How to Connect Bluetooth in an Older Volkswagen Polo?
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First, establish a pairing relationship. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone, navigation device, and other equipment, and set the phone's Bluetooth to 'Visible to All' in the settings. Then, search for Bluetooth devices on your phone. Once found, select it to pair and connect. The pairing password is: 0000. After successful pairing, the connection is established.
I've been driving an old Polo for six years, and the Bluetooth connectivity depends on whether your center console has the original module. Many older models don't have built-in Bluetooth at all. My solution was to spend fifty bucks on a cigarette lighter Bluetooth receiver. Plug the receiver into the cigarette lighter for power, and the car stereo will automatically recognize it as a new audio device. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone, search for the receiver's name, and pair directly—it will beep once when successfully paired. Remember to unplug and replug the receiver every time you start the car for automatic reconnection. If you're using FM frequency, make sure to avoid local radio stations. If there's no AUX port, you can use a 3.5mm to FM transmitter and tune it to a blank channel. The sound quality definitely isn't as good as in new cars, but it's sufficient for navigation. Music automatically pauses during calls, which is quite user-friendly. If you're handy, you can even dismantle the center console to install a dedicated module, but since it involves wiring, it's best to consult a professional shop.
