How to Add Bluetooth to On-Star

General Motors vehicles include the OnStar service, which provides drivers with hands-free navigation instructions. OnStar also automatically alerts emergency personnel when the vehicle crashes and can diagnose some vehicle problems. Bluetooth, a wireless protocol to connect devices over a short distance, is also included. If you add your phone to OnStar via Bluetooth, you will be able to take hands-free calls without the need for a headset or microphone.

Instructions

1. Press OnStar's "Push to Talk Button." You will hear OnStar say "Ready" followed by a tone.

2. Say "Bluetooth." OnStar will respond, "Bluetooth Ready."

3. Say "Pair." OnStar will give you a four-digit PIN number.

4. Set up your phone for Bluetooth. Every phone is different, so you will need to consult the instructions for your phone. You will need to enter the PIN number OnStar gave you into your phone at the appropriate time according to the instructions for your phone.

5. Say the name for your phone when prompted. You can name the phone whatever you want.

6. Say the name for the phone again when prompted. OnStar will say your phone's name then "has been successfully paired."

Tips & Warnings

• If you have misplaced the Bluetooth instructions for your phone, General Motors has instructions available on its website for all OnStar-compatible phones.

References

• OnStar: OnStar Explained
• GM: Handsfree