Conversation Between pawpaw and countrycar

You didn't say what software you've loaded on your phones that can link up with the ELM, so maybe try the FORScan software here FORScan documentation & let us know how it goes.

Hello PawPaw. I have a question I hope you can help me with. I have the Ford Modified ELM327 Bluetooth dongle. My question is? I should be able to plug it in to the OBD port, red light comes on and my Ipad/Iphones should pick up the Bluetooth signal, correct? I have 2 Iphones & 1 Ipad devices and none of them including my Laptop will recognize a Bluetooth connection from the dongle. I have a feeling the dongle is not functioning properly, but since I've never used one before, I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong here. Thank you in advance.