IOS8&Bluetooth

Once I updated to IOS8, I lost my bluetooth on my ipad air. Ipad can see other bluetooth devices but won't pair.
I've tried all the fixes I can find but nothing works. Hopefully Apple has a fix in the works for the various bugs being identified with the new OS.

Hello a6fixer,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It details the process in which you can restore your phone to factory settings. I would recommend the restore and setting up the device as new:
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers, 
BobbyD

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The way I fixed my issue -
Backup your iphone to your PC/Desktop/Laptop.
Reset your iphone to Factory Defaults   (General - Reset - Erase All Content & Settings).
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This will leave you with a brand new setup of your iphone with no data or apps (except the default apps).
Then go out to your car and pair it with your car and test.    It should work fine.
then go back in the house and hookup the iphone to your PC/Desktop/Laptop using the USB cable and you should be able to see the apps that were loaded and click on them to reinstall them back to the phone and then add your contacts, calendar, etc.
The bluetooth connectivity was very important to me to get working, even if I had to manually type my contacts back into my phone.   I use Exchange for my email so my contacts, appointments, etc loaded the minute I added my mail account back to the phone.
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This is what I found worked for me.    Hope it helps.
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Just talked to Bose and learned the solution.
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IPhone 6 BlueTooth issues with iOS8

Ok here is my findings:
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I had same Bluetooth issues with iOS 8 on my iPhone 6; no phone/no music streaming although showing as "connected" with my 2 vehicles (VW and Audi).
Apple telephone technical support team solved issue with both cars as follows:
1. Delete the phone from handsfree memory in the Bluetooth car settings.
2. "Forget" the handsfree device (car) in the iPhone Bluetooth settings.
3. Reset ALL settings in iPhone (not just network settings)!!
(note: I had to reset ALL settings twice in a row for this to work.)
It worked in both cars! (Hope it stays working.....?)
You will have to reset wallpaper, and most other settings, as well. Certainly worth the trouble to get car Bluetooth up and running properly.
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Does anyone know of a fix for this? Since I upgraded to IOS8, my Motorola Boom Bluetooth will not function correctly.
Under IOS7, opening the Boom (mic) turned on the device, answered the phone, and switched the audio to the Bluetooth device.
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Since I upgraded to IOS8, iphone has changed the way it calls via car bluetooth. Before (IOS8) once I hit 'call' it was transfer to car speakers and i would hear dial tone until answer. Now, call will only transfer to speakers once call is answered

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Hello sarahemilie,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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