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2006 Prius Bluetooth Behavior with iPhone 4S

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by 60sAlum, Feb 23, 2012.

  1. 60sAlum

    60sAlum Junior Member

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    I recently upgraded my iPhone from a 3G to a 4S. The latter uses Bluetooth 2, which I think is the source of my problem. I have no trouble connecting, but now incoming calls don't show the caller's name from my Prius phonebook; only the phone number shows (and sometimes not even that). With my iPhone 3G, I didn't have this problem.

    I'm assuming that the new behavior is because the iPhone 4S uses Bluetooth 2 and there may be a slight incompatibility with my 2006 Prius Bluetooth.

    Does anyone know if this is the problem and whether there's anything I can do about it?

    Thanks.
     
  2. Wanderer

    Wanderer Hybrid neophyte

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    I don't have any answers but am watching the thread for ideas. I find that voice control of the car and Siri conflict and Siri crashes. I'm in a v but I think the issues are likely similar. Did data function with the 3gs over bluetooth or was it required to use usb? W
     
  3. 60sAlum

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    Actually, I had a 3G, not 3GS, iPhone. And it did use Bluetooth. But I guess the 2006 Prius is supporting Bluetooth 1 and now the iPhone 4S uses Bluetooth 2. As that's the only real difference with my new phone (as far as my Bluetooth connection is concerned), I assume it's the cause of the problem.

    Is there any way to have Toyota upgrade the Prius Bluetooth software? (I doubt it, but figured I'd ask anyway!).
     
  4. Wanderer

    Wanderer Hybrid neophyte

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    I do know it happens but I don't know how often. Hopefully they can get together and get this fixed. W
     
  5. Chris Lawes

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    Anyone got any info on how this works or doesn't work now?
     
  6. 60sAlum

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    I had forgotten that I started this thread almost 2 years ago, so I began another one a few days ago on the same subject:


    Check there for more recent info about my problem. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good.