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 and connected to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.
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Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:- U.S.: Visit https://mygarage.honda.com/s/honda-handsfreelink-compatibility-check, or call 1-888-528-7876.
- Canada: For more information on smartphone compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
It may be illegal to perform some data device functions while driving.Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there is more than one paired phone in the vehicle, the system automatically connects to the prioritized phone. You can assign priority to a phone in the Bluetooth® device list.
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 connected via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is unavailable. However, a second previously paired phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting from the Bluetooth® device list.
To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
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- Make sure that your phone is paired and connected to the system.
- 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 play or pause a file
Select the play/pause icon.
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To play the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone manufacturer's operating instructions.Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from your phone.You can change the connected phone by selecting Change Device.
Searching for Music
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- Select Browse.
- Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
- Select an item.
- The selection begins playing.
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Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
How to Select a Play Mode
You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file.
To turn off a play mode
Select the mode you want to turn off.
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Play Mode Menu ItemsShuffleShuffle off: Shuffle mode to off.
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available songs in a selected list in random order.RepeatRepeat off: Repeat mode to off.
Repeat Song: Repeats the current song.
Repeat Group: Repeats the current group.
Repeat all: Repeats all songs.Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the functions may not be displayed.
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