{"id":174380,"date":"2025-07-02T12:06:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/?p=174380"},"modified":"2025-07-02T12:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T16:06:04","slug":"how-to-fix-bluetooth-audio-glitches-and-stutters-between-your-iphone-and-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midatlanticconsulting.com\/blog\/2025\/07\/how-to-fix-bluetooth-audio-glitches-and-stutters-between-your-iphone-and-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix Bluetooth audio glitches and stutters between your iPhone and car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Try these troubleshooting solutions to fix Bluetooth audio issues like audio stutter, lag, or sudden disconnections when listening to music in the car via your iPhone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You may encounter playback glitches when wirelessly streaming music from your iPhone to the sound system in your car, like audio delay and stuttering. This can happen because of a variety of reasons, including minor software issues, faulty in-car speaker hardware, and interference from nearby Bluetooth devices.<\/p>\n

Here are several troubleshooting tips to fix Bluetooth audio glitching or not working at all between your phone and your car.<\/p>\n

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1)<\/span> Reset Bluetooth<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
2)<\/span> Restart your iPhone and the car’s infotainment system<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
3)<\/span> Update your iPhone<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
4)<\/span> Update or reinstall the music app<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
5)<\/span> Use audio-only mode in the media app<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
6)<\/span> Disconnect the iPhone from the vehicle’s charging port<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
7)<\/span> Forget and re-pair Bluetooth connections<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
8)<\/span> Turn off Bluetooth on your Apple Watch<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
9)<\/span> Bluetooth issues when your car is near other vehicles<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
10)<\/span> Reset all iPhone settings<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
11)<\/span> Check in-car infotainment<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
12)<\/span> Some alternatives, if nothing helps<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n
13)<\/span> Restore your iPhone<\/span> <\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Reset Bluetooth<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first thing to do is reset Bluetooth on your iPhone by turning it off and then back on, which will restart all Bluetooth connections like your car’s audio system.<\/p>\n

Go to Settings > Bluetooth<\/strong>, and turn it off there. Wait about ten seconds, then turn Bluetooth back on, and the phone should reconnect to the in-car audio system. If not, try tapping your car’s name in the Bluetooth settings. Then, play music on your iPhone to check if the audio now streams without issues.<\/p>\n

Restart your iPhone and the car’s infotainment system<\/span><\/h2>\n

Try restarting the phone and the infotainment system.<\/p>\n

Turn your iPhone off and back on<\/a>, and do the same with the infotainment system.<\/p>\n

My car has a dedicated button in the infotainment area that I have to press and hold for 10 seconds to restart the software. If you don’t know how to restart your car’s media system, turn off the ignition, wait a few seconds, and turn it back on.<\/p>\n

Update your iPhone<\/span><\/h2>\n

Be sure your iPhone is running the most recent version of the iOS operating system by going to Settings > General > Software Update.<\/p>\n

Update or reinstall the music app<\/span><\/h2>\n

If the audio issues only occur within a particular iPhone app like Spotify or YouTube Music, update the app to ensure you have the latest version. If that doesn’t help, delete and reinstall the app.<\/p>\n

For more help, reach out to the app developer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Use audio-only mode in the media app<\/span><\/h2>\n

Streaming apps like Spotify and YouTube Music may play a music video for some tracks. Some people only experience these issues when the media app plays video or animation, slowing down Bluetooth playback.<\/p>\n