Toyota Prius: How to Connect a Phone

After you get in your car, you will want to listen to music or make phone calls from your phone via your car stereo system. Follow our step-by-step guide to connect your phone to your Prius.

 2016 – 2023 Model

1. Open your phone settings app, and locate the Bluetooth.
2. Turn the Bluetooth on.
3. On the radio in your car, go to the left side, and press the phone button.
4. Once you press the button, a message will pop up on the radio screen informing you that no device has been connected. It will then prompt you to add device.
5. Click on the add button at the bottom of the message. It will start searching for any phone that has Bluetooth on.
6. On your phone, you will see that it has discovered the Toyota Prius. Click on it to pair. It may ask for permission to access your contacts which you can deny or accept.
7. After that, your phone will connect to your car.

2010 – 2015 Models

1. Open your phone settings app, and locate the Bluetooth.
2. Turn the Bluetooth on.
3. Press the Setup button on your center console.
4. Locate and press the Bluetooth icon on the menu.
5. Select Add Phone.
6. Select Add New.
7. A menu will pop up with the name of the car. The same name should appear on your phone.
8. Click on the name of the car on your phone to pair. You will see a prompt requesting you to allow the car access to your contacts. You can enable it or deny it.
9. You are now connected.

2004 – 2009 Models

1. This model has a phone screen to connect your mobile. (You can only make or receive calls on this connection. It does not allow you to listen to music.) Open Settings on this screen and click on Bluetooth.
2. Click on the register button and memorize the passcode.
3. Turn on the Bluetooth in your phone’s settings.
4. Select the name of the car and enter the passcode.
5. Press Connect, and you will be connected. You can now make and receive calls.

2001 – 2003 Models

To connect your phone to this model of the Toyota Prius, you need to buy an integrated Bluetooth Car Interface for a Toyota Prius 2003.

This inexpensive device enables you to make calls hands-free and listen to music. It is easy to install and comes with a built-in microphone and Bluetooth.