Does the Bluetooth just suck?

Camarolover85 · 05-16-2018, 07:25 PM

Every time i use Bluetooth or Apple car play (phone plugged in) everyone says they can barely hear me when it’s on the in-car speakers. I’ve never had anyone complain in my 2013, so I thought it was kind of weird. I also have the CarPlay and I try and ask Siri to call or text people and it just gives me a never ending wave sign like she’s waiting for me to speak.

Does it just suck or is there something wrong with my radio?

Gunkk · 05-16-2018, 07:28 PM

Might be crApple. My old HTC one M8 and new Samsung S9 both work just fine both ways (wired and BT) in my car.

Iceman_MD · 05-16-2018, 07:30 PM

I haven't set my phone up yet... Does it have to be plugged in for car play to work? can't do it over bluetooth?

Gunkk · 05-16-2018, 08:09 PM

Correct, must be wired to use CarPlay (and Android Auto).

dpevans · 05-16-2018, 08:30 PM

I have no issues with my Apple Play. Works great for me. voice text works, upload maps and directions work, never had a problem with people hearing me or me hearing them. Can't wait for the next generation Apple Play. Now try Ford MS Sync, that really sucks.

metros11 · 05-16-2018, 08:31 PM

I have no problems with BT, works just fine. Android Auto needs to be cabled.

4door65guy · 05-16-2018, 08:47 PM

mine works really well.

nicktechla · 05-16-2018, 08:54 PM

Terrible

cryssm · 05-16-2018, 09:49 PM

I don't have any issues with people hearing me, but I do have issues with the Bluetooth staying connected. It will connect, disconnect itself a few minutes later, then reconnect; continually does this throughout the time I have it enabled.

Giri · 05-16-2018, 09:53 PM

It's your mic. the bluetooth isn't a problem. Very common issue.

I may be working on an aftermarket fix (replacement for mic) - if you'd be interested in buying this PM me and it might motivate me to work harder on it.

torqueaddict · 05-16-2018, 10:44 PM

No problems with Bluetooth and my Note 8. Android Auto has been finicky a couple times, but overall it's very reliable. The voice search has also performed well. No complaints.

Camarolover85 · 05-16-2018, 10:58 PM

Hmm. Thanks everyone for all the replies, I had a feeling it was just me! Is this something that should be covered under warranty? I’d imagine the radio working as advertised on a 9 month old car should be covered.

Camarolover85 · 05-16-2018, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giri

It's your mic. the bluetooth isn't a problem. Very common issue.

I may be working on an aftermarket fix (replacement for mic) - if you'd be interested in buying this PM me and it might motivate me to work harder on it.

Chevy should fix it if it’s broken, not me. But, thanks for the offer, I’ll keep it in mind.

red_johnny · 05-17-2018, 12:32 AM

I have the same issue

05-16-2018, 07:25 PM	#1
Camarolover85 Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Frederick, Colorado Posts: 1,245	Does the Bluetooth just suck? Every time i use Bluetooth or Apple car play (phone plugged in) everyone says they can barely hear me when it’s on the in-car speakers. I’ve never had anyone complain in my 2013, so I thought it was kind of weird. I also have the CarPlay and I try and ask Siri to call or text people and it just gives me a never ending wave sign like she’s waiting for me to speak. Does it just suck or is there something wrong with my radio?

05-16-2018, 08:54 PM	#8
nicktechla Drives: 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,776	Terrible __________________ IG: 2fast2nick -- Current -- 2012 Porsche Turbo S - PDK - Basalt Black Metallic -- Past -- 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe - Red Hot - A10, PDR - HRE P101 2015 Mustang GT PP - Whipple Supercharger

05-16-2018, 09:49 PM	#9
cryssm Drives: Car Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 240	I don't have any issues with people hearing me, but I do have issues with the Bluetooth staying connected. It will connect, disconnect itself a few minutes later, then reconnect; continually does this throughout the time I have it enabled. __________________ the one and only

05-16-2018, 09:53 PM	#10
Giri Soon to be Millionaire Drives: Blue 2016 Camaro Join Date: May 2016 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 379	It's your mic. the bluetooth isn't a problem. Very common issue. I may be working on an aftermarket fix (replacement for mic) - if you'd be interested in buying this PM me and it might motivate me to work harder on it. __________________ I run a Drone Service Company in Gainesville, FL - Please visit my site and take a look

05-16-2018, 07:28 PM	#2
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 5,020 View My Garage	Might be crApple. My old HTC one M8 and new Samsung S9 both work just fine both ways (wired and BT) in my car.

05-16-2018, 07:30 PM	#3
Iceman_MD Drives: 18 RS Camaro & 15 Z06 Vette Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 52	I haven't set my phone up yet... Does it have to be plugged in for car play to work? can't do it over bluetooth?

05-16-2018, 08:09 PM	#4
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 5,020 View My Garage	Correct, must be wired to use CarPlay (and Android Auto).

05-16-2018, 08:30 PM	#5
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,222	I have no issues with my Apple Play. Works great for me. voice text works, upload maps and directions work, never had a problem with people hearing me or me hearing them. Can't wait for the next generation Apple Play. Now try Ford MS Sync, that really sucks.

05-16-2018, 08:31 PM	#6
metros11 Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: North Jersey Posts: 776	I have no problems with BT, works just fine. Android Auto needs to be cabled.

05-16-2018, 08:47 PM	#7
4door65guy Drives: 2016 2SS MAG/NPP Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hayward, ca Posts: 115 View My Garage	mine works really well.

05-16-2018, 10:44 PM	#11
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	No problems with Bluetooth and my Note 8. Android Auto has been finicky a couple times, but overall it's very reliable. The voice search has also performed well. No complaints.

05-16-2018, 10:58 PM	#12
Camarolover85 Account Suspended Drives: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Frederick, Colorado Posts: 1,245	Hmm. Thanks everyone for all the replies, I had a feeling it was just me! Is this something that should be covered under warranty? I’d imagine the radio working as advertised on a 9 month old car should be covered.

05-17-2018, 12:32 AM	#14
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	I have the same issue

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