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iPhone 12 Pro Max Not Connecting To Car Bluetooth? Fix

Last Updated On August 3, 2022 by iPhoneGeeks Staff

If your iPhone 12 Pro Max won’t connect to car Bluetooth , there are a number of ways to fix it.

Reported problems:

  • iPhone would connect for phone calls but not for music
  • Can’t pair your iPhone with your car
  • Can’t use handsfree functions
  • Bluetooth is not working as expected

Other issues
If you are having this issue, you may see one or more of the following error messages:

  • Network error
  • iPhone stopped
  • Can’t connect

Here is what to do when Bluetooth paring fails?

Please try these tips if you are unable to connect or pair iphone 12 Pro Max to car Bluetooth:
You should first make sure Bluetooth is turned on and try connecting your device in the Bluetooth settings.
If your iPhone 12 Pro Max still won’t connect to car Bluetooth , you can try deleting other devices from Bluetooth settings, updating your iOS software, resetting your network settings, or restarting your iPhone entirely.
Bluetooth is one of the great innovations with a smartphone a quick network that allows you to connect your iPhone to everything from TV, to a computer, to your car’s stereo.

However, if it isn’t working for one reason or another, Bluetooth is worthless.

iPhone 12 promax not connecting to car Bluetooth? Fix

Here are a few ways to troubleshoot your iPhone 12 Pro Max Bluetooth connection.

Nick sure Bluetooth is turned on

The first step when encountering Bluetooth issues is to ensure your iPhone is transmitting its Bluetooth signal properly.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Bluetooth.

Step 3: Make sure the button next to Bluetooth is toggled green. If not, tap on the button next to Bluetooth so it turns green.

Make sure your device is connected to Bluetooth

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Bluetooth.

Step 3: When the Bluetooth menu is opened, you should get a list of all the devices you’ve connected with before. If the particular device you want to connect to is not shown, make sure the device is set for pairing so it shows up in the list.

Step4: Tap on the device so it moves from “Other Devices” to “My Devices.”

Step 5: Then tap on the device so it changes from “Not Connected” to “Connected.”

Delete bluetooth a Device

Remove your car’s old Bluetooth connection from your iPhone and then rediscover it. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the Information (i) icon then tap Forget This Device. Then try to re-connect.

Update your software to the most recent iOS

Sometimes items, including Bluetooth, won’t function properly on your iPhone if your iOS is out of date.

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down to and tap on General.

Step 3: The second item should be Software Update. Tap on this to update. If there is a red circle in it, there is an update waiting.

Step 4: Tap on it to update to the most recent iOS.

Reset your network settings

Step 1: Open Settings.

Step 2: Tap on General.

Step 3: Scroll down to the bottom and tap on Reset.

Step 4: Tap on “Reset Network Settings.”

Restart your iPhone

Sometimes your iPhone simply needs to be turned off and on again to fix issues.

If the above steps don’t fix iPhone 12 Pro Max not connecting to car Bluetooth issue, you should try turning your iPhone off and on again to refresh the software. Try connecting to Bluetooth again after you’ve done this.

Restart your car’s audio system

To restart your car audio system, please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.

If nothing helps, contact Apple. You may also want to contact the maker of your car stereo.
Also make sure that you read your car’s manual.

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