How to Set Up Bluetooth for Hands-Free Calling in Your Car

Pair your phone to your car's Bluetooth once, and calls will play through the speakers automatically every time you drive.

In this guide (5 steps):

1.Turn on Bluetooth on your phone
2.Put your car in pairing mode
3.Find the car on your phone
4.Confirm the PIN code
5.Make a test call

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone

~15s

On iPhone, open Settings and tap Bluetooth, then flip the switch on. On Android, swipe down from the top and tap the Bluetooth icon.

Put your car in pairing mode

~15s

On the car's infotainment screen, open Settings or Phone, then tap Bluetooth or Add Device. The exact wording varies — check the owner's manual if you cannot find it.

Find the car on your phone

~15s

Your car's name (often the make and model) should appear in the Bluetooth list on your phone. Tap it to start pairing.

Confirm the PIN code

~15s

Both the phone and car will show the same short code, usually four or six digits. Tap Yes or Pair on both to confirm they match.

Make a test call

~15s

Call someone you know and check that you can hear them through the car speakers and they can hear you clearly. If the sound is quiet, turn up the car's volume — the phone volume may be separate.

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Pairing your phone to your car over Bluetooth is a one-time setup that lets you take calls through the car's speakers without touching the phone. This is safer — and legal in most states — compared to holding a phone while driving.

Once paired, your phone will connect automatically every time you start the car. You can answer calls with a button on the steering wheel and hear the other person through the car's audio system.

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