Bluetooth Phone Calling - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ravensjeff · 11-14-2009, 02:12 AM

Finally got around to setting up my cell phone to pair with the Camaro in order to have hands free talking, using the cell phone minutes (Not Onstars).

Man, it was easy as hell to do this. And a very cool feature. If I can do it, anyone can. The manual explains it real good. I used the voice recognition for everything (Including saying the numbers for the phone). Worked flawlessly.

I didn't even need my cell phone manual. Just looked in Settings and looked for Bluetooth. After a little pre-reading, and some advice from a few members here (That also enforced how easy it was), I had the cell phone paired, and 10 different phone numbers stored in under 5 minutes. Hell, I sat in the car for an hour in the garage having a few cold Heinekens and calling up people using this newly discovered feature (I've had the car for almost 6 months now!!).

DO NOT LET THIS PROCESS INTIMIDATE YOU!! It's so easy, and totally awesome. The only thing I was worried about happened when I made the 1st phone call-- the sound came from the cell phone, and NOT the cars speakers. Weird. But all the following calls were fine.

bono83 · 11-14-2009, 10:00 AM

I found it real easy too. I love this feature.

scrming · 11-14-2009, 10:38 AM

Had mine all setup... worked great for week or so.. then it went goofy... i mean really goofy... need to try setting it up again... also may talk to the dealership about the PDIM update...

AdamCzap · 11-14-2009, 10:39 AM

I actually set mine up WITHOUT the manual.. that's how easy it is. I even figured out how to store numbers just by saying "store" and also how to "edit" and "delete".. I'm sure there's other great stuff too I haven't figured out yet.. lol.

scrming · 11-14-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

I actually set mine up WITHOUT the manual.. that's how easy it is. I even figured out how to store numbers just by saying "store" and also how to "edit" and "delete".. I'm sure there's other great stuff too I haven't figured out yet.. lol.

The cool one i found yesterday was using Map Quest and then sending the direction from Map Quest right to the car! You do need your OnStar account number... then when you get in the car you hit the Phone Button and say "Virtual Adviser"... You can then down load the direction to the car... pretty cool!

AdamCzap · 11-14-2009, 11:11 AM

so that feature is free?

scrming · 11-14-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

so that feature is free?

Until next year when my OnStar subscription expires...

electlatino · 11-16-2009, 10:43 PM

hmmm....think i'll give it one more try

ravensjeff · 11-17-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by electlatino

hmmm....think i'll give it one more try

You've tried using your cell phone with the Bluetooth feature of the car and it didn't work? What part?

bbfn11 · 11-17-2009, 10:35 PM

I have the Samsung hue SCH-R500 and I can not use this phone with Bluetooth in the car. For some reason it is incompatable. Is there anyone else out there with this model phone having the same issue? I have talked to both GM and Altell/Verizion about it with no definitive answer.

Shazam613 · 11-17-2009, 11:57 PM

Set mine up this evening and it is nice!!! Did a test with a friend on the phone. Lowered and raised windows while flying down off ramps and Highways (literally doing 95 mph). The only issue was opening and closing the sunroof; was told it sounded like an aircraft flying over head while opening. Otherwise, the call was clear and the caller could hear just fine.

aj2ssrs · 11-18-2009, 07:36 AM

I set mine up a little while ago but didnt have alot of time, so I only entered a couple of numbers in the cars phone book. Afterwards I read in the manual that when your cell is paired with the car, say "bluetooth voice" and the car syncs with the cellphones address book. Works great so I didnt bother entering any more numbers into the car. The only drawback is that you have to re-sync every time you get back into the car. Works great and saves alot of time if you have alot of numbers stored in your phone.

electlatino · 11-18-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

You've tried using your cell phone with the Bluetooth feature of the car and it didn't work? What part?

the pairing worked fine. but whenever i make a call or someone calls me, once someone answers the phone, the system says connection lost and the call transfers back to my cellphone.

i'm going to try and delete the pairing and retry. maybe i missed a step. if all else fails, back to the dealer!

ravensjeff · 11-18-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by electlatino

the pairing worked fine. but whenever i make a call or someone calls me, once someone answers the phone, the system says connection lost and the call transfers back to my cellphone.

i'm going to try and delete the pairing and retry. maybe i missed a step. if all else fails, back to the dealer!

