Apple Carplay And Android Auto; Portable Audio Devices - Chevrolet Malibu 2021 Getting To Know Your

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITION
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-
enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
Press to Talk button on the steering wheel.
1. Press the
2. The radio will play a prompt.
3. After the prompt, say what you want it to do using natural speech. Examples:
"Call Amanda" or "Tune to 99.5 FM." Say "Help" for assistance.
APPS
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel information, sports,
entertainment and more — are available for download to the infotainment system
through the Apps icon on the Home page. Downloading and using the apps requires
internet connectivity and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle's 4G
LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot.

APPLE CARPLAY AND ANDROID AUTO

Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone
using the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the Home page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your compatible phone from the Google Play Store.
No app is required for Apple CarPlay.
2. There are two ways to set up device projection:
• Wireless Connection – Connect your smartphone by pairing it to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system. Turn on wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in your phone's
settings.
• Wired Connection – Connect your smartphone to a USB data port using the
factory-provided phone USB cable. Aftermarket USB cables may not work.
3. Follow the instructions on the infotainment system and the smartphone.
4. The Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon will illuminate when connected. Touch the icon
to have your apps displayed.
To automatically launch Apple CarPlay or Android Auto when a Bluetooth-paired
phone is connected, select Phone icon > Phones >
or Android Auto on or off.
To exit Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, press the
CarPlay or Android Auto, press and hold the Home button.

PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES

An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash
drive or a portable USB hard drive can be
connected to a USB data port located at the
front of the center console.
Touch the Audio icon and then touch USB
from the sources list, or touch More to
view the USB option.
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See Infotainment System in your Owner's Manual.
Information. Turn Apple CarPlay
Home button. To return to Apple