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TexasProgresive

(12,584 posts) Tue Mar 7, 2017, 12:45 PM Mar 2017

iPhone 5s bluetooth question

I have an iPhone 5s that I use cycling. I was thinking of buying a device that requires Bluetooth Smart to connect. I can't find out whether that is on this phone. Anybody know?

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iPhone 5s bluetooth question (Original Post) TexasProgresive Mar 2017 OP

I have an iPhone 5 that I use with Wahoo Bluetooth enabled computer device hlthe2b Mar 2017 #1

It is. Check your settings. I have a 5s. Nitram Mar 2017 #2

What should I see? I've checked several times TexasProgresive Mar 2017 #3

Under "Settings", "Bluetooth" is the 3rd item on the list. It's an On or Off toggle switch. Nitram Mar 2017 #4

Evidently the iPhone 5s has Bluetooth Smart-I don't know why it can't pair to my meter TexasProgresive Mar 2017 #5

Yeah, mine is a 5s-- had forgotten there were differences with the 5c hlthe2b Mar 2017 #6

hlthe2b

(111,080 posts)

1. I have an iPhone 5 that I use with Wahoo Bluetooth enabled computer device

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 12:51 PM

Mar 2017

when cycling--as well as linking to various gps fitness apps, so I would think so.. I don't know what the "smart" designation specifies with respect to your intended purpose.

Nitram

(26,325 posts)

2. It is. Check your settings. I have a 5s.

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 01:21 PM

Mar 2017

TexasProgresive

(12,584 posts)

3. What should I see? I've checked several times

Reply to Nitram (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 01:27 PM

Mar 2017

I had my son pair his LG phone to my glucose meter OK but unable to pair the iPhone.

Nitram

(26,325 posts)

4. Under "Settings", "Bluetooth" is the 3rd item on the list. It's an On or Off toggle switch.

Reply to Nitram (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 02:39 PM

Mar 2017

If you configure any devices to work with it , they will be listed on the Bluetooth screen. Look here:

https://www.macrumors.com/2013/08/06/ios-7-beta-5-tidbits-icon-settings-redesign-new-control-center-options/

TexasProgresive

(12,584 posts)

5. Evidently the iPhone 5s has Bluetooth Smart-I don't know why it can't pair to my meter

Reply to Nitram (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 03:11 PM

Mar 2017

I just checked Wahoo specs on the 2 devices that do pair OK and both are ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart. So I guess I would be OK with the Stages Power Meter.

hlthe2b

(111,080 posts)

6. Yeah, mine is a 5s-- had forgotten there were differences with the 5c

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #5)

Tue Mar 7, 2017, 06:41 PM

Mar 2017

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