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2 Fixes if Your iPhone Can’t Find Bluetooth Device

Quick Tips
  • Enable the pairing mode on your Bluetooth device, and bring it closer to your iPhone.
  • Check if the Bluetooth device is already connected to another device.
  • Ensure there’s enough battery left in the Bluetooth device. If not, recharge it and connect it to your iPhone.

Basic Fixes

  • Bring the device closer: If you are trying to connect to a Bluetooth device that is far away, bring it closer. It may be outside the range of connectivity.
  • Enable pairing mode on the device: If you enable pairing mode, only a few Bluetooth devices can be connected.
  • Check the battery on the Bluetooth device: Recharge the device if it is running low on charge and connect it to your iPhone.
  • Reconnect device: Open the Settings app, go to Bluetooth, select your device, and tap on Forget. Now, reconnect the device. This should fix any glitches.
  • Use 5GHz Wi-Fi: Bluetooth uses a 2.4GHz frequency band, which can cause the signals to overlap and cause problems. Try using a 5Ghz Wi-Fi.
  • Disconnect from other devices: Not all Bluetooth devices can connect to multiple devices at once. Check if the Bluetooth device is already connected to another device.
  • Restart iPhone: Restarting your iPhone can remove any temporary bugs and glitches.

Fix 1: Update or Reset Bluetooth Device

Most Bluetooth devices have a dedicated app that allows users to update the firmware. Updating the firmware can resolve any widespread issues with the device.

Resetting the Bluetooth device will reset all the applied configurations to their default states. Most issues will likely be fixed. This is also possible on the official Bluetooth device app.

For example, here’s how it looks on the dedicated app for Samsung Bluetooth devices to update the firmware or reset the device.

Fix 2: Reset Network Settings on iPhone

Resetting the network settings on your iPhone will reapply all the default configurations related to your Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Bluetooth networks. This can help fix issues with Bluetooth on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open the Settings app. Tap on General.

Step 2: Select Transfer or Reset iPhone, tap on Reset, and tap Reset Network Settings.

If this does not work, you can reset all the settings on your iPhone as a last resort.

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Last updated on 16 July, 2024

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