Fix: iPhone 13, 13 Pro or Pro Max Bluetooth Not Working or Pairing

Method 1: Check Bluetooth Range

To connect two devices via Bluetooth, you must ensure that both are within the range. Normally, the range varies with your Bluetooth version, but since you are using Bluetooth 5.0, it ranges from 200 feet to a maximum of 800 feet. Therefore, if you are having trouble connecting your devices, bring them close to each other and try connecting again.

Method 2: Turn-on Bluetooth

Before connecting any Bluetooth device, make sure you turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone and on the other device as well.

Method 3: Restart Bluetooth

Sometimes you might face difficulty connecting your iPhone to Bluetooth, as it doesn’t show up. In that case, turn off Bluetooth on your iPhone for a couple of seconds and turn it on back. Also, restart the other Bluetooth device to ensure there are no glitches in the connection.

Method 4: Repair Bluetooth Connection

If you are have previously unpaired your device, you need to pair it again before you can use it. Hence, turn on Bluetooth in both the device scan for the device, pair it, and then try connecting.

Method 5: Restart Bluetooth devices

If you have already tried the above methods and none pulled the string in your case, try restarting your iPhone and the Bluetooth device that you want to connect. If there is any minor glitch in the device, restarting both devices shall resolve the problem.

Method 6: Check your iOS version

If you are running an old iOS version, it might be another good reason why you cannot connect to your Bluetooth. Check for any latest iOS version (if available) and update your iOS and try again.

Method 7: Update iOS version

Apart from common issues such as Bluetooth not connecting, Bluetooth range issues or Bluetooth device not found issues, there are many Bluetooth issues that can be fixed via a software update. It is important for you to update your iPhone to the latest updates. iOS updates not only improve your iPhone experience but also provides essential security updates to keep you secure. Steps to check and install iOS automatic updates:

Open iPhone settings and navigate to General > Software update option.

Check if there is any update available, if it is, makes sure to download and install the update.

Method 8: Contact Apple Support

This shall be your last resort if none of the tricks work out for you. Sometimes the Bluetooth chip or Bluetooth module in your phone can get hardware damage due to water contamination or physical jerk. If your iPhone 13, 13 Pro, or 13 Pro Max shows constant issues connecting to other devices, contact Apple support or visit your nearest showroom and ask for expert help.

Conclusion

Bluetooth is becoming a very common issue with the new iPhone 13 series. Although we hope Apple will resolve this problem soon in their next update, here are a few methods you can try for a temporary solution. Just make sure you try all the tricks before contacting Apple Support, and also check if the Bluetooth device is supported on your iOS device or not.