phone HONDA CRV 2023 Owner's Guide

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.
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2.Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To play or pause a file
Select the play/pause icon.
1.Select Browse .
2. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone manufacturer's
operating instructions.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone by selecting
Change Device .
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■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uHondaLink ®
Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
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■Connect
Displays the connection status of the vehicle.
■Help & Support
Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via roadside or customer service
center.
■Message
Displays helpful and important information from Honda.
■HondaLink® Menu
1HondaLink ®
The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
If there is an active connection to Appl e CarPlay or
Android Auto, HondaLink ® can only be connected
through Wi-Fi.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmart Shortcuts
Features
Smart Shortcuts
By observing and learning driver behaviors, patterns, and preferences, the system
anticipates driver actions and presents on-screen suggestions to help perform
desired actions quicker and with fewer steps.
• The app will suggest actions based on what it learns you do often, and
occasionally make recommendations based on your learned preferences.
• The system will take some time to learn. The more you interact with the system,
the more suggestion you will see, and the more accurate they will become.
• Suggestions will automatically refresh peri odically to provide updated content for
each profile.
• You can also provide feedback on whether a suggestion is helpful by pressing and
holding on it. This can help the app grow smarter over time.
• To change the notifications behavior for Smart Shortcuts:
1. Select Options on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Suggestion Settings .
3. Select an option.
• All data used for Smart Shortcuts can be erased by a Factory Data Reset.
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1Smart Shortcuts
The app also supports different profiles for each user,
with customized learning for each profile. The app
will also learn to associate a profile to a user over time
based on key fob and connected phone data.
Smart Shortcuts Screen Shortcut Suggestion

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSmart Shortcuts
Features
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smart Shortcuts .
3. Select a shortcut to take the action
suggested.
• Call Suggestions: When selected, a call to the contact or number suggested will
be placed and shown. Based on your call ing patterns, contacts will be suggested
for you to call.
u Connect your smartphone through Bluetooth® to get contact suggestions.
u Call suggestions will not be displayed when you are connected to Apple
Carplay.
• Radio Suggestions: When selected, the corresponding radio app (FM, AM, or
SiriusXM ®) will open and it will start playing the station.
u From radio apps you can receive:
- FM, AM, SiriusXM ®: Most frequently listened stations you may like to play
next.
- FM, SiriusXM ®: Genre-based suggestions.
u Considerations:
- FM suggestions will appear only when they are within range, according to
your vehicle’s tuner signal.
- SiriusXM ® suggestions will be available as long as there is an active account in
the vehicle.
■How to Use1 How to Use
You can change the profile by selecting on the
top of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
You can customize the foll owing items by selecting
Options on the top of the Smart Shortcuts screen.
•Profiles: Create, change, a nd manage profiles.
•View App Walkthrough : View the Smart
Shortcuts walkthrough.
•Suggestion Settings : Change where suggestions
can appear.
To create a profile:
1. Select Options on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Manage Profiles .
4. Select + Add New Profile .
5. Enter name for your profile.
6. Select Done .
u A new profile has been cr eated and the Smart App
will automatically switch to that profile.
To change a profile:
1. Select Options on the Smart Shortcuts screen.
2. Select Profiles .
3. Select Change Current Profile .
4. Select a profile from the list.
u The change to the selected profile has been made.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
Features
Wi-Fi Connection
This vehicle is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity. You can connect to an external Wi-
Fi hotspot or communication device.
1.Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select OK.
6. Select an access point from the network list.
u To connect to a hotspot that is not
automatically detected, select Options
then Add Network .
7. Enter the password.
u If you check the Use this network to
automatically download system
updates box, you can set the network to
be used for system updates.
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8.Select Connect .
■Turning off the Wi-Fi connection
1. Select Change Mode .
2. Select OFF.
■Connect the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct are registered trademarks of
Wi-Fi Alliance ®.
1 Connect the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You cannot go through the setting procedure while
the vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the
audio system in Wi-Fi mode.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on th e system status area.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB
port or wirelessly, you can use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone
display, to make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access
messages.
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■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
The images shown here (designs, specifications, etc.)
may differ from what is displayed on your screen.
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
We recommend using the latest OS.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
select Phone on the home screen. While connected
to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple
CarPlay. If you want to make a call with
HandsFreeLink, turn Apple CarPlay OFF.
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When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the
same time.
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the
home screen
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay
Dashboard screen
: Go back to the
Apple CarPlay menu
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Features
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voicemail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Maps
Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.
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Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Honda cannot and does not pr ovide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the front USB port or
wirelessly, use the following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple
CarPlay will result in the transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such
as vehicle location, speed, an d status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay
experience. You will n eed to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/
information screen.
1. Connect the iPhone to the USB port using the USB cable.
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uThe confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. Select Yes.
u If you do not want to connect Apple CarPlay, select No.
You may change the cons ent settings under the Smartphone Connection settings
menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay
■Connecting Apple CarPlay Using the USB Cable to the USB Port
1 Setting Up Apple CarPlay
Only initialize Apple CarPlay when you are safely
parked.
When Apple CarPlay first detects your iPhone, you
will need to set up your iPhone. Refer to the
instruction manual that came with your iPhone.
You can use the following procedure to disconnect or
delete the devices conn ecting Apple CarPlay:
Press the button Select General Settings 
Smartphone Connection Apple CarPlay 
Select device
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirele ssly on the home screen
1. Press the button.
2. Select Smartphone Connection .
3. Select + Connect New Device.
4. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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5.Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the Apple CarPlay device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Smartphone Connection .
4. Select Apple CarPlay .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation message for HondaLink Assist appears.
8. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay Wirelessly

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
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Features
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly on the Bluetooth® device list
1. Press the button.
2. Select General Settings .
3. Select Connections.
4. Select Bluetooth .
5. Select + Connect New Device.
6. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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7.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
8. Select Connect .
9. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation me ssage for HondaLink Assist appears.
10. Select Yes or No.
■Connect Apple CarPlay wirelessly with the steering wheel
1. Press and hold the (talk) button on the steering wheel.
2. Pair the iPhone to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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3.Check the box on Apple CarPlay.
u If you select Apple CarPlay , you cannot select Audio and Phone .
4. Select Connect .
5. Select Yes.
u If your iPhone asks for permission to accept an Apple CarPlay connection,
accept to connect. A confirmation me ssage for HondaLink Assist appears.
6. Select Yes or No .