Fixed MED-EL AudioStream for Rondo 3 disconnecting after Siri/calls & staying connected without keeping Bluetooth menu open (iPhone setup)
Hey everyone,
I wanted to share a quick fix that solved two major issues I was having with streaming music on my MED-EL device with iPhone using Audio2Ear / AudioStream. Hopefully, this helps anyone experiencing the same frustration!
- The Issue with Audio2Ear (Music dropping during Siri/Calls)
If you stream music through the Audio2Ear app, every time Siri speaks or a phone call comes in, the stream drops and will not automatically resume. This happens because Audio2Ear acts as a software bridge, and iOS takes priority away from the app during system sounds.
The Fix:
Use the AudioStream Adapter instead of Audio2Ear. Because AudioStream uses Apple's native MFi (Made for iPhone) protocol, music automatically pauses for Siri or calls and immediately resumes playing when they end. - The Bluetooth "Stay on Settings Page" Bug Fix
I was having an issue where AudioStream would only stay connected if I kept my Settings > Bluetooth page open. If the Settings app refreshed in the background or closed, AudioStream would immediately disconnect.
The Fix (Pairing via Accessibility, NOT Standard Bluetooth):
If you pair AudioStream purely through standard Bluetooth settings, iOS doesn't recognize it as a hearing device, leading to unstable background connections. You must pair it via the native MFi menu: - Open iPhone Settings.
- Go to Accessibility > Hearing Devices (NOT the main Bluetooth menu).
- Turn your audio processor / AudioStream off and back on to enter pairing mode.
- Tap your device under MFi Hearing Devices and confirm the Bluetooth pairing prompts.
- (Optional) Configure or register it through the AudioKey 2 / 3 app if needed.
Key Takeaways
No need to keep Settings open: Once paired in Accessibility, it stays connected reliably in the background.
Detaching & Reattaching: You do not have to re-pair it every time. When you snap the AudioStream back on, it automatically connects to your iPhone within seconds.
Automatic Resume: Siri and calls no longer break your music streaming.
Hope this helps anyone struggling with connection drops or background disconnects!