Volume is so low on my iPhone 17 Pro Max when using Bluetooth or a dongle

Only when using the dongle or Bluetooth, the volume is crazy low. The phone’s built-in speaker itself is louder than the volume it will allow me to play via dongle or Bluetooth speakers. I’ve already tried disabling the “reduce loud audio” function. For good measure, “limit maximum volume” function is also disabled. No change. Basically if I’m driving on the highway, have the window open, or have the heat on in my car, I can’t hear my music.




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Original Title: iPhone 17 pro max volume way too low

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 15, 2025 3:30 PM

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Oct 15, 2025 4:14 PM in response to pork_chunk

Sorry but sounds like an issue with the radio. My iPhone 17 PM about know is me out of my seat. Have you checked with your dealer regarding any updates for software or firmware for the radio? How old is the vehicle? My wife’s Lexus can’t connect to her iPhone 16 PM is just gave her, but did connect to her 15 PM. The dealer said car is too old so I’m looking at new radios that are Apple Pay compatible and newly released.

Volume is so low on my iPhone 17 Pro Max when using Bluetooth or a dongle

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