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How to Connect Mobile Phone Bluetooth to Chery Cars?

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StTanner
07/28/2025, 11:26:25 AM

Method for connecting mobile phone Bluetooth to Chery cars: 1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of both the mobile phone and the car's Bluetooth device, and set the mobile phone Bluetooth to "Visible to All" or "Open Detection" in the settings; 2. Search for Bluetooth devices on the mobile phone, select the found device for pairing, the pairing password is: 0000, after successful pairing the connection is established. Once the car's Bluetooth is successfully paired and connected with the mobile phone's Bluetooth, you can make and receive calls through the car's Bluetooth; play music on the mobile phone and enjoy it through the car's Bluetooth device. The Bluetooth technology in the car's Bluetooth system is an extension of the mobile phone's Bluetooth technology, with the same transmission system. The car's Bluetooth is essentially an in-car wireless hands-free system designed and developed based on wireless Bluetooth technology.

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Isabel
08/11/2025, 03:48:44 PM

I previously helped my wife set up her Chery Ant, and it was actually quite simple. First, keep your phone's Bluetooth turned on, then find the settings menu on the central control screen, tap into it, and select the Bluetooth function. At this point, the car's Bluetooth should be enabled, and your phone should be able to detect a device name starting with Chery. After tapping to pair, a pairing code will pop up, usually 0000 or 1234—just enter it and confirm. Once connected, remember to check the media audio option; otherwise, you can only make calls but not listen to music. A key reminder: older models may require shifting to P (Park) to operate Bluetooth settings, as it’s disabled while driving for safety reasons. If you can’t connect no matter what, try restarting both the car’s infotainment system and your phone—that usually fixes it.

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DeMaya
09/29/2025, 01:21:15 AM

When I first got my Tiggo 8 Pro, I also spent a lot of time figuring out the Bluetooth connection. Here's a trick: first put the car's system into search mode before turning on your phone's Bluetooth—it'll connect faster. Once you find the vehicle's Bluetooth name, just tap it and enter 0000 when the pop-up appears. This works 80% of the time. After connecting, make sure to check the "Media Audio" option in the Bluetooth device list, or else the navigation sound won't come through. Keep your phone near the center console, not in your pocket, as the signal can weaken. If your iPhone keeps failing to connect, try forgetting the old device in the Bluetooth settings and retrying. For models with wireless charging, placing the phone on the charging pad while connecting to Bluetooth helps stabilize the connection.

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OGia
11/12/2025, 02:16:37 AM

Just helped a friend set up Chery's Bluetooth yesterday and noticed a detail: having the phone's hotspot on slows down Bluetooth scanning, so it's best to turn off the hotspot. After starting the car to power it on, simply say "Hello Xiaoqi, turn on Bluetooth" to the infotainment system to avoid manually navigating the menu. When pairing, just confirm the displayed PIN code without changing the numbers, as Chery usually uses the factory default password. After connecting, test the microphone by making a call using the steering wheel controls. If you can only play music but not make calls, remember to check the "Call Audio" option in the phone's Bluetooth settings. If the music occasionally stutters, switch the infotainment system's Bluetooth version to compatibility mode.

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McAdeline
01/02/2026, 09:09:22 PM

The neighbor's Exeed LX keeps having Bluetooth connection issues, and it turns out to be the hidden settings on the phone's Bluetooth. For Android phones, you need to disable the absolute volume function in the developer options, while iPhone users should turn off call noise reduction in the Bluetooth settings. During the actual operation, make sure to clear the old pairing records in the car's Bluetooth interface first—many people overlook this step. When searching for a new connection, ensure the vehicle name shows as connectable, and avoid using uppercase letters when entering the password. After connecting, remember to test WeChat voice playback, as some cars default to disabling the media channel. If the connection is unstable, delete all other saved car devices in the phone's Bluetooth settings to eliminate interference sources.

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VanTheo
03/30/2026, 04:48:54 AM

Last time I rented an Arrizo 5, the Bluetooth connection actually took just three minutes to set up: After starting the car, don’t play music—first wake up the infotainment screen and enter system settings; toggle the Bluetooth switch from gray to blue; then take out your phone, turn on Bluetooth, and it should detect immediately; select the device labeled 'Chrysler' and tap connect; enter the pairing code as shown on the screen; finally, click 'Agree' on the car’s pop-up prompt. The key is to remember enabling the auto-connect option, so your phone will automatically reconnect when placed in your pocket next time. If you find no sound when playing music, check the media source and select the Bluetooth channel instead of accidentally choosing the radio. The newer model even supports connecting two phones simultaneously—primary for calls and secondary for music, with no interference.

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