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    How to Set Up Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling in Your Car

    Pair your phone to your car's Bluetooth once, and calls will play through the speakers automatically every time you drive.

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    How-To Guides
    Difficulty
    Beginner
    Read Time
    2 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    Bluetooth
    car
    hands-free
    calling
    phone

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Turn on Bluetooth on your phone
    2. 2.Put your car in pairing mode
    3. 3.Find the car on your phone
    4. 4.Confirm the PIN code
    5. 5.Make a test call
    1

    Turn on Bluetooth on your phone

    ~15s
    On iPhone, open Settings and tap Bluetooth, then flip the switch on. On Android, swipe down from the top and tap the Bluetooth icon.
    2

    Put your car in pairing mode

    ~15s
    On the car's infotainment screen, open Settings or Phone, then tap Bluetooth or Add Device. The exact wording varies — check the owner's manual if you cannot find it.
    3

    Find the car on your phone

    ~15s
    Your car's name (often the make and model) should appear in the Bluetooth list on your phone. Tap it to start pairing.
    4

    Confirm the PIN code

    ~15s
    Both the phone and car will show the same short code, usually four or six digits. Tap Yes or Pair on both to confirm they match.
    5

    Make a test call

    ~15s
    Call someone you know and check that you can hear them through the car speakers and they can hear you clearly. If the sound is quiet, turn up the car's volume — the phone volume may be separate.

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    Pairing your phone to your car over Bluetooth is a one-time setup that lets you take calls through the car's speakers without touching the phone. This is safer — and legal in most states — compared to holding a phone while driving.

    Once paired, your phone will connect automatically every time you start the car. You can answer calls with a button on the steering wheel and hear the other person through the car's audio system.

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