How to Connect Phone to Toyota Corolla & Camry

Connect your iPhone or Android to the stereo in the Toyota Corolla & Camry vehicles via wired or Bluetooth connection using these steps.

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Wired Connection

  1. Press the compartment door underneath the stereo to open the door.
  2. Flip the audio and USB connector cover and connect your device physically by using an audio cable or USB cable.
  3. If you connected the device using a USB cable, choose the USB option on the audio source selection screen. If you connected the device using an audio cable, choose AUX. iPod and iPhone users can choose “iPod”.

Bluetooth Connection

2018 – 2023 Models

  1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone.
  2. Turn on the vehicle and navigate to the multimedia system’s home screen.
  3. Press the “Setup” button.
  4. Select “Bluetooth.”
  5. Choose “Add Device.”
  6. Select your phone from the list of available devices.
  7. The multimedia system will then display a pairing code. Verify that the code displayed on your phone matches the code displayed on the multimedia system, and then select “Pair” on your phone.

2012 – 2017 Models

  1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone.
  2. Turn on the vehicle and navigate to the multimedia system’s home screen.
  3. Press the“Apps” button. (Ignore this step for 2012 models).
  4. Select “Setup.”
  5. Choose “Bluetooth.”
  6. Select “Add New Device.”
  7. The multimedia system will then start searching for nearby Bluetooth devices. When it detects your phone, select it from the list of available devices.
  8. The system will then display a pairing code. Verify that the code displayed on your phone matches the code displayed on the multimedia system, and then select “Pair” on your phone.

2006 – 2011 Models

  1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone.
  2. Turn on the vehicle and navigate to the multimedia system’s home screen.
  3. Press the “Phone” button.
  4. Select “Pair Phone.”
  5. The multimedia system will then start searching for nearby Bluetooth devices. When it detects your phone, select it from the list of available devices.
  6. The system will then display a pairing code. Verify that the code displayed on your phone matches the code displayed on the multimedia system, and then select “Pair” on your phone.

1995 – 2005 Models

If your Toyota Corolla is from 1995-2005, it most likely does not have built-in Bluetooth connectivity.

Now when you wish to listen to music, select the “AUDIO” button on the stereo, then choose the Bluetooth Audio option.

FAQ

Why won’t my phone pair with my Toyota?

It’s sometimes difficult to get the phone to detect your stereo. try the following tips if you have trouble:

  • Restart the phone.
  • Turn Bluetooth off, wait 5 seconds, and then turn it back on.
  • Try moving the phone to different areas of the vehicle where it may get a better Bluetooth signal.

Why does my phone connect and disconnect repeatedly from my car’s Bluetooth?

This issue, known as Bluetooth cycling, can occur due to a variety of reasons, including interference, a software glitch, or an issue with the car’s Bluetooth system. To troubleshoot this problem, you can try the following:

  • Update your phone and car’s Bluetooth systems to the latest software versions.
  • Remove any other paired Bluetooth devices from your car’s system.
  • Reset the network settings on your phone and try reconnecting to the car’s Bluetooth.

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5 thoughts on “How to Connect Phone to Toyota Corolla & Camry”

  1. Hello, my name is Samuel and I have a quick question: I have a 2017 Toyota Camry and I am able to connect audio with an iPhone via wire, but not with a Samsung phone. I was trying to find out why, and if there is a way to connect a Samsung phone to the car via wired connection. The reason I’m interested is because a wired connection carries a higher audio quality than a Bluetooth connection.

    Thank you for your help!

    Regards;

    Samuel.

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    • Anything WIRED IS BETTER THAN WIRELESS YOUR Router AND ALL THINGS SIMILIAR, A Wired CONNECTION IS Always SAFER AS WEL, GO WIRED WHENEVER POSSIBLE ,,

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  2. NO SPECIAL CORD NEEDED A 3.5 MM HEADPHONES PLUG ON EACH END SHOULD Work JUST FINE
    1 from the headphones 🎧 out from galaxy
    and the other plug into the 3.5 mm input of head unit
    ESPECIALLY WITH A Galaxy
    THEY ARE VERY USER FRIENDLY

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  3. My phone says Toyota camera, has all my contacts on the radio but doesn’t come through speaker. It doesn’t come through the speakers of radio. Handset is lite up.

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