Help, how to I hear text messages on my 2019 ZL1

5150777 · 11-01-2019, 06:14 PM

Can't seem to figure this out. On my 2016 2SS when I received a text it would read it out to me, does the ZL1 do this, if so how? Also, is there free wifi in the car? It says I need a data plan with Onstar?

Any help would be appreciated, this is driving me nuts ;(

Vigilante375 · 11-01-2019, 07:10 PM

Not sure about the texts but the wifi, yes. You need a data plan. You have a trial for like 3 months then it shuts off and you'll need to pay.

I've never liked it. Just some gimmick Chevrolet offers.

LT4 · 11-01-2019, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150777

Can't seem to figure this out. On my 2016 2SS when I received a text it would read it out to me, does the ZL1 do this, if so how? Also, is there free wifi in the car? It says I need a data plan with Onstar?

Any help would be appreciated, this is driving me nuts ;(

ZL1 is identical to 2SS is so many ways including infotainment. But if you use Android Auto or Apple Carplay, it can't get simpler.

nicktechla · 11-01-2019, 07:46 PM

The OnStar plans are overpriced in my opinion. It's annoying that data is separate too. I could almost justify paying for OnStar if it came with free data.

5150777 · 11-01-2019, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LT4

ZL1 is identical to 2SS is so many ways including infotainment. But if you use Android Auto or Apple Carplay, it can't get simpler.

I have never used Android Auto. I used to just get in my car, and when someone texted me, it would come thru the speakers of the car. I just read online that NO 2019 OR 2020 GM vehicles have this feature anymore, unless you use Android Auto or Apple Car play.

Crazy to have to plug in my phone to just hear texts while I am driving. Unless I am missing something, does ANYONE with a 2019 able to do this?

Pwiegand · 11-01-2019, 08:14 PM

I use apple car play and when my phone is plugged in to the USB port, the car will read text messages to me. I don’t have onstar and don’t pay for the WiFi. I realize that this doesn’t answer your direct question (how to make it function), but know that it is possible. You do have your phone plugged in, right?

nicktechla · 11-01-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pwiegand

I use apple car play and when my phone is plugged in to the USB port, the car will read text messages to me. I don’t have onstar and don’t pay for the WiFi. I realize that this doesn’t answer your direct question (how to make it function), but know that it is possible. You do have your phone plugged in, right?

++ yeah, Apple CarPlay will do this for sure.

BluinSC · 11-01-2019, 08:21 PM

If you do not have your phone plugged you cant hear messengers from apps like Messenger or what's app. Only straight phone to phone texts. You also need to make sure you have the volume on your phone turned up otherwise you wont be able to hear it in the car.

Plug in your phone to hear messenges on messenger or other apps through Androud Auto or Apple CarPlay

5150777 · 11-01-2019, 09:15 PM

I am not looking to plug in my phone. I just wanted to know if phone to phone text messages would play like they did in my 2016 2SS. I did not plus in my phone or use Android Auto. When I was driving, if a text came in, I would hear it thru the stereo. I just picked up my 2019 ZL1, and what I am trying to figure out if this is possible without plugging in my phone. I do appreciate all the comments.

AddictedtoSpeed · 11-01-2019, 11:03 PM

Just an FYI. I don't use or have a plan for Onstar. I get my wifi plan through AT&T and it was half the price of what Onstar wanted. I'm guessing, but it would not surprise me if you can get a wifi plan through most of the telecoms or cable companies. Onstar is not your only option.

TJay74 · 11-02-2019, 01:32 AM

There are 2 systems that can read the messages to you, the OEM Infotainment system and then if you have the ACP / AA update to the infotainment system.

When your phone connects to the car you need to go into the bluetooth settings and make sure the BT profile for the Camaro has the phone, text, and or audio settings turned on and allowed. once you pair the phone to the car those settings are not always turned on by default.

If it is done right then when you get a text it will show up on the dash DIC and you can either read or decline it by using the steering wheel controls.

I use AA on my Samsung S10+, so when I have AA running and a text comes in I just push the infotainment on screen button and it reads the text to me.

5150777 · 11-02-2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TJay74

There are 2 systems that can read the messages to you, the OEM Infotainment system and then if you have the ACP / AA update to the infotainment system.

When your phone connects to the car you need to go into the bluetooth settings and make sure the BT profile for the Camaro has the phone, text, and or audio settings turned on and allowed. once you pair the phone to the car those settings are not always turned on by default.

If it is done right then when you get a text it will show up on the dash DIC and you can either read or decline it by using the steering wheel controls.

I use AA on my Samsung S10+, so when I have AA running and a text comes in I just push the infotainment on screen button and it reads the text to me.

I have a Samsung S10 and have never has to use Android Auto. Once my phone was paired with the OEM system in the car via bluetooth WITHOUT a cord, I could listen to music, and when a text came in it would appear on the stereo and the car would read me the text. I can't believe GM would have gotten rid of that in the 2019 model. Is anyone able to do this without a cable?

5150777 · 11-02-2019, 05:51 AM

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/05/...aging-feature/

LT4 · 11-02-2019, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150777

I have a Samsung S10 and have never has to use Android Auto. Once my phone was paired with the OEM system in the car via bluetooth WITHOUT a cord, I could listen to music, and when a text came in it would appear on the stereo and the car would read me the text. I can't believe GM would have gotten rid of that in the 2019 model. Is anyone able to do this without a cable?

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Originally Posted by 5150777

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/05/...aging-feature/

It seems AA and CP is the only way to go and needs a cable. However, this is not so bad. Get on the proclip site and you can see they have exact adapter for your car and your phone. Just pop phone in when you enter the car.

Bonus #1: you get a different screen to have Waze running.
Bonus #2: the audio is louder and clearer than bluetooth.

11-01-2019, 07:46 PM	#4
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11-02-2019, 01:32 AM	#11
TJay74 Drives: 17 Camaro SS 1LE & 16 Sierra AT CC Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,424	There are 2 systems that can read the messages to you, the OEM Infotainment system and then if you have the ACