How to Use Chevy MyLink Navigation? (Everything Explained)

Chevy MyLink incorporates and simplifies your car technology to make every ride and drive enjoyable. It has all the features that make your trip safe and enjoyable.

The phones available with the Chevy MyLink system allow you to make a consistent connection to MyLink’s display. You can use the apps and features available on the built-in touch-screen display.

To be a function with state-of-the-art technology, many people question how to use Chevy on MyLink. That’s why in this article, we will discuss in detail how to set up MyLink and how to enjoy other benefits, including learning about navigation usage.

How to Set Up a Chevy MyLink?

When you purchase a Chevy car with MyLink, the technology is installed from the start. But now you just need to set up the system to start using. 

For this, you will need a smartphone that is adjustable with MyLink. Here’s a simple way to connect your smartphone to your Chevy MyLink system:

• Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone.
• Now, press the “Phone” icon on the Chevy MyLink screen.
• Select the “Pair Device” option from the next window.
• Now, look at the list of Bluetooth devices that are connected to your smartphone. From there, touch the “Chevrolet MyLink” option.
• A four-digit PIN will appear on your smartphone. Enter the PIN into the MyLink system.
• Then select the “Yes” option displayed in MyLink.

How to Use Apple Carplay on a Chevy MyLink?

If you have an Apple CarPlay feature in your car, you can use a variety of features, such as calling, finding directions, sending and receiving messages via Siri. 

Also, you can enjoy the music of your choice and everything is possible on your car’s built-in MyLink display. 

However, to use Apple CarPlay, you must first connect your iPhone to the MyLink system. Let’s find out how to use Apple CarPlay by connecting your iPhone to MyLink.

Connect via Lightning Cable

• Connect your iPhone to your car’s USB port via Lightning cable.
• Now, unlock your phone.
• Notice that your car’s MyLink screen has an icon called the Apple CarPlay. It will turn green when ready for use. Or, if your car has a projection icon, it will be converted to Apple CarPlay.
• Alternatively, if it doesn’t turn on automatically, touch the Apple CarPlay icon on your MyLink screen.
• When Apple CarPlay is activated, MyLink will show iPhone accessible apps on the screen.

Connect Wirelessly

Only selected models and selected iPhones offer you this option.

• Pair / connect your iPhone to the MyLink system using Bluetooth.
• Follow the processes on the MyLink screen and on your phone to create a wireless Apple CarPlay connection.

How to Use Teen Driver Technology (TDT) on a Chevy MyLink?

If you want to use Teen Driver Technology in your Chevy MyLink, you need to complete its setup first. For this:

To Access:

• Touch “Settings” from the home page.
• Then touch “Teen Driver”.
• Create a four-digit PIN. Retype the PIN to confirm.  If you wish to alter the PIN, select Change PIN.

For a Push Button Start System:

• Start the engine.
• Keep your vehicle in P (park) position.
• Touch the Teen Driver option from the Settings menu.
• Insert your strong pin.
• Then, insert the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter key into the transmitter pocket. If the vehicle is an Equinox, the transmitter pocket is the front cup holder, or if it is an traversed, the centre of the vehicle is on the console. Find “Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation” in the owner’s manual to find out the location of the transmitter pocket in your vehicle.
• Finally, touch the Key Registration from the Teen Driver menu.

How to Add Apps on a Chevy MyLink?

You can include different types of apps in your ‌Chevy MyLink like your smartphone. It will allow you to easily find up-to-date weather news, music and various information. Here’s what you need to do:

• Connect Chevy MyLink with any 4G LTE wireless service or other mobile hotspots.
• Click the “Shop” icon to get the available apps compatible with your MyLink system.
• Then, choose the apps you like and download them directly to the Chevy MyLink system.
• After downloading, hold the apps icon and enter “Edit” mode. You can sort by dragging the apps to the desired location, just like you would on the screen of your smartphone.
• You may have unknowingly downloaded an app. In this case, if you need to delete the app, you can do it using the same method.

How to Update a Chevy MyLink?

Now the question may arise in your mind, all electronic application systems need updating, so how do you perform your Chevy MyLink update? 

Don’t worry because this process is very easy. You do not have to manually update your MyLink because the system will update automatically whenever you turn on your vehicle. 

In other words, there is no need to download the update of Chevy MyLink separately. The number of subscribers who have encountered problems with MyLink updates is very rare. 

However, if you, unfortunately, encounter problems with the Chevy MyLink update, either contact the manufacturer’s authority directly or seek the help of a reputable skilled mechanic.

What to Do if Chevy MyLink Is Not Working?

OK, after learning about the different uses, let us know what problems you may encounter with your Chevy MyLink system. We will discuss some possible common problems, solutions and some tips to those problems with MyLink:

Chevy Mylink Bluetooth Audio Problem

If your Chevy MyLink’s Bluetooth audio is not working then restart or reset your mobile phone first. Because sometimes a little restart of your phone Barbie set can solve that problem. 

You can also turn your vehicle off and on again. Since the MyLink system updates automatically, make sure that your vehicle and phone software have a recent version. 

If your Chevy MyLink’s Bluetooth audio still doesn’t work, delete your phone from MyLink’s list of selected phones and reconnect. Hopefully, this will solve your problem.

Chevy MyLink Voice Command Problem

If your Chevy MyLink voice command doesn’t work, then first of all you have to make sure that all these files of your smartphone have been downloaded properly. 

If not downloaded, then when you try to dial someone’s name in your phonebook, your voice command system will not understand who you are calling or texting. 

There may also be a problem with the internal sound of your mobile phone. In this case, when you are giving voice commands, make sure that the inside of your vehicle is quiet and the air-condition’s vents are far enough away from the microphone. 

If you are still unable to reach your desired solution, then the advice for you is to seek the help of a skilled technician authorised by the manufacturing company.

Chevy MyLink Volume Problem

In this case, restart your vehicle. If the volume becomes unresponsive, then perhaps the volume knob is physically damaged. In this case, you may have to replace the knob.

Conclusion

Chevy MyLink is an infotainment system that Chevrolet started rolling out to all its vehicles in 2017. However, the new model has the same system, but the name has been changed to Chevy Infotainment 3.

The Chevy MyLink system is located on your centre console and through its screen, you can enjoy features like navigation, entertainment and communication from your vehicle. 

Fortunately, whether your phone is Apple or Android, you can connect to the MyLink system with both models, although some devices may require a USB connection, where you will not be able to connect wirelessly.

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