Bluetooth disconnecting every ~60 seconds

JoeFromPA · 02-23-2015, 11:38 AM

Hi all,

I recently upgraded to an iPhone 6 and was listening to podcasts on the m3 and SOMETIMES (not everytime), the bluetooth stops streaming every 60 seconds or so.

The problem is best described this like: the audio stops streaming (while the phone continues playing it) and the iDrive menu goes back to the general "media" menu giving you your media options. If I re-click on my iPhone, it immediately begins streaming/playing the audio again. So it seems as though this is a iDrive-sided issue, not a phone issue,

Since it started happening, it happens about 75% of the time but occasionally it will simply work as it's supposed to....which again, makes me think this is an iDrive issue.

Anyone else experience this or know what could cause it? Recommendations. Quite annoying.

///M/// · 02-24-2015, 12:37 PM

You might first want to borrow another iphone 6 and test that out first to see if it disconnects as well. I have the same issue in the Acura with my personal iphone 6. The work Iphone 6 never disconnects. I have tried restoring the software, etc but no luck so far. Will have Apple swap out my Iphone and see if that fixes it.

Drive4Fun · 02-26-2015, 02:31 PM

I have the exact same problem and it's very annoying. I've been using the USB cable instead but have read that the software update would help. My cars in the shop getting some work done so I'll ask them to update it and see if it helps.

VR4everTMnever · 02-26-2015, 06:06 PM

My iphone6 does the same thing in my Denali. I really think it's an Apple issue.

02-23-2015, 11:38 AM	#1
JoeFromPA Colonel 1795 Rep 2,997 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Bluetooth disconnecting every ~60 seconds - any idea why? Hi all, I recently upgraded to an iPhone 6 and was listening to podcasts on the m3 and SOMETIMES (not everytime), the bluetooth stops streaming every 60 seconds or so. The problem is best described this like: the audio stops streaming (while the phone continues playing it) and the iDrive menu goes back to the general "media" menu giving you your media options. If I re-click on my iPhone, it immediately begins streaming/playing the audio again. So it seems as though this is a iDrive-sided issue, not a phone issue, Since it started happening, it happens about 75% of the time but occasionally it will simply work as it's supposed to....which again, makes me think this is an iDrive issue. Anyone else experience this or know what could cause it? Recommendations. Quite annoying. __________________ AW/Carbonstructure 6MT 2015 M3 picked up 8/22/2014. Stripper except for adaptive suspension. Weighed at 3,450 pounds with 1/4 fuel. 70,000 miles as of February 2020.
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///M/// Brigadier General 1862 Rep 3,661 Posts Drives: 2016 Manual AW F80 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (6)	You might first want to borrow another iphone 6 and test that out first to see if it disconnects as well. I have the same issue in the Acura with my personal iphone 6. The work Iphone 6 never disconnects. I have tried restoring the software, etc but no luck so far. Will have Apple swap out my Iphone and see if that fixes it. __________________ ========================= 2016 F80 M3 AW/SO (Manual) - Picked up at the Welt 08/28/15 My Amazing European Delivery Story
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Drive4Fun Private First Class 57 Rep 146 Posts Drives: MW BMW M4 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Southeast Louisiana iTrader: (0)	I have the exact same problem and it's very annoying. I've been using the USB cable instead but have read that the software update would help. My cars in the shop getting some work done so I'll ask them to update it and see if it helps.
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02-26-2015, 06:06 PM	#4
VR4everTMnever Private 22 Rep 64 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (0)	My iphone6 does the same thing in my Denali. I really think it's an Apple issue.
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