bluetooth HONDA ACCORD SEDAN 2021 (in English) Owner's Guide

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
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Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the front USB port or
wirelessly*, Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android
Auto, you can use the audio/information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps
(Navigation), Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use
Android Auto, a tutorial will appear on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used while your phone is
connected to Android Auto.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To directly access the Android Auto phone function,
press Phone on the home screen.
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When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 380
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly on the home screen
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smartphone Connection .
3. Select + Connect New Device .
4. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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5.Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection.
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly on the Android Auto device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Smartphone Connection .
4. Select Android Auto .
5. Select + Connect New Device .
6. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection.
■Connect Android Auto Wirelessly*1Connect Android Auto Wirelessly*
Wireless Android Auto and AT&T Hotspot cannot be
used at the same time. When using Android Auto
and AT&T Hotspot at the same time, connect to
Android Auto with a USB cable.
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
■Connect Android Auto wirelessly on the Bluetooth® device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Bluetooth .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Check the box on Android Auto.
u If you select Android Auto , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
8. Select Connect .
9. Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection.
■Connect Android Auto wirele ssly with the steering wheel
1. Press and hold the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
2. Pair the Android phone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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3.Check the box on Android Auto.
u If you select Android Auto , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
4. Select Connect .
5. Select Yes.
u If your Android phone asks to accept for connecting Android Auto, accept for
connection.

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uLicense Information*
Features
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are register ed trademarks owned by Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PANASONIC CORPORATION is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
This product is protected by certain intelle ctual property rights of Microsoft. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a
license from Microsoft.
■Bluetooth
■Windows Media

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Features
Connections+ Connect New Device
(Saved Devices)
Change Mode
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
(Available Networks/Connected Devices)
Android Auto
Display
Sound
Day Mode
Night Mode
Treble
Subwoofer*
Bass / Treble
Speed Volume
Compensation
Balance / Fader
DTS Neural Surround*
Midrange
Bass
Smartphone
Connection*2Apple CarPlay
*1 : Models with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
*2 : Models without wireless Apple Ca rPlay and wireless Android Auto
Smartphone
Connection*1
+ Connect New Device
(Saved Devices)
+ Connect New Device
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
(Saved Devices)
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default Setting
*2:Models with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
*3:Models without wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android AutoSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
Smartph-
one
Connect-
ion
*2
Apple CarPlay + Connect New
Device
Pairs a new phone to Apple CarPlay.2
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(Saved Devices) Connects, disconnects, or deletes a paired phone.
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Android Auto + Connect New
Device
Pairs a new phone to Android Auto.
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(Saved Devices) Connects, disconnects, or deletes a paired phone.
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Connec-
tions
Wi-Fi
Change ModeChanges the Wi-Fi mode.Network*1/Hotspot /
OFF
(Available Networks/
Connected Devices)Displays the available network(s) or current
connected device(s).—
Bluetooth
+ Connect New
DevicePairs a new phone to HFL.
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(Saved Devices)Connects, disconnects, or deletes a paired phone.
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Smartphone
Connection*3
Apple CarPlaySets up the Apple CarPlay connection.—
Android AutoSets up the Android Auto connection.—

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Features
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
■HFL Buttons
1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Place your phone where y ou can get good reception.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com /handsfreelink/,
or call 1-888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
To use the system, the Bluetooth setting must be
ON .
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Voice control tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphones.
•Press the button when you want to call a
number using a phonebook name or a number.
Speak clearly and naturally after a beep.
•If the microphones pick up vo ices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, select the audio
system’s VOL (Volume) or use the remote audio
controls on the steering wheel.
If there is no Favorite Contact entry in the system, the
pop-up notification appears on the screen. 2 Favorite Contacts P. 386
(Talk) Button
(Hang-up) Button
(Pick-up) Button
(Back) Button
(home) Button
VOL(+/ VOL(- (Volume) Buttons
Left Selector Wheel

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Features
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to th e phone menu on the driver
information interface, or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(Back) button: Press to go back to the previo us screen, or cancel a command.
(Talk) button: Press to access Voice Portal.
Left Selector Wheel: Press the (home) button, then roll up or down to select.
Phone on the driver information interface, and then press the left selector wheel.
(home) button: Press to go back to the home screen of the driver information
interface.
To go to the phone screen of the driver information interface:
1. Press the (home) button on the steering wheel.
2. Roll up or down the left selector wheel to select Phone, then push the left
selector wheel.
u You can select Favorite Contacts or Recent Calls .1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.

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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u Using HFL
Features
The audio/information scr een notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored phonebook names or numbers can be called using voice
commands while the vehicle is in motion.
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■HFL Status Display1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen vari es between phone models.
■Limitations for Manual Operation*
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Signal Strength
HFL Mode Battery Level Status
Caller’s Name
(If registered)/
Caller’s Number
(If not registered)
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uuBluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®u HFL Menus
Features
HFL Menus
The power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON to use the system.
■Phone settings screen
1.Press the button.
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Settings .
1HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to th e system while the vehicle
is parked.
Some functions are limited while driving.
Change Devices
(Existing entry list)
+ Connect New DevicePair a new phone to the system.
Connect, disconnect, or delete a paired device.
RingtoneSelect the ring tone.
Auto Sync PhoneSet phonebook and call history data to be automa tically imported when a phone is paired to HFL.
Auto Phone Call TransferSet calls to automatically transfer from your phone to HFL when you enter the vehicle.
HondaLink Assist*Turn HondaLink® Assist on and off.
* Not available on all models