory

If you're still unable to pair your Bluetooth accessory with your device, learn what to do."


Bear in mind, your speakers may need to be put back into pairing mode in order to see the new iPhone. This process varies by manufacturer so if need be, we'd recommend checking the manufacturer support site or speak with them for information on how to put their product into pairing mode.


Cheers!


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