Streaming audio works on my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, but calls don't. Haven't tested it now that 8.0.2 is out, but I'll have to check to see if it still isn't working.
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It seems most hands free vehicle systems don't work with iPhone 6
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My Acura RDX tech (2007) worked fine with my 6 and 8.0.0, now with 8.0.2 it connects but says no service when attempting a call, re-pairing or turning Bluetooth off and on the phone will get it to connect and dial, but it will lose BT connection randomly during a call.
2014 Subaru Legacy. Everything works perfectly except the USB input, but that hasn't worked with the newer devices; it didn't work with my 5 either.
Yeah it's fine on mine. But I believe the infotainment was new for the 2014 models, right?
Not sure when that system came out, but I have it in my 2013 sans the navigation module . Bluetooth controls worked fine with all of my androids but never on my iPhones.
You can hold the home button and use Siri to do that. Yes, not completely hands free but a single button press without needing to look at the phone isn't bad.
My phone 5 worked fine with it as well. I was worried about the 6 but everything works just fine. The only thing that didn't fair well was my iPod touch (the first one they released, it was still on ios4) but that's been since retired anyway.
Good luck though
I guess the guy with the jeep and the other with the Acura who both posted just a few posts before you don't exist...
For those that care... I did a little testing and it's not the bluetooth... it's my phone.
I have a friend who has the exact same car. I asked if he was having the same issues. Said his was all good.
We just went to my car and tested my phone. No go still. Then we deleted my phone and tried his. WORKED! We have the exact same phone (6) and are both running 8.0.2.
So I got a bum phone.
I've got a 2013 Focus ST, with SYNC and MyFord Touch, and now the music controls are spotty and I no longer get a notification when I receive a text message.
2014 Jeep Wrangler with Uconnect 430n.
IPhone 6 pairs, can use phone hands free and can stream audio from apps.
However, I cannot listen to visual voicemail, can't use Siri (iphone wants to use the car's mic via Bluetooth but doesn't hear my voice), I don't hear any notifications, either thru phone or car speakers so a lot of missed iMessages or texts.
IPhone 6 pairs, can use phone hands free and can stream audio from apps.
However, I cannot listen to visual voicemail, can't use Siri (iphone wants to use the car's mic via Bluetooth but doesn't hear my voice), I don't hear any notifications, either thru phone or car speakers so a lot of missed iMessages or texts.
iPhone 6+ on 8.0.2 with a 2013 F150 without my touch with sync and it does everything my 5s did. No reply to text but calls, audio, and Siri work just fine.
We have enough fanboi-ism here - no need to bring it into the realm of the $20,000+ consumer goods level...
Given the track record of both products I wouldn't put it past that there could be an issue with some of the hardware abstraction. Hopefully it is simply a matter of software updates and not a widespread physical issue
**Update**
I updated to 8.1 last night and this morning successfully paired my i6 to the Santa Fe, so all's good again.
I can pair to my 2013 Honda Pilot with my 6 plus no problem. My issue is 30 seconds into the call the bluetooth connection goes away, 4 seconds later it returns. It will do this every few minutes throughout the conversation. I removed the pairing, reset network settings on the phone and connected everything again. It worked well for the test call that lasted about 15 minutes. The next morning, same issue was back with dropping and retuning. I'm still testing and wonder if its not the phone trying to discover other devices in the car or something. I don't know.
iPhone 6 paired with 2013 Honda Civic LX, voice calls and music from iPhone thru car speakers. Settings in Honda were originally used by iPhone 5 and didn't need to be altered. (iOS 8.0 > 8.0.2 > 8.1 > 8.1.1)
Interesting. I can play music without issue via bluetooth but phone calls still drop and come back every minute or two throughout the call. Its annoying and the people I talk with most are starting to get used to it because its so often. When it happens, the bluetooth symbol disappears from the dash for 3-4 seconds then returns. I do not notice it go away when the phone is idle, just when I'm on a call. Maybe the phone is trying to connect to another device or something. Still testing.
Just took a drive for an errand and thought I would test an idea. I had another phone in my bluetooth list that I use from time to time. Not normally in the car with me. Anyhow, I removed it from the devices list in the car and had two successful conversations. Not enough of a test to confirm my issue is gone but it was nice not having the call drop off and come back the whole time.
Just took a drive for an errand and thought I would test an idea. I had another phone in my bluetooth list that I use from time to time. Not normally in the car with me. Anyhow, I removed it from the devices list in the car and had two successful conversations. Not enough of a test to confirm my issue is gone but it was nice not having the call drop off and come back the whole time.
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