Do I need to turn on the Bluetooth for ETC?

[McCharlotte]

You do not need to turn on the Bluetooth for ETC during activation. Methods to activate ETC: Insert and remove the ETC card twice consecutively until the electronic tag screen displays 'Bluetooth is on.' If it shows 'Tag invalid' when inserting and removing twice without attaching the electronic tag, this is normal and does not affect activation. Alternatively, you can directly press the button on top of the electronic tag to enable the Bluetooth function. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth, open the corresponding mobile app (usually with a download QR code on the electronic tag), and enter the device activation interface. Click 'Device Connection' and wait patiently for the 'Connection Successful' prompt. Once connected, upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete activation. ETC installation positions: For small vehicles like cars and minivans, the ETC card and OBU device are installed in the upper middle part of the front windshield. For large vehicles like trucks and buses, the installation position is on the upper part.

[OEmiliano]

As someone who frequently deals with in-car systems, I believe Bluetooth definitely needs to be turned on for normal use, especially when you want to connect your phone for calls or play music. In the car's infotainment system, simply find the settings menu and toggle the Bluetooth switch on. If it's not turned on, the functionality will be completely unavailable. Once paired, it usually connects automatically for convenience, but sometimes forgetting to turn it on can prevent a connection. Bluetooth has very low power consumption and barely affects battery life. I also recommend regularly checking the Bluetooth status, such as confirming it's on before getting in the car to avoid distractions while driving. Common disconnection issues, like device malfunctions, can often be resolved by restarting. Safety comes first—keeping Bluetooth on makes driving smoother.

[SanBlakely]

As an ordinary person who drives daily, of course, Bluetooth must be turned on to be useful, such as connecting to a phone for safe and convenient calls. In the car, adjusting the settings to turn on Bluetooth is as simple as a one-click operation—without it, playing music or navigation voice prompts would completely stop. I've found that occasional connection issues can often be resolved by restarting the device, with minimal battery consumption that doesn’t affect performance. Keeping it on makes travel more comfortable. Pairing new devices also requires the phone’s Bluetooth to be on for double confirmation, avoiding confusion on the road. Turning it off might save a tiny bit of battery, but the practicality takes a significant hit.

[DiWalter]

From my perspective, Bluetooth must be turned on, otherwise none of the functions will work. To enjoy hands-free calls or music entertainment, just turn it on. You can toggle it quickly via the central control screen or phone settings. It ensures safe driving by minimizing distractions—keeping it on is worry-free with almost zero battery consumption. Even if accidentally turned off, you won’t notice, so check its status promptly. Once paired, it’s rock-solid—don’t slack off; keeping Bluetooth on is a must-have habit to ensure smooth connections and make long drives more relaxing.

[TessaLynn]

As a tech enthusiast, enabling Bluetooth is essential for connecting devices to play music or receive navigation instructions. Activate Bluetooth in the car's infotainment system quickly and efficiently—without it, the feature becomes unusable. Battery impact is negligible. Common disconnections can be resolved by restarting—no need to hesitate. Keep Bluetooth on to upgrade your life with smart connectivity. Ensure both devices are paired and kept close for an enhanced experience. Turning it off serves no purpose.