Bluetooth issues with iPhone 17 Pro

djfalkor wrote:

Just upgraded to an iPhone 17 Pro Max and running iOS 26.2 - I can't get the phone to connect with anything via Bluetooth - not my AirPods, not my car, nothing. Have already tried all the usual fixes, and nothing has worked - any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated!

Read this too, which explains how to connect Bluetooth devices to your iPhone --> Connect a third-party Bluetooth accessory to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Keep in mind that when you get a new iPhone, you have to put your devices in pairing mode in order for your new phone to see and pair with them. Bluetooth pairings don't carry over to a new phone. For your car, you need to go into the Infotainment system in the car and follow the directions from your owners manual, which details how to pair a new phone with your car. It's usually best to have your car forget your previous phone. And it's also good to give your new phone a new name in Settings > General > About > Name

Have you tried Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings?

Since we have no idea what fixes you've tried, how about telling us so we don't just repeat what has already been tried.

I think you hit the nail on the head!

Zachyy wrote:

I think you hit the nail on the head!

Thanks, Z. I like hitting nails on the head. It beats hitting my finger!