Bluetooth connection issues on iPhone 16

I’m having similar issue. Phone connects to my Ford sync. But when making a call the sound cuts out for the person in other end. I have tried everything- reset, in connect phone, re-pair - nothing works. Unless I completely disconnect the phone from Bluetooth and use AirPods - so frustrating

I have a Peugeot 207, 2010 reg, and just bought an iphone 16. They can "see" each other, but I can't complete the code pairing on the iphone 16, it's just hanging, and then gives up. Peugeot dealer tells me the car is too old for the phone! Hope there might be a fix, and will watch this space!

Nope. In my case, there is same problem continued. I chose a new iPhone setting rather than a backup.

Bluetooth issues are continuing.

I reset the factory twice and the problem is not solved. (24/12/03)

I was having the same issue with a JBL6 and BOSE mini link. So I tried plugging them too each other to see if it would and it did not work thru the usb, BUT after plugging the usb-c into both the JBL to the iPhone the device recognized it on Bluetooth.

I retrieved the Bose and when the device told me it would require too much battery I unplugged it and it now can connect to them both. Hope this helps!!

Same issue here. Just went from 13 Pro to 16 Pro. New 16 Pro is dropping Bluetooth connection when I walk 15 feet away from my Bluetooth speakers. 13 Pro would keep connection when I was outside of house.

Im concerned this is a hardware issue and Apple won’t be able to fix it.

I just upgraded to the 16 Pro from the 11 on 12/4 and I’ve done all of the recommended steps and have yet to have ANY device be able to connect to Bluetooth. My 11 might’ve been slower but at least it worked. I really regret getting this phone.

i hope both sides of your pillow is cold at night, every traffic light you get to is green, and just all the best things in life. i couldn’t figure out why mine wouldn’t connect or attempt to connect to ANYTHING and this fixed it

> What did the manufacturer of this device suggest when you hopefully contacted them about your issue? It's more likely an issue with the device, than an issue with your phone.

The device works perfectly with my iPhone 15 and an Android device.

I normally don't need to spend time troubleshooting iPhone's Bluetooth, but have previous year's new iPhone releases generated 12+ pages of forum Bluetooth issues as people try to use their new phones?

bikeoid wrote:

> What did the manufacturer of this device suggest when you hopefully contacted them about your issue? It's more likely an issue with the device, than an issue with your phone.

The device works perfectly with my iPhone 15 and an Android device.

I normally don't need to spend time troubleshooting iPhone's Bluetooth, but have previous year's new iPhone releases generated 12+ pages of forum Bluetooth issues as people try to use their new phones?

Is the iPhone 15 running the same iOS version as the 16?

I had some of the same issues with Iphone 16 pro. It wouldn’t connect to any of my Alexa speakers. If you say “Alexa Pair” it will list it in your bluetooth devices and then you should be able to connect, at least this worked for me.

What did the manufacturer of this device suggest when you hopefully contacted them about your issue? It's more likely an issue with the device, than an issue with your phone.

The device (Anker Soundbuds Curve) works perfectly with everything else I can find - my old iPhone, my wife's phone, my kids' phones, my MacBook.

I doubt there's something magically wrong with the earphones that doesn't affect anything else except for connecting with this new iphone 16 that hundreds of other people are also having problems connecting with.

Thank you so much for sharing! After weeks of searching and trying things and testing my whole phone and losing everything, I tried this and it worked! I just followed my devices instructions and was able to connect. Hoping I can get my vehicle to connect as well.

I cannot connect to my Marshall Middleton speaker. Actually, the iPhone bluetooth says it's connected, and the Marshall app can see my iPhone, but the music continues to play through the iPhone's speakers, while the Marshall app says "no media".

So following all the forget and re-connect options, still nothing.

Apparently, we are once again Beta for immature Apple equipment and/or software.

Disappointing!

PS. My wireless Apple CarPlay is quirky as well, so I am going to resort to a hard connection in the car.

Same problem here. iPhone 15 Pro Max.

bluetooth disconnects all the time from CarPlay and AirPods Pro. This is insane!!

costs me hours per week; I spend thousands of euros on this Apple ****!!

please solve this issue asap !!

I also tried resetting all settings, no effect. This happens with all Bluetooth speakers, even with AirPods. When I am in a call, it disconnects, the connection comes back after 5 seconds and this happens every 20 seconds then. It also happens with different brand models, tried in a ford and Audi with wireless CarPlay - same issue everywhere. When I connect with a cable everything works fine.