Honda CR-V: Audio System Basic Operation / Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Features / Audio System Basic Operation / Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible phone.

This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

Honda CR-V. Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system.

For a list of compatible phones:

U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, or call 1-888-528-7876.

In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data device functions while driving.

Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. When there are more than two paired phones in the vehicle, the system automatically connects to the prioritized phone. You can assign priority to a phone in Priority Device Setup.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will be a delay before the system begins to play.

In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track may not appear correctly.

Some functions may not be available on some devices.

How to Select a Play Mode

You can select repeat, random, and scan modes when playing a file. Available mode icons appear above the play mode buttons. Press the button corresponding to the mode you want to select...

To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

Make sure that your phone is paired and connected to HFL. Press the MEDIA button until the Bluetooth® Audio mode is selected. If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-compatible phone, which is not compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be connected...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: About Your Audio System

The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service * . It can also play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices. You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface * ...

Honda CR-V 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Display Setup

You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen. Changing the Screen Brightness Press the MENU/CLOCK button. Rotate to select Settings, then press . Rotate to select Display Adjustment, then press . Rotate to select Brightness, then press ...