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[WLGJ]

Why, do I have to reconnect, my Smart phone, every time I enter my C8? Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?

 

[Murray20c8]

Why, do I have to reconnect, my Smart phone, every time I enter my C8? Is this normal or am I doing something wrong?

I don't have to. It automatically connects to Bluetooth. If that is what you mean. Or are you talking about Android auto or Apple crap?

 

[WLGJ]

I don't have to. It automatically connects to Bluetooth. If that is what you mean. Or are you talking about Android auto or Apple crap?

I have Android system, Samsung. Every time I get in the C8 , it says connect a phone. All my other cars , seem to keep it in memory.

 

[Murray20c8]

I have Android system, Samsung. Every time I get in the C8 , it says connect a phone. All my other cars , seem to keep it in memory.

So you mean Bluetooth? If so, try turning off Bluetooth on the phone and turning it back on and then pair it. I had to do that sometimes with certain bluetooth devices. Is it a new Samsung BTW?

 

[WLGJ]

So you mean Bluetooth? If so, try turning off Bluetooth on the phone and turning it back on and then pair it. I had to do that sometimes with certain bluetooth devices. Is it a new Samsung BTW?

A very recent phone , 2021 I think. I will try your suggestion, right now.

 

[WLGJ]

So you mean Bluetooth? If so, try turning off Bluetooth on the phone and turning it back on and then pair it. I had to do that sometimes with certain bluetooth devices. Is it a new Samsung BTW?

Ok, re-tried , so later, I will get my in the car and see what happens, thank you.

 

[gone]

That's not normal. Hopefully that fixes it but if it persists, see a dealer to figure it out. Once you "pair" the phone with your car, it should automatically "talk" to your car, every time you get in and power-up the car.

 

[2020C8#49]

That's not normal. Hopefully that fixes it but if it persists, see a dealer to figure it out. Once you "pair" the phone with your car, it should automatically "talk" to your car, every time you get in and power-up the car.

Ha!! good excuse to take the car out. Another dealership run for "pairing" phone.......I like it.

 

[DenisC8]

my iPhone and the car work perfectly together

 

[WLGJ]

Ha!! good excuse to take the car out. Another dealership run for "pairing" phone.......I like it.

Cannot go for a ride, it is still in storage and lots of snow and potholes. I am going back now to check it out.

 

[WLGJ]

my iPhone and the car work perfectly together

My phone is the one that does not get along with this site. Never had problems before. My wife s Volt gives me no problem.

 

[Murray20c8]

My phone is the one that does not get along with this site. Never had problems before. My wife s Volt gives me no problem.

That's why I asked what year it was. Older Samsung's may have Bluetooth 4 which was a little flakey

 

[WLGJ]

That's why I asked what year it was. Older Samsung's may have Bluetooth 4 which was a little flakey

Oh ok. Why would it work with other cars but not this one? I got in touch with ONSTAR and they could not do it either. Next step is dealership , in April, maybe.

 

[Murray20c8]

Oh ok. Why would it work with other cars but not this one? I got in touch with ONSTAR and they could not do it either. Next step is dealership , in April, maybe.

Flakey means hit or miss. The Volt might be more tolerant to that sort of thing. OR you got a lemon!
OnStar is not the one to talk to about this. Try your wifes phone and see if that works. You can have at least 2 phones paired with the car. Both mine (pixel 6) and my wifes cheap Amazon chinese phone works with our C8.

 

[Mr.Corvette]

Wlgj, have you run through pages 144-148 of your owners manual to make sure your phone is paired properly?

 

[WLGJ]

Wlgj, have you run through pages 144-148 of your owners manual to make sure your phone is paired properly?

Yes, done it over and over. I will try again tomorrow. I even spoke to OnStar technician.

 

[2020C8#49]

Your all wasting your time with the manual. Road trip required. It's like when the wife ask for a stamp or pencil sharpener and it takes all day looking for one.

 

[Murray20c8]

Your all wasting your time with the manual. Road trip required. It's like when the wife ask for a stamp or pencil sharpener and it takes all day looking for one.

Anything one can do to avoid the dealership is NEVER EVER a waste of time! They always manage to screw something up.

 

[WLGJ]

It's done. I figured it out. Had to connect, then restart the phone , inside the car.

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

I don't use my phone as a phone, I use it for porn. Don't get nabbed for no front plate, cop comes to your window and lays a distracted driver charge while you sit there waiting for the money shot. PSA from JR!....