Some smartphones offer a Refresh function. If you can’t find your Car Audio System in the Bluetooth device list on your smartphone (even though it’s in pairing mode), quickly disable and enable your phone’s Bluetooth. This refreshes the list.The time window for pairing is usually limited to a couple of minutes, so if you’ve missed the window of opportunity, please enable pairing mode again.Once you store more than eight devices, the oldest device’s information gets deleted. You can have the pairing information of multiple Bluetooth devices stored in your Bluetooth list.If a Bluetooth device is connected to the Car Audio system, it must be disconnected before a new device can be detected.If you connect another device, it will replace the previous Bluetooth connection. You can only have one active Bluetooth connection.Notice how the Bluetooth symbol on your smartphone ever slightly changes once it is connected with a device.Īdditional tips & hints on Bluetooth pairing Once the connection is complete, you’ll see a verification message.If Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone once you turn on the ignition, the Car Audio System searches for the last-connected Bluetooth device and automatically connects with it. smartphone) will memorise each other’s Bluetooth information, making it possible for them to connect in the future easily. Once pairing is completed, the Car Audio System and Bluetooth playback device (e.g.It’s a control mechanism to be sure that you’re connecting the right devices.

Depending on the model, you might be asked to enter a passkey (0000) or to verify if the passkey displayed matches on both devices.

Note: Depending on your model, you might have to look in the “ Available devices” section of your Car Audio System and find your smartphone.

The Car Audio System should appear in the section “ Available devices” in your smartphone Bluetooth menu.

Note that this is NOT the case for Car Audio systems. Smartphones generally will automatically be in pairing mode once Bluetooth is enabled.

Make sure that you have enabled Bluetooth on your smartphone too.

Look in the list of “Available devices” in your smartphone’s Bluetooth menu. That means that you will be able to detect it with your smartphone.

This action will put your device into pairing mode, making it discoverable for other Bluetooth devices.

Activate Bluetooth on your Car Audio by pressing HOME, and going into the menu.

Note that you can always check the pairing procedure in your product manual, available on the product page on this support website. The Car Audio Unit and the smartphone will recognise each other and connect automatically from the next time on. Bluetooth pairing is only required the first time you want to connect a new device to your Car Audio System. In this example, we will explain the pairing procedure between a Car Audio unit/system and a smartphone. At Halfords, we’ll do everything we can to keep you safe and connected.Bluetooth pairing & connecting your device You can buy all of our Bluetooth kits online, with free delivery on all sales over £40 and 0% credit over £99.įitting a Bluetooth kit is relatively simple, but if you find yourself having trouble with the tech, then check out our Bluetooth car kit installation video for some essential advice and information. If you need some advice about the right kit for your car and your phone, then visit a local Halfords store where one of our trained staff will be happy to offer some advice and guidance to help you choose.

Easy to fit, cheap and robust a Bluetooth car kit is an essential purchase whether you do 10 miles a week or 10,000.Īt Halfords, we have a range of Bluetooth solutions in stock from brands including Jabra, Plantronics and Parrot, as well as our own-brand products. Using some pretty impressive technology, Bluetooth kits enable you to use your phone while keeping your eyes firmly on the road ahead. Bluetooth car kits are, quite simply, the only way that you can safely use your phone while on the road.

Portable handsfree bluetooth car kit