How to Connect to Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ on a Honda

It’s never been easier to use your phone’s apps and features when you’re on the roads of South Euclid and Lyndhurst once you’re connected via Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™. If you have an iPhone or Andriod and you don’t know how to set up the integration in your brand-new or certified pre-owned Honda vehicle, follow the clear instructions below! 

How to Connect to Apple CarPlay®

If you have an iPhone, you can set up the integration with Apply CarPlay®. But first, check and see if you have an iPhone 5 or newer model running iOS 8.4 or later. These versions will support the integration of Apply CarPlay®. Then, follow these instructions:

1. Make sure your vehicle is safely parked, with the power set to ON or ACCESSORY.
2. Grab the cable that came with your iPhone, and plug it into the USB port, which should be labeled with the three-pronged logo. Then, select “yes” on the screen as confirmation when asked if you’re trying to connect a phone.
3. Press “connect” on the touchscreen to launch the menu screen.

Once you’ve finished the setup, you can do the following via Apply CarPlay®:

• Have Siri read your emails and texts
• Respond to emails and texts by voice
• Get directions with the Apple map function
• Play music from the Apple Music app
• And more!

How to Connect to Android Auto™ 

What if you have an Andriod phone in Cleveland Heights instead? You’ll want to begin by checking which Andriod version you have. If you have an Andriod 9.0 or one of the earlier phones, the Andriod Auto™ app must be downloaded from the Google Play Store. If you have a later model, you can skip this part as later models come with the app already installed. Next, you will do these steps:

1. Grab the cable that came with your Andriod, and plug it into the USB port, which should be labeled with the three-pronged logo. The initiation screen should automatically appear and you should select “yes” to enable Andriod Auto™.
2. Then, there’s a tutorial on the touchscreen guiding you through the steps. Follow and complete the tutorial while safely parked.
3. Once finished,  press the “connect” button on the touchscreen to launch the menu screen.

Via Andriod Auto™, you can…

• Display Google Maps and use navigation features when you touch the Maps icon
• To make or receive phone calls 
• To operate Andriod Auto™ by voice when you say “Hey Google”
• To use Googe Play Music or Google Now  
• And more!

Enjoy Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ On the Roads of Cleveland 

Now that you’ve completed the setup, enjoy this technology when you’re out and about! If you need help troubleshooting the setup process, feel free to reach out to us, and we’d love to assist you!