How do I connect my cell phone to the hands-free system?

If you are traveling by car and still want to be reachable on your cell phone, you need a hands-free system in your vehicle. How you connect your cell phone to the hands-free system depends on the connections you have. We explain how the wireless connection works.

That's why connecting your cell phone to the hands-free system is necessary

As a driver, using a cell phone in the car is only allowed if you use a hands-free system. It does not matter whether the cell phone is on or not, whether you are talking on the phone, listening to music or writing a message. You may not hold the cell phone in your hand; it must be in an extra cradle. Depending on what kind of hands-free system is in your car, you can connect your cell phone by cable or Bluetooth.

How to connect cell phone and hands-free system

How to turn on the Bluetooth function on your hands-free system varies depending on the manufacturer. On the smartphone, however, activating the function is always possible via the device's control panel and settings.

1. If Bluetooth is activated, make sure your phone is in pairing mode and visible. If it is not, tap the name of your phone under "Settings" > "Bluetooth" to change this.
2. If present, please press the Bluetooth button on your hands-free system or otherwise put it in pairing mode.
3. Were the handsfree recognized by your cell phone, it appears in the list of available Bluetooth devices.
4. Now select the name of the handsfree still and enter its PIN number before you confirm the establishment of the connection with "OK".