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

*1:Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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.
Canada: For more information on smartphone compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.

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 Settings.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there may 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.

If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay™ or Android Auto™ , Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is unavailable. However, a second previously paired phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting Connect Honda CR-V. Playing Bluetooth® Audio from the Bluetooth Device List screen.

How to Select a Play Mode

You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file. Scan Select MENU. Select Scan. Select a play mode. Random/Repeat Select a play mode...

To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

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

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