6 Reasons Why BMW Bluetooth Not Working: Fix Now

All modern cars have the bluetooth function so that we can play the music we want to while driving. BMWs are no exception. Unfortunately, if you are trying to play your favorite music in your BMW and the bluetooth is not working, it can get quite annoying. 

There are mainly 2 reasons behind BMW bluetooth not working. Issues with the BMW’s bluetooth function or the mobile’s bluetooth are the most likely reasons behind this failure. It’s an annoying issue and may occur anytime, but it also has some very easy solutions. 

In this article we will discuss the reasons behind BMW bluetooth not working. We will also mention some solutions so that you can fix these issues easily. 

6 Reasons Why bluetooth not working in BMW

Many reasons can cause the bluetooth to not work in your BMW. The problem can be on your BMW’s bluetooth but also on the mobile device’s side. Here we have listed 6 reasons for bluetooth not working in BMW.

1. Bluetooth connectivity issue

Sometimes the issue can be with the connectivity. You need to make sure your device is properly paired with the car bluetooth. You can pair your mobile with your BMW from the iDrive menu. 

First you must ensure bluetooth is on on both devices. Then from the iDrive menu, you need to select “Manage Mobile Devices” and “Connect new device” to pair. A particular code will be displayed in both devices. You have to agree to pair the two devices and they will be paired. 

You need to also make sure bluetooth is functional in your mobile phone and that your device is visible. You can also try refreshing the bluetooth menu to find your desired devices to connect.

2. Failing to unpair and repair with the bluetooth device

If you have gotten a new phone, sometimes you need to unpair your previous device to pair the new device. If there’s issues playing audio with your BMW bluetooth, you then also may choose to unpair and pair your device, which might fix the problem.

To unpair a device, you need to go to the “tel” menu of your iDrive. From there you need to select connected devices and go to the device you want to unpair. Instead of clicking on the device, you then have to press the option button. From the option, you can select “Remove device”. From there you can pair another device or repair the same device. This can be one way to solve your bluetooth problem. 

3. Disabled audio playback in bluetooth

The first reason behind bluetooth not working or not playing audio may be some disabled options. In your BMW’s bluetooth menu, you need to check the audio, telephone, additional telephone etc. options for them to work. If audio and telephone are not checked, your bluetooth will connect but not play audio or answer calls. 

To troubleshoot this, you need to go to the bluetooth menu of your BMW’s iDrive. From there, you need to go to the connected device you wish to use, press option instead of clicking on the device. In the option menu you can find the option of “Configure Device” and there you see audio and telephone options. You have to select the options to play the desired audios.

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4. BMW iDrive is not working

The iDrive app of BMW not working properly can also cause issues with connecting. Sometimes, it can happen that all the other functions are working but bluetooth is not in iDrive. 

In cases such as these, you can try rebooting the iDrive app. You may also have to update the iDrive app. You must ensure you have checked all the other issues before doing so. 

5. Bluetooth malfunction on the mobile’s end

Your mobile also can be the reason behind bluetooth not working. If your iPhone’s bluetooth is faulty, it will not connect with your BMW bluetooth. Your phone’s bluetooth can sometimes have bugs or glitches as well. Bugs can cause your bluetooth to unpair from your regular devices. 

To solve problems like these, you should first restart your device’s bluetooth. If you are still facing issues with the bluetooth, you should then restart the device and try again.

6. Too many connected bluetooth devices

Another reason for bluetooth not working in BMW may be that there’s too many connected devices. If all other attempts are failing, you can try “Forgetting” a couple of connected devices. Then you can try pairing and connecting again. 

You have to use the iDrive app again to “Forget” any connected devices. After removing the devices, you should restart bluetooth on both devices. Then try connecting again.

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FAQs

So, now you know the reasons for bluetooth not working in BMW and how to identify and solve it. Here we have covered some Frequently Asked Questions to further assist you.

How do I reset the Bluetooth in my BMW?

To reset the Bluetooth in your BMW, you need to go to the bluetooth menu in your iDrive. From there remove the device you are trying to reset. Then restart your mobile device as well as turn bluetooth off your BMW. When the phone is turned back on, try pairing again.

Why is my Bluetooth connected but not playing music BMW?

One of the reasons may be the volume being lowered. Try turning up the volume. You can also check if audio is selected from the “Configure bluetooth” option. If these don’t work, reset the bluetooth and try again. 

Where is the Bluetooth pairing code on a BMW?

When you select a device to connect with the bluetooth of your BMW, a code will show up in your mobile. The same code will appear on your iDrive screen as well. You can select “Yes” or “Accept” in your mobile to pair the bluetooth with the BMW. 

How do I put my BMW in pairing mode?

You can use your iDrive app or BMW radio to select the pair option in your BMW. The model variation will result in different modules to select the pair mode. In your iDrive, you can go to the bluetooth menu and select “New device” and from there you can find the option to pair. Once you select “Pair” your BMW bluetooth will go into pairing mode.

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Conclusion

Car bluetooth has turned into an integral part of our driving experience. Whenever we take our cars out, we want to be listening to our favorite music. We also use the bluetooth function to make calls at times while in the car. 

There can be a multitude of reasons behind bluetooth not working in BMW. Fixing bluetooth trouble is not that difficult. You should make sure you are checking all the BMW bluetooth options if you are failing to connect your device. Also, make sure you are maintaining the bluetooth properly and getting it fixed in case of any damages.