Sure your phone is supported? Listed on GM website? I would hope whomever you bought the phone from would know if it's GM compatible. I'm getting ready to get new cell phones and priority #1 is to make sure the one I use will have compatibility. I would check with your cell phone supplier vs the dealer.

11-14-2009, 10:00 AM	#2
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11-14-2009, 10:38 AM	#3
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Had mine all setup... worked great for week or so.. then it went goofy... i mean really goofy... need to try setting it up again... also may talk to the dealership about the PDIM update... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

11-16-2009, 10:43 PM	#8
electlatino Drives: 2SS with RS and Ground Effects Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 272	hmmm....think i'll give it one more try __________________ JBA full system, RotoFab CAI and w/w relocated, ADM scoop, tune, NLP spoiler....more to come

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11-14-2009, 02:12 AM	#1
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Bluetooth Phone Calling Finally got around to setting up my cell phone to pair with the Camaro in order to have hands free talking, using the cell phone minutes (Not Onstars). Man, it was easy as hell to do this. And a very cool feature. If I can do it, anyone can. The manual explains it real good. I used the voice recognition for everything (Including saying the numbers for the phone). Worked flawlessly. I didn't even need my cell phone manual. Just looked in Settings and looked for Bluetooth. After a little pre-reading, and some advice from a few members here (That also enforced how easy it was), I had the cell phone paired, and 10 different phone numbers stored in under 5 minutes. Hell, I sat in the car for an hour in the garage having a few cold Heinekens and calling up people using this newly discovered feature (I've had the car for almost 6 months now!!). DO NOT LET THIS PROCESS INTIMIDATE YOU!! It's so easy, and totally awesome. The only thing I was worried about happened when I made the 1st phone call-- the sound came from the cell phone, and NOT the cars speakers. Weird. But all the following calls were fine. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

11-14-2009, 10:39 AM	#4
AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	I actually set mine up WITHOUT the manual.. that's how easy it is. I even figured out how to store numbers just by saying "store" and also how to "edit" and "delete".. I'm sure there's other great stuff too I haven't figured out yet.. lol.

11-14-2009, 11:11 AM	#6
AdamCzap Drives: 18 zl1, 17 sierra denali Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 471	so that feature is free?

11-17-2009, 10:35 PM	#10
bbfn11 Beeliever! Drives: 2010 2LT Coupe Automatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Central Wisconsin Posts: 33	I have the Samsung hue SCH-R500 and I can not use this phone with Bluetooth in the car. For some reason it is incompatable. Is there anyone else out there with this model phone having the same issue? I have talked to both GM and Altell/Verizion about it with no definitive answer.

11-17-2009, 11:57 PM	#11
Shazam613 Drives: Ordered 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 67	Set mine up this evening and it is nice!!! Did a test with a friend on the phone. Lowered and raised windows while flying down off ramps and Highways (literally doing 95 mph). The only issue was opening and closing the sunroof; was told it sounded like an aircraft flying over head while opening. Otherwise, the call was clear and the caller could hear just fine.

11-18-2009, 07:36 AM	#12
aj2ssrs Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 192	I set mine up a little while ago but didnt have alot of time, so I only entered a couple of numbers in the cars phone book. Afterwards I read in the manual that when your cell is paired with the car, say "bluetooth voice" and the car syncs with the cellphones address book. Works great so I didnt bother entering any more numbers into the car. The only drawback is that you have to re-sync every time you get back into the car. Works great and saves alot of time if you have alot of numbers stored in your phone.