How to Connect Bluetooth in Prado to Play Music?
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First, enable the Bluetooth function on both your mobile phone and the Prado's in-car Bluetooth device, and set the mobile phone's Bluetooth to 'Visible to All' in the settings. Then, search for Bluetooth devices on your mobile phone. Once found, select it for pairing and connection. The pairing password is: 0000. After successful pairing, the connection will be established. Once connected, you can play music on the in-car Bluetooth device.
I remember connecting the Land Cruiser's Bluetooth to play music was quite simple. First, make sure the vehicle is ignited or in ACC mode to activate the infotainment system. Then, find the menu button on the center screen, enter the settings or Bluetooth options, and turn on the Bluetooth function. If there's no response, sometimes you need to restart the car's power. Next, turn on your phone's Bluetooth and search in the device list; it will display a name like 'Toyota BT' or similar. Click to pair, usually requiring the default code '0000' or '1234'. After successful pairing, go back to the center screen and select the audio source, switching to Bluetooth mode, so you can directly play QQ Music or Spotify. If it disconnects midway, try reconnecting your phone or check if media audio permissions are authorized in your phone settings. Beginners who don't often use Bluetooth might need to try a couple more times. I've also encountered poor sound quality; it's recommended to adjust the equalizer in the car's system to improve it.
To be honest, I also made all kinds of mistakes when I first started using Bluetooth playback, but now I find it super convenient. All you need to do is start the car engine, press the HOME button on the center console to find the Bluetooth menu, and enable it. At the same time, make sure your phone's Bluetooth is turned on, then look for pairing in the discoverable devices and click confirm. Some models may require you to accept the pairing request. After successful pairing, don't forget to switch to music mode. Sometimes there's a dedicated audio button on the center console or a source button on the steering wheel to switch inputs. If the music doesn't play, it might be because the wrong output device is selected. Check the Bluetooth settings on your phone to see if it's connected to the vehicle. I've also found that regularly clearing the pairing list or restarting the system can help avoid lag. When listening to music, it's better to use high-bitrate apps like NetEase Cloud Music for clearer sound quality, and avoid running too many background apps to save phone battery.
