Honda Android Auto User Guide

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Honda Android Auto seamlessly integrates your compatible Android smartphone with your car's infotainment system, bringing a wealth of features and apps to your fingertips. Make and receive calls, send and receive messages, and access your contacts, all through simple voice commands or the intuitive touchscreen interface. Navigate to your destinations with ease using Google Maps, and enjoy turn-by-turn directions displayed on your car's screen. Listen to your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks from various compatible apps, and control playback conveniently.

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Android Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the 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 tutorial while safely parked before using

Android Auto.

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1 Android 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 before 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.

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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto cannot run at the same time.

* Not available on all models

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Android Auto Menu

Android Auto icon

: Go back to the home screen

6 a Maps (Navigation)

Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your

Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other inputs.

Models with navigation system

Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto) can give directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are currently using will direct you to your destination.

The audio/information screen shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your destination.

b Phone (Communication)

Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.

c Google Now (Home screen)

Display useful information organized by Android Auto into simple cards that appear just when they’re needed.

1 Android Auto

For details on countries and regions where Android

Auto is available, as well as information pertaining to function, refer to the Android Auto homepage.

Screens may differ depending on the version of the

Android Auto app you are using.

Android Auto Operating Requirements &

Limitations

Android Auto requires a compatible Android phone with an active cellular connection and data plan.

Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software, and other technology integral to providing Android

Auto functionality, as well as new or revised governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or cessation of Android Auto functionality and services.

Honda cannot and does not provide any warranty or guarantee of future Android Auto performance or functionality.

It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are compatible with Android Auto. Refer to the Android

Auto homepage for information on compatible apps.

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Play Google Play Music and music apps that are compatible with Android Auto.

To switch between music apps, press this icon.

e Go back to the Home Screen.

f Voice

Operate Android Auto with your voice.

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Auto Pairing Connection

When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the USB port or wirelessly

Android Auto is automatically initiated.

* ,

Connecting Android Auto Using the USB Cable to the USB

Port

1.

Connect the Android phone to the USB port using the USB cable.

2 USB Ports P. 251 u The confirmation screen will be displayed.

2.

Select Yes .

u If you do not allow this consent, select No .

You may change the consent settings under the Connections *1 / Smartphone

Connection *2 settings menu.

1 Auto Pairing Connection

Only initialize Android Auto when you are safely parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone, you will need to set up your phone so that auto pairing is possible. Refer to the instruction manual that came with your phone.

You can use the method below to change Android

Auto settings after you have completed the initial setup:

Models with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless

Android Auto

Select HOME  Settings  Smartphone

Connection  Android Auto  Select device

Models without wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless

Android Auto

Select HOME  Settings  Connections  Smartphone

Connection  Android Auto  Select device

Connect Android Auto Wirelessly

*

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 for permission to accept an Android Auto connection, accept to connect.

Use of user and vehicle information

The use and handling of user and vehicle information transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is governed by the Google’s Privacy Policy.

1 Connect 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.

*1: Models without wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto

*2: Models with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto

* Not available on all models

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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 for permission to accept an Android Auto connection, accept to connect.

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 for permission to accept an Android Auto connection, accept to connect.

Connect Android Auto wirelessly 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 for permission to accept an Android Auto connection, accept to connect.

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Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

Press and hold the talk button to operate Android Auto with your voice.

(Talk) Button:

Press and hold to operate Android Auto with your voice.

Press and release to activate the standard voice recognition system.

1 Operating Android Auto with Voice Recognition

Below are examples of commands you can give with voice recognition:

• Reply to text.

• Call my wife.

• Navigate to Honda.

• Play my music.

• Send a text message to my wife.

• Call flower shop.

For more information, please refer to the Android

Auto homepage.

You can also activate the voice recognition function by pressing the icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

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