How do I add Bluetooth to my Subaru Forester?

How to Set Up Subaru Bluetooth

  1. Make sure Bluetooth is activated on your mobile device.
  2. On your STARLINK multimedia screen, click Setup > Bluetooth > Add.
  3. On your mobile device, select your Subaru STARLINK system in the Bluetooth menu.
  4. Your mobile device and Subaru STARLINK system are now connected via Bluetooth.

Does Subaru Forester 2009 have Bluetooth?

Unfortunately, Subaru did not include bluetooth capability on the 2009 Forester, either for wireless calls or for music streaming.

How do I connect my Bluetooth to my 2011 Subaru Forester?

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  1. On phone, Open bluetooth.
  2. Choose left tab (settings)
  3. Click on Advanced and choose Audio.
  4. Check the box “Play system sounds on remote handsfree device”
  5. Click Done.
  6. Go to right tab (tools) and click on Networking Manager.
  7. Choose Create a Private Network and click continue.

Why won’t my Bluetooth connect to my Subaru?

Although this can happen on most 2010 and up Subaru vehicles, it’s most common on the 2014 to 2020 WRX. Connecting the device to the head unit with an aux cord resolves the issue, pointing to a problem with the Bluetooth connection. The only other fix is replacement of the head unit with an aftermarket model.

How do I connect my 2015 Subaru Forester to Bluetooth?

Android users will need to tell the phone to initiate a search for a connection. Phone: Choose “HOME” and then “PHONE” on your STARLINK touchscreen. Yes: Touch the “YES” button on the STARLINK touchscreen. Pair: Wait for Subaru Bluetooth to appear on your phone.

Does 2009 Subaru Forester have aux?

It has a factory radio, with an aux jack in the console.

How do I connect my Bluetooth to my 2013 Subaru Forester?

How do I reset my Subaru Forester Bluetooth?

If all else fails and you’re desperate for immediate functionality, you should try a soft reset on your Subaru Forester head unit. To do that: Step 1: Locate the volume, tune & scroll button, and the CD eject button. Step 2: Press and hold the three buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds.

How do I connect my phone to my Subaru Forester 2020?

Ensure that you have a working USB cord for your smartphone. Download the respective Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® smartphone app onto your phone. Turn your Subaru on but keep the vehicle in park with the brake on. Plug your USB cord into the USB port near your STARLINK® Multimedia system.

How do I connect my Bluetooth to my 2014 Subaru Forester?

How to Connect Bluetooth to the 2014 Subaru Forester

  1. Start by powering up your entertainment console in your Subaru Forester and by making sure that the Bluetooth is activated on your smartphone.
  2. Now press the Phone button on the Main Menu and press Settings.
  3. Press Bluetooth Set Up and then Connect Phone.