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How to fix Lexus Bluetooth issues

Bluetooth technology is an essential feature to have in your Lexus. Not only does it make talking hands-free a dream, but it’s easy to use. That said, between phone software updates and unreliable radio signals, sometimes your vehicle’s Bluetooth technology can throw you some curveballs.

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We’re talking dropped calls, poor connections and times when your smartphone won’t connect to your Lexus. It can all be very frustrating. The good news is there are a variety of ways to troubleshoot these issues and get your vehicle’s Bluetooth working smoothly again.

Lexus won’t connect with phone over Bluetooth

If you’re having this issue, we recommend first looking at a few possible causes. First, have you downloaded any new apps or did you update your smartphone’s software recently? Did this happen before or after you started having issues with the Bluetooth connection? Sometimes apps and software updates can interfere with your vehicle’s Bluetooth. In fact, sometimes drivers must remove the offending app to get the Bluetooth working again.

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Another question to ask is “are there any Bluetooth-enabled devices in the vicinity of the vehicle when you try to connect your device?” Sometimes that can cause interference so we recommend having Bluetooth enabled on one device at a time.

That said, one way to “reset” both the phone and your vehicle’s Bluetooth connection is to manually remove the phone and then try pairing the two again. Here’s how:

How to delete a Bluetooth phone on a Lexus

How to connect Bluetooth to a Lexus

How did it go? Do you have questions or would like some extra help? Our team is here for you! We invite you to contact us today.