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iPhone 7 Plus Not Connecting To Car Bluetooth? Here's The Fix!

You want to listen to music on your iPhone in the car, but it's not working properly. Most of the time, minor connectivity issues are preventing your iPhone 7 Plus from connecting to your car via Bluetooth. In this article, I'll explain what to do when your iPhone 7 Plus is not connecting to car Bluetooth!

How It's Supposed To Work

To pair your iPhone to your car via Bluetooth, make sure you've turned on Bluetooth on your iPhone. You can do this by opening the Settings app, tapping Bluetooth, then turning on the switch next to Bluetooth. You'll know its on when the switch is green.

Next, find your car which should be listed underOther Devices. To pair your car to your iPhone, tap on the name of your car in the list of Other Devices.

If they don't pair automatically, then there's likely a connectivity issue being caused by your iPhone's software. The steps below will show you what to do when your iPhone 7 Plus is not connecting to car Bluetooth!

How To Fix An iPhone 7 Plus Not Connecting To Car Bluetooth

6 Steps Total

Turn Your iPhone Off And Back On

When you turn off your iPhone, the operating system shuts down all the little background programs that keep your iPhone running. When you turn your iPhone back on, all those little background programs start fresh, and sometimes that's enough to fix a simple software glitch.

How Do I Turn My iPhone Off And Back On?

Press and hold the power buttonuntil "slide to power off" appears on the screen.
Use your finger to swipe thered power button across the screen from left to right.
Wait for your iPhone to turn all the way off. This may take up to 30 seconds.
To turn your iPhone back on, press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Let go of thepower button and wait for your iPhone to turn on.

Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2

Turn Bluetooth Off And Back On Again

Turning Bluetooth off and back on again is sometimes enough to fix simple connectivity issues between your iPhone and Bluetooth devices.

How Do I Turn Bluetooth Off And Back On Again?

There are three ways to turn Bluetooth off and back on:

With The Settings App

Open the Settings app.
Tap General.
Tap Bluetooth.
Use your finger to tap the green switch next to Bluetooth to turn it off. You'll know Bluetooth is off when the switch is gray.
Tap the switch again to turn Bluetooth back on. You'll the Bluetooth is on when the switch turns green.

With Control Center

Use your finger to swipe up from the bottom of your screen to openControl Center.
Use your finger to tap the Bluetooth icon, which looks like a "B" made of triangles. You'll know Bluetooth is off when the icon is black with a gray background.
To turn Bluetooth back on, tap the Bluetooth icon once again. You'll know Bluetooth is on when the icon is white with a blue background.

Using Siri

Open Siri by pressing and holding theHome button until Siri appears, or by saying, "Hey Siri."
To turn off Bluetooth, say,"Turn off Bluetooth."
To turn Bluetooth back on, say,"Turn on Bluetooth."

Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2

Forget The Bluetooth Device

When your iPhone forgets a Bluetooth device, it will be as if the two devices were never connected. Next time you pair the Bluetooth with your iPhone, it will be like pairing the devices for the first time, giving the connection a fresh start.

How Do I Forget The Bluetooth Device?

Open theSettings app.
TapBluetooth.
Tap on the blue "i"next to the Bluetooth device you want to forget.
TapForget This Device.
TapForget Device.
You'll know the device has been forgotten when it doesn't appear under Devices in Bluetooth.

Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2

Update Your iPhone Software In The Settings App

Apple puts out new software updates to improve efficiency, fix bugs, and introduce new features. Updating iOS can fix problems with your iPhone's software.

How Do I Update My iPhone Software In The Settings App?

Open the Settings app.
Tap General.
Tap Software Update.
Tap Install Now.
Enter your passcode.
The update will begin once it is verified.
The update is complete after your iPhone restarts.

Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2

Reset Network Settings

Resetting the network settings can give your iPhone a "fresh start" and allow it to connect to Bluetooth devices or WiFi networks that may have been problematic.

How Do I Reset Network Settings?

Open the Settings app.
Tap General.
Scroll down toReset. Reset is the final option in Settings -> General.
Tap Reset Network Settings.
Enter your passcode.
When your iPhone restarts, the reset is complete.

Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2

Repair Your iPhone With Apple

Apple repairs iPhones at the Genius Bar in Apple Stores and through their online mail-in repair service. Apple repairs are high-quality, but out-of-warranty repairs can be much more expensive than third-party solutions. If you're looking to save some money you're not covered by Apple's warranty, you may want to check out our other recommendations.

How Do I Repair My iPhone With Apple?

How To Repair Your iPhone With Apple's Mail-In Service

Visit Apple's support website to begin the online mail-in repair process.
Alternatively, call 1-800-MY-APPLE (1-800-692-7753) to set up a repair.

How To Repair Your iPhone At The Genius Bar Inside Your Local Apple Store

Visit Apple's website to make a Genius Bar appointment before you go into the store. Apple Stores are extremely busy, and if you don't have an appointment, you may have to wait for hours or end up being turned away. (Editor's note: I'm a former Apple tech and we're not exaggerating — please, do yourself a favor and make an appointment first!)
When you arrive, go to the Genius Bar to check in for your appointment.
Genius Bar appointments always include free diagnosis. If you're under warranty, many repairs can be done on the spot, but it all depends upon which parts are in stock. If you're not under warranty, the Genius will give you a quote for the cost of a repair.

Applies To: iPhone 5,iPhone 5S,iPhone 5C,iPhone 6,iPhone 6 Plus,iPhone 6S,iPhone 6S Plus,iPhone SE,iPhone 7,iPhone 7 Plus,iPhone 8,iPhone 8 Plus,iPhone X,iPhone XS,iPhone XS Max,iPhone XR,iPhone 11,iPhone 11 Pro,iPhone 11 Pro Max,iPhone SE 2

Connected To Car Bluetooth!

Your iPhone 7 Plus is connected to car Bluetooth and now you can listen to your favorite audiobooks, podcasts, and music. We hope you'll share this article on social media, or leave us a comment down below if you have any other questions about your iPhone 7 Plus. Thanks for reading!