4 Ways to Stop Bluetooth From Turning on Automatically on iPhone

Why Does My iPhone’s Bluetooth Keep Turning On?

Here are a few reasons your iPhone’s Bluetooth keeps turning on by itself:

• You haven’t disabled it properly from the Control Center.
• There’s a software glitch, automatically turning on Bluetooth.
• Other settings, like AirDrop, keep enabling Bluetooth.
• Certain connected Bluetooth devices keep enabling your iPhone’s Bluetooth.
• Some custom network settings keep auto-enabling Bluetooth unprompted.

Basic Fixes:

• Ask Siri to turn off Bluetooth: Use the Hey Siri voice command or long-press the side button to activate Siri. Say Turn off Bluetooth and wait for Siri to disable the function in Settings.
• Disable automation that turns on Bluetooth: The default Shortcuts app is Apple’s take on IFTTT. You can add several conditions to create automation to your preference. If you have set an action to turn on Bluetooth in automation, disable it. 
• Check for iOS updates: A glitch in iOS software may lead to issues like Bluetooth turning on automatically. You should update iOS to the latest version to fix it.

Fix 1: Turn off Bluetooth From Settings

When you disable Bluetooth from the Control Center, the system might automatically enable it the following day. So, turn off Bluetooth from the Settings app to keep it disabled. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open the Settings app and select Bluetooth. Turn off the Bluetooth toggle.

Fix 2: Turn off AirDrop

When you enable AirDrop, the function automatically turns on Bluetooth on your iPhone. AirDrop relies on Bluetooth to receive or send files. So, disable it on your iPhone. Then, turn off Bluetooth and see if this fixes the issue. Here’s how.

Step 1: Swipe down from the top-right corner to open the Control Center.

Step 2: Long-press the connections menu. Tap on AirDrop and select Receiving Off.

Fix 3: Remove Connected Devices

If your iPhone Bluetooth connects to a specific device automatically, remove the device using the Settings menu. Then, turn Bluetooth off and check. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Bluetooth. Tap the i button beside the device.

Step 2: Select Forget This Device and confirm if prompted.

Also Read: How to fix iPhone can’t find Bluetooth device

Fix 4: Reset Network Settings

If your iPhone’s Bluetooth still keeps turning on by itself, reset the network settings. This trick resets Wi-Fi connections, saved Bluetooth profiles, and VPN networks on your iPhone. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1: Open Settings and tap on General. Tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 2: Tap Reset and hit Reset Network Settings.

Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process. Then, disable Bluetooth and try using your iPhone for a while to check if the issue has been fixed.