2020 HONDA ODYSSEY bluetooth

uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
Some of the audio system’s apps can be updated wirelessly when connected via Wi-
Fi, or Bluetooth ® in conjunction with the HondaLink ® app installed on a compatible
iOS or Android device. If an update is available, a notification is displayed at the top
of the screen with the resp ective app’s update icon.
■To update an app:
1.A notification appears and notifies you of a
update message on the header area.
2. Select the system stat us icon, and then
select the software update notification
from the list.
■Updating Apps1 Updating Apps
The wireless updates are for the apps on the audio
system only.
To update compatible a pps on your iPhone or
Android phone, please visit the App Store or Google
Play Store, respectively.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired an d connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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*1:Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, th is function may not be
displayed.
1 Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible.
To check if your phone is compatible, visit
http://www.handsfr eelink.com/Honda/.
It may be illegal to pe rform some data device
functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than two paired phones in the
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is
automatically connected.
The connected phone for Bluetooth® Audio can be
different.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to
play.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some
devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone
will be unavailable. Howe ver, you can have a second
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth® Audio by
selecting from the Bluetooth® device list.
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Audio/Information
Screen
(Back) Icon
Select to go back to
the previous display.
VOL/ AUDIO
(Volume/Power)
Knob
Push to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust
the volume.
Repeat Icon*1
Select to repeat the current
file. Random Icon
*1
Select to play all files in
the current category in
random order.
Play/Pause Icon
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.
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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 pause or resume a file
Select the play/pause icon.
1.Select Browse .
2. Select a search cate gory (e.g., Albums).
3. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’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 ®
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Features
HondaLink ®
HondaLink® connects you to the latest info rmation from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
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Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink ® service.
■To enable the HondaLink® service
You need to allow the consent of the location service to enable the HondaLink ®
service.
Disable: Does not allow this consent.
Enable Once : Allows only one time. (Shows
again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Never
show again.)
■To Connect to HondaLink® Service
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.
When Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is connected to
the audio system, HondaLink ® can be accessed even
without a Wi-Fi connection.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uNear Field Communication (NFC)*
Features
Near Field Comm unication (NFC)*
Near Field Communication (NFC) allows you to connect your phone to the audio
system easily via Bluetooth®.
NFC enables two devices to communicate in close proximity, within about 2 inch (40
mm).
The following features are available:
• Bluetooth ® setup
• Image transfer for wallpaper
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select NFC, then ON.
■NFC Setup
1Near Field Communication (NFC)*
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of
NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
Android phone only
* Not available on all models
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Features
1. Select then select NFC Manager. Or
touch the NFC logo near the glove box with
the NFC tag of your phone.
u The NFC Manager screen is displayed.
2. Select Connect Device to Vehicle
Bluetooth .
3. Touch the NFC logo near the glove box with
the NFC tag of your phone.
4. A notification appears on the screen if
pairing is successful.
■Bluetooth ® Setup
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the (Talk) button on the steering wheel when your
iPhone is paired to the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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■Using Siri Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
While driving we recomme nd only using Siri through
the button on the steering wheel (Siri Eyes Free).
1Using Siri Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Talk) Button
Press and hold until the display
changes as shown.
(Back) Button
Press to deactivate Siri.
While in Siri Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appears. Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri Eyes Free
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via the front USB
port, you can use the audio/information scr een, instead of the iPhone display, to
make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
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■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
USB port located in the console compartment. The
USB ports located on the back of the console
compartment will not enable Apple CarPlay
operation. 2 USB Ports P. 265
While connected to Apple CarPlay, calls are only
made through Apple CarPlay. If you want to make a
call with HandsFreeLink, tu rn Apple CarPlay OFF or
detach the USB cable from your iPhone. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 365
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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For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple
CarPlay menu screen
Select the Honda icon
to go back to the
home screen
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