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MonroeZ28 · 07-06-2016, 07:47 AM

Does anyone know how to connect Pandora to the cars Bluetooth? The phone connects fine for calling but doesn't connect to Pandora. I would think that if the phone can connect there should be a way to connect Pandora or other music apps?

13coupe · 07-06-2016, 07:59 AM

Sometimes I have to start Pandora on my phone first. Be sure the bluetooth icon is "lit" on the Mylink screen showing it's active. Then touch the Pandora icon on the screen.
It can be glitchy.

vinman · 07-06-2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MonroeZ28

Does anyone know how to connect Pandora to the cars Bluetooth? The phone connects fine for calling but doesn't connect to Pandora. I would think that if the phone can connect there should be a way to connect Pandora or other music apps?

Might want to post this in the audio/video section

Mac-427 · 07-06-2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MonroeZ28

Does anyone know how to connect Pandora to the cars Bluetooth? The phone connects fine for calling but doesn't connect to Pandora. I would think that if the phone can connect there should be a way to connect Pandora or other music apps?

Actually, I'm glad it's here so I don't have to wade through a bunch of info that isn't applicable to our "bare bones" Z-cars. I'm not going to install more audio in mine, but I do want to get the most out of the stock Z-28 system.

Superman09 · 07-06-2016, 09:12 AM

On my SS I have to wait till the messages icon appears before Pandora will work. The calling functions will work before that, but once the message icon pops up it's like the phone is fully connected.

Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

sherob · 07-06-2016, 09:25 AM

I have an iPhone 6+, and it's never worked as advertised... no matter what I've tried. I use Pandora via Bluetooth like any other app.

Zslash28 · 07-06-2016, 10:23 AM

Bluetooth audio does not work on the Z/28. Something we have discussed a few times here on the forum. Phone works great. Best option is an FM modulator or swapping out your head unit.

I4toV8 · 07-06-2016, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Bluetooth audio does not work on the Z/28. Something we have discussed a few times here on the forum. Phone works great. Best option is an FM modulator or swapping out your head unit.

this.... so i use this.. cheap and simple https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Bluetoot...o+jack+adapter

Mr.Jgunn65 · 07-06-2016, 10:46 AM

I have a aftermarket Pioneer Double Din DVD player w/ Pandora equipped. Initially Pandora would pop up automatically. After a few updates, for some reason I have to Bluetooth into it first then it would play. I'm thinking its a software compatibility issue with Pandora because I have the same problem with videos playing from my Ipod. Good luck with you.

Mac-427 · 07-06-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Bluetooth audio does not work on the Z/28. Something we have discussed a few times here on the forum. Phone works great. Best option is an FM modulator or swapping out your head unit.

The above is what I had found prior to this thread but I hoped I was wrong.

Zslash28 · 07-06-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac-427

The above is what I had found prior to this thread but I hoped I was wrong.

This "flaw" has been a torn in many owners side. I for one wonder how such a simple over sight could have been made. I get the "race car" about the car as I own a non-A/C car, but not having blue-tooth audio connection was a punt.

JUSTIFIED · 07-06-2016, 06:10 PM

I had BT audio it in my ZL1 and half the time it wouldn't connect with my iPhone (could be Apple's fault...). I tried everything I was told to try and nothing worked. It was infuriating. I'm fine using the aux. cable.

Zslash28 · 07-06-2016, 06:10 PM

Found these two threads, may just need to install a PDIM and have the stereo software updated.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ad.php?t=77662
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77662

OneBadZ/28 · 07-06-2016, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the info. This sounds great. Please post up if anyone does this to a Z.

07-06-2016, 07:47 AM	#1
MonroeZ28 Drives: 15 z28 white Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Orange County NY Posts: 174	Bluetooth Pandora Does anyone know how to connect Pandora to the cars Bluetooth? The phone connects fine for calling but doesn't connect to Pandora. I would think that if the phone can connect there should be a way to connect Pandora or other music apps?

07-06-2016, 09:25 AM	#6
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	I have an iPhone 6+, and it's never worked as advertised... no matter what I've tried. I use Pandora via Bluetooth like any other app. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

07-06-2016, 10:23 AM	#7
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Bluetooth audio does not work on the Z/28. Something we have discussed a few times here on the forum. Phone works great. Best option is an FM modulator or swapping out your head unit. __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41

07-06-2016, 06:10 PM	#12
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,077	I had BT audio it in my ZL1 and half the time it wouldn't connect with my iPhone (could be Apple's fault...). I tried everything I was told to try and nothing worked. It was infuriating. I'm fine using the aux. cable. __________________

07-06-2016, 06:10 PM	#13
Zslash28 Jumanji Drives: '14 Z/28 - AGM - No A/C Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alaska Posts: 1,688	Found these two threads, may just need to install a PDIM and have the stereo software updated. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ad.php?t=77662 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77662 __________________ Keeper of the 5th Gen Z/28 Registry. Registry Facebook. Follow: @5th_gen_z28_registry I track wrecked Z/28s Total lost -41

07-06-2016, 07:59 AM	#2
13coupe Drives: Crystal Red 1SS Coupe 6spd manual Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 85 View My Garage	Sometimes I have to start Pandora on my phone first. Be sure the bluetooth icon is "lit" on the Mylink screen showing it's active. Then touch the Pandora icon on the screen. It can be glitchy.

07-06-2016, 09:12 AM	#5
Superman09 Account SNAFU Drives: 13 Tahoe 79 Scout II 15 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 1,356 View My Garage	On my SS I have to wait till the messages icon appears before Pandora will work. The calling functions will work before that, but once the message icon pops up it's like the phone is fully connected. Sent from my campfire using smoke signals

07-06-2016, 10:46 AM	#9
Mr.Jgunn65 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2/SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Augusta Posts: 344 View My Garage	I have a aftermarket Pioneer Double Din DVD player w/ Pandora equipped. Initially Pandora would pop up automatically. After a few updates, for some reason I have to Bluetooth into it first then it would play. I'm thinking its a software compatibility issue with Pandora because I have the same problem with videos playing from my Ipod. Good luck with you.

07-06-2016, 08:35 PM	#14
OneBadZ/28 Drives: 2014 Z/28 Red/AC #56 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 36	Thanks for the info. This sounds great. Please post up if anyone does this to a Z.