How to Use CarLife in the 2021 Corolla?
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Connecting your phone is very convenient. Simply install the CarLife App on your phone to quickly establish a connection. The first step is to locate the settings in the car's system menu, enter the connection settings, select CarLife, and then check the box to enable CarLife. The second step is to enable "USB Debugging" in the settings options of your Android phone. The third step is to connect your phone to the car's system using a USB cable. At this point, the connection should be successful. If it hasn't connected yet, simply restart your phone and try connecting again.
I remember spending quite some time setting up Carlife when I first got my 2021 Corolla. The first step is actually to connect your phone to the car's USB port using the original data cable, which is usually located inside the center console. Make sure to install the Baidu Carlife app on your phone beforehand and remember to enable USB debugging mode in the developer options. On the car's infotainment system, tap on the app with the Baidu icon and grant the necessary permissions as prompted. Once connected, the screen will be divided into three sections: navigation on the left, music player in the middle, and phone functions on the right. A special reminder: use a high-quality data cable. My colleague couldn't get it to work with a generic cable, but it connected instantly with the original one. While driving, you can activate navigation directly using the voice button on the steering wheel, which is much safer than looking down to tap the screen.
