pairing phone CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2021 Get To Know Guide

10F Optional equipment
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
SETTING THE TIME
1. Touch Settings on the Home page.
2 Select the System tab > Time/Date.
3. Select Set Time.
4. Touch the arrows to adjust the hours and minutes.
5. Touch Turn on Automatic Time and Date to have the time/date updated automatica\
lly.
STORING FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Select the desired page of favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITIONF
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt.
3. After the prompt, say what you want it to do using natural speech. Examples: “Call Dave” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.” Say “Help”\
for assistance.
IN-VEHICLE APPSF
In-vehicle apps offering entertainment, news, weather, travel informatio\
n and more, including Amazon Alexa Built-In, are available on the infotainment scree\
n or can be downloaded through the Apps icon. Downloading and using the apps require\
s internet connectivity, and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’\
s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, if active, or a mobile hotspot. Go to onstar.com for data plan information.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a portable USB hard drive can be connected to a USB data port located at the front of the center console or inside the center console storage compartment.
Touch Audio, and then touch More, if neces-sary, to select the USB device.
The USB ports on the rear of the center console are for charging only.

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability is available through a compatib\
le smartphone using the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the Home page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your compatible smartphone from the Goo\
gle Play Store. No app is required for Apple CarPlay.
2. There are two ways to set up device projection:
• Wireless Connection – Connect your smartphone by pairing it to the in\
-vehicle Bluetooth system. Turn on wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in your\
phone’s settings.
• Wired Connection – Connect your smartphone to a USB data port using t\
he USB cable provided with your phone. Aftermarket USB cables may not work.
3. Follow the instructions on the infotainment system and the smartphone.
4. The Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon will illuminate when connected. T\
ouch the icon to have your apps displayed.
To automatically launch Apple CarPlay or Android Auto when a Bluetooth-p\
aired phone is connected, select Phone icon > Phones > Information. Turn Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on or off.
To exit Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press the Home button. To return to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press and hold the Home button.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
To use a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with\
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The vehicle must be stopped to pair a device. Not all \
devices will sup-port all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/how-to-support for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the prompt, say “Pair phone”; or use the Phone button or touch the Phone icon and then sele\
ct Connect Phones > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth s\
ettings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book\
may be downloaded depending on the phone.
SECONDARY PHONE
A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system conn\
ects to the phone that is set to First to Connect. The secondary phone can only rece\
ive calls.
To set the first and secondary phones, select the Phone icon > Phones \
> Information. See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.