Connectivity Settings

Connection settings can be configured for linking Bluetooth® and Smartphone functions.

Bluetooth® Settings

Configures Bluetooth connectivity and related settings.

Function

Explanation

Bluetooth®

Turns on when using Bluetooth®. When checked, the status is ON. When unchecked, the status is OFF.

Pair New Device

Establishes Bluetooth connectivity with a mobile device.

[Name of registered Bluetooth® device]

Selects the connection type used for the device.

Delete Paired Device

Terminates Bluetooth connectivity with a mobile device.

Advanced Settings

You can change the Bluetooth® automatic connection ON/OFF, set the connection order, and reset the Bluetooth® settings.

 

  • The Bluetooth® connection cannot be used while Apple CarPlay is connected. If you want to connect to Bluetooth®, disconnect Apple CarPlay.

  • If you want to register (pair) a device or change the connection device while Android Auto™ is connected, disconnect Android Auto™.

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Bluetooth® Registration

Device registration (pairing)

To use Bluetooth® Audio and Hands-Free, register a Bluetooth® device using the following procedure. You can register up to 5 devices that are equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function, such as mobile devices or mobile phones.

 

Bluetooth® may not operate for 1 or 2 minutes after the ignition is switched to ACC or ON. However, this does not indicate a problem. If the Bluetooth® device is not connected automatically after 1 or 2 minutes have passed, make sure that the Bluetooth® setting on the device is enabled and attempt to reconnect the Bluetooth® device from the Mazda Connect side.

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Pairing procedure

  1. Select “Pair New Device”.

  2. Check the content on the displayed Bluetooth Search screen and select “Continue”.

  3. Select the name of the device you want to connect from the displayed Bluetooth® device list.

  4. (Device with Bluetooth® version 2.0 or lower)

    [Operations using the Bluetooth® device]

    Check the 4-digit passcode displayed on the centre display and press the confirmation button or input the passcode.

     

    (Device with Bluetooth® version 2.1 or higher)

    [Operations using the Bluetooth® device]

    Make sure that the 6-digit passcode displayed on the centre display is also displayed on the Bluetooth® device.

  5. When the pairing is successful, the Device Connected screen is displayed on the centre display.

The Bluetooth® device name you want to connect in Step 3 is not displayed in the list.

  1. Select “Pair from Mobile Device” at the top of the list.

  2. [Operations using the Bluetooth® device]

    Select “Mazda” displayed in the search result list of the Bluetooth® device and confirm the passcode or input the passcode.

  3. When the pairing is successful, the Device Connected screen is displayed.

 

  • If the Bluetooth® device is compatible with the phonebook import and short message functions, the phonebook, call history, and short messages (SMS) are downloaded.

  • A download permission operation on the Bluetooth® device might be required for the phonebook import and short message functions to operate.

  • Regarding the connection of your Bluetooth® device to Bluetooth®, always refer to the Bluetooth® device’s owner’s manual.

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Pairing and automatic reconnection

After the pairing is completed, the previous Bluetooth® connection is automatically restored the next time the system is activated. When Bluetooth® Hands-Free is turned on or the ignition is switched from OFF to ACC, the device’s connection status is displayed on the screen.

 

  • If pairing is redone on the same Bluetooth® device, you need to delete “Mazda” from the Bluetooth® device once.

  • If pairing information is deleted only on the Bluetooth® device or the vehicle, it is necessary to delete the registration on the pairing partner as well and do pairing again.

  • The Bluetooth® automatic connection when the Mazda Connect is activated may require that the Bluetooth® device be in a connectible state.

  • Before pairing, make sure that Bluetooth® is on, both on your device and on the vehicle.

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Bluetooth® device selection

When several Bluetooth® devices have been registered, you can select the Bluetooth® device to be connected. When you want to connect a different Bluetooth® device that has already been paired, change the Bluetooth® device connection using the following procedure.

Connecting a different Bluetooth® device

  1. Select the name of the device you want to connect from the Bluetooth® device list displayed on the Bluetooth® Settings screen.

  2. Select the connection method.

    • Phone and Audio: Connects as both a Hands-Free and Bluetooth® Audio device.

    • Phone: Connects as a Hands-Free device.

    • Audio: Connects as Bluetooth® Audio.

 

  • The following functions can be used for the Hands-free or audio.

    • Hands-Free: Telephone, SMS (Refer to Bluetooth® Hands-Free (Search).)

    • Audio: Bluetooth® Audio (Refer to Bluetooth® (Search).), Pandora® (Refer to Pandora® (Search).)

  • Some Bluetooth® devices cannot separate pairing for Bluetooth® Hands-Free and Bluetooth® Audio, therefore, it may be connected as “Phone and Audio” even if only “Phone” or “Audio” is selected.

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Disconnecting a Bluetooth® device connection

  1. Select the name of the device currently connected from the Bluetooth® device list displayed on the Bluetooth® Settings screen.

  2. Select “Disconnect”.

 

A connection can also be disconnected by setting the Bluetooth® connection setting to OFF.

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Deleting a Bluetooth® device

  1. Select “Delete Paired Device”.

  2. Select the name of the device you want to delete from the registration.

  3. Select “Delete” on the Delete Device screen.

 

  • When a Bluetooth® device is deleted from the registration, the phonebook, call history, and short messages of the deleted Bluetooth® device are also deleted.

  • If a Bluetooth® device is deleted from the registration, also delete “Mazda” from Bluetooth® device.

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Changing the Pairing Code

The Pairing Code used when pairing can be changed using the following procedure.

  1. Select “Advanced Settings”.

  2. Select “Vehicle Bluetooth Settings”.

  3. Select “Pairing Code”.

  4. Input the new Pairing Code.

  5. Select .

 

The connection of already paired Bluetooth® devices is unaffected even if the Pairing Code is changed.

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Smartphone Connectivity Settings

Configures device-dependent settings including Android Auto & Apple CarPlay.

Function

Explanation

Apple CarPlay Settings

Configures Apple CarPlay settings for connected devices.

Android Auto Settings

Configures Android Auto settings for connected devices.

Changing the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto™ connection settings

The setting for each iPhone/Android™ Smartphone can be changed. For the setting to take effect, it is necessary to connect the device again.

(Example: Changing the Apple CarPlay connection settings)

  1. Select “Apple CarPlay Settings”.

  2. Select the name of the device for which you want to change the settings from the list of currently registered iPhone.

  3. Select “Device Connection Status”.

  4. Select the connection method.

Deleting the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto™ registration

(Example: Deleting an iPhone registration)

  1. Select “Apple CarPlay Settings”.

  2. Select the name of the device you want to delete from the registration from the list of currently registered iPhone.

  3. Select “Delete Device”.

  4. Select “Delete” on the Apple CarPlay Device Deletion screen.

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