pairing phone CHEVROLET MALIBU 2021 Get To Know Guide

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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMF
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITION
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 Press 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. Examp\
les: “Call Amanda” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.” Say “Help” for assistance.
APPS
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel informat\
ion, sports,
entertainment and more — are available for download to the infotainme\
nt system through the Apps icon on the Home page. Downloading and using the apps r\
equires internet connectivity and may require a data plan, accessed through the \
vehicle’s 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot.
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 phone from the Google P\
lay 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
factory-provided phone USB cable. 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.
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.
Touch the Audio icon and then touch USB from the sources list, or touch More to view the USB option.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment

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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEMF
Read your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paire\
d with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the ve\
hicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/how-to-support for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the
Press to Talk button; after the prompt, say “Pair phone,” or use the Phone button or touch the Phone icon and then select Connect Phones > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotain-ment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed on the infotainm\
ent system. Depending on the phone, the phone book is downloaded automatically.
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, go to Settings > System > Phone\
s and select the Information icon next to the phone name.
STREAMING AUDIO
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select the Audio icon and \
then touch Bluetooth from the sources list, or touch More to view the Bluetooth opt\
ion.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
4G LTE WI-FI® HOTSPOT
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (\
smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet.
To retrieve the name and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi Hots\
pot icon or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Visit my.chevrolet.com/how-to-support for more information on use and system limitations.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.