Fix iOS 18 Bluetooth Connection Problems

After upgrading to iOS 18, some iPhone users have encountered Bluetooth connectivity problems, such as disconnection or inability to connect to Bluetooth devices (including speakers, hearing aids, headphones, car audio and even game controllers).

Typically, you can solve the Bluetooth problem by switching Bluetooth, restarting your iPhone, or restarting your Bluetooth device itself. But we assume you've tried these methods and still can't solve the Bluetooth connectivity problem in iOS 18. If so, keep reading to learn a reliable way to solve your iPhone Bluetooth problem.

Solve iOS 18 Bluetooth connectivity issues

Before performing the following Bluetooth troubleshooting steps, make sure that all available iOS system software updates are installed on your iPhone. Apple will resolve known errors through software updates.

You can update your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Software Updates and installing any available updates.

After updating your iPhone to the latest version of iOS 18.1 (or later), you can follow these steps to fix Bluetooth connectivity issues:

1. Open the Settings app, then go to Bluetooth and turn off Bluetooth (you can also turn off Bluetooth in iOS 18 by pressing the small blue Bluetooth icon in Control Center).
2. In the same Bluetooth menu, click the "(i)" button next to the device you want to connect but is not working properly.
3. Click "Ignore this device" to remove the Bluetooth device from your connection list.
4. Now force restart your iPhone: Press the Volume Up key, Volume Down key, and then hold the Power button until the  Apple logo appears on the screen.
5. After the iPhone restarts, return to the Settings app and then return to Bluetooth.
6. Re-turn the Bluetooth switch.
7. Now find the Bluetooth device you want to connect to and complete the pairing process again.

At this point, the iPhone should be able to successfully connect to the Bluetooth device again.

Just unpair, restart, and then pair the Bluetooth device again, and it usually solves the problem.

If for some reason, Bluetooth connectivity issues persist or the device is not working properly, you can try these regular Bluetooth troubleshooting tips and fixes.

While it's frustrating to have connectivity issues such as Bluetooth connectivity or Wi-Fi automatically turned on or difficult to connect, this is not entirely unheard of. Usually, after a major system software update, some users will encounter connection exceptions and problems, but fortunately, it can usually be easily solved with the troubleshooting tips detailed here.

Are you having any unexpected Bluetooth issues in iPhone and iOS 18? Did the tips here help you solve the problem? Have you found another solution? Please share your experience in the comments.

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