How to connect Bluetooth in the old Alphard?
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Find the Bluetooth option in the main interface and click to open it, then you can search with your phone; If the Bluetooth option is not found in the main interface, it is usually hidden in the secondary menu of the phone. Check if there are Bluetooth symbols, Blue-Tooth, or BT on the center console, press them to turn on Bluetooth if available.
Last time I helped my dad connect Bluetooth in his old Alphard (probably around 10 years old), it was pretty straightforward. First, start the car or at least turn on the power, otherwise the audio system won't respond. Then find the Menu button on the steering wheel or center console and press it to enter the menu page. There should be a System or Setup option—click into it and look for Bluetooth pairing settings. At this point, turn on your phone's Bluetooth and refresh the search for new devices in the settings. You'll usually see a device name like 'Toyota BT' or something similar—select it to start pairing. The system might pop up a dialog asking for a password. Toyota's default passwords are usually 0000 or 1234; try those and it should work. Once connected, the system will automatically save the pairing, and it'll connect automatically the next time you start the car. If you can't find the Bluetooth option in the menu at all, it might mean this model doesn't have built-in Bluetooth, and you'll need to buy a small Bluetooth receiver to plug into the cigarette lighter or USB port to solve the music playback issue. I've used this method a few times—it's quite reliable and a cheap way to upgrade the audio system.
