Our smartphones have indeed made our lives a lot easier. You can’t imagine going back to when there were no smartphones that can easily give us the information we need when we need it. Today, one thing that drivers desire more than anything else for their cars is the ability to connect their smartphones to their cars. With all the amazing apps, the driver’s quality of life will surely be better. Not all vehicles have the capability to connect with smartphones. However, for those who drive Cadillac vehicles, you can connect your smartphone through Cadillac CUE.
CUE stands for Cadillac User Experience. This is the latest infotainment system from Cadillac which drivers can use to easily connect and integrate their mobile devices with their Cadillac vehicles. This way, you get access to all the apps on your phone while you are on the road.
Cadillac’s CUE system has an intuitive and organized setup that drivers can easily use. You can access any of your phone’s applications to use while driving, navigate using a map application on your phone, or make and take phone calls hands-free. Users can also choose to tweak and customize their settings according to their preferences. This gives CUE a more personalized touch. CUE in itself as an onboard system has many features even without connecting your phones such as media controls and navigation. However, if you want to truly take advantage of the combined features of your phone’s app and CUEs features, connecting your phone to Cadillac CUE is the best way to go about it.
If you’re interested in connecting your phone to Cadillac CUE but don’t know how don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. Here are the steps on how to connect your phone to Cadillac CUE.
How to Connect Your Phone to Cadillac CUE
Step one: On your Cadillac CUE home screen, select the “Settings” option. It should have an icon that looks like a gear.
Step two: Inside the settings menu, select the “Bluetooth” option.
Step three: Inside the Bluetooth menu, select “Pair New Device”. After choosing this option, you will see a PIN on the screen of your CUE system. Bluetooth settings on your phone may vary depending if you are using Android or iPhone. Refer to your phone’s manual for Bluetooth connectivity instructions.
Step four: Go to your phone’s Bluetooth setting and ensure that it is turned on.
Step five: Once the Bluetooth on your phone is turned on, you should see a list of available Bluetooth devices. Click on “Cadillac CUE” and make sure that the pin you saw on your CUEs screen matches the one on your phone.
Congratulations! You have now connected your phone to Cadillac CUE. Your phone will also auto-connect the next time you try to pair it with your Cadillac CUE. This means you don’t need to do all the same steps again. If you’re having trouble connecting, make sure that the Bluetooth on your phone is turned on and that you have also chosen Bluetooth pairing mode on your CUE system. If however, you are planning to connect a different phone to your Cadillac CUE, simply repeat the steps using a different phone and you should have it connected in no time.
Now that you know how to connect your phone to Cadillac CUE. You’ve opened up a ton of features for your phone and your CUE system. One of the reasons why you would want to connect your phone to Cadillac CUE is to be safe on the road while still having access to your phone. You can make or take calls hands-free because your eyes should always be on the road and your hands on the wheel at all times. Enjoy your Cadillac CUE system and drive safe, always.