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How to Set Up Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™

Apple CarPlay in a 2021 Honda Accord

 

Don’t despair if your Honda is not set up with Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. We’ve found a smart way to drive without being glued to your screen. Grab your phone and we’ll make it easy to sync it up with your vehicle so that you can enjoy messaging, apps, and stream entertainment. We are here to show you how to set up Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. Review our guide below, and then reach out to us with any questions while in Oakland.

 

 

How to Set Up Apple CarPlay® on Your Honda

Are you wondering how to set up Apple CarPlay® on your Honda? Follow our simple instructions below:

  • Find the “Settings” icon on your device
  • Select “General”
  • Tap “CarPlay”
  • From here you must turn on Bluetooth®
  • Now the app is activated, press and hold Voice Command on the steering or the onscreen menu to finish the pairing process

How to Use Android Auto™ Wireless

If you’re curious about how to use Android Auto™ without a USB, the process is a little bit different. You’ll want to start by doing the following:

  • Connect Wifi and Bluetooth® on your device
  • Tap Home button
  • Open the Google Play Store download the Android Auto™
  • Turn off the ignition
  • And device with 5.0 or higher is needed to use the apps or the app is built-in
  • Press the Smartphone Connection icon
  • Press Connect new device
  • Your phone should have discovered your vehicle name under Bluetooth® settings
  • A Bluetooth® request will appear with a pin code that matches the number on your Honda’s infotainment screen. Enter the code and tap pair
  • Review the terms and conditions
  • A notification, “ Connecting to Android Auto™”, will appear on the infotainment screen. If’s it doesn’t appear tap the icon on the home screen

Before you attempt running the setup for Android Auto™ without a USB, certain phones are required. It would only be compatible with Google Pixel and Nexus and a few Samsung Galaxy devices. Also, you would need a car with an Android Auto™ wireless headset feature or an infotainment system that has Wifi.

Help With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto atVictory Honda of San Bruno!

Still have questions about how to use Android Auto™ wireless or how to set up Apple CarPlay® with your Honda? Let’s talk! You can connect with us online or visit the Victory Honda of San Bruno service center today near Hayword today!

 

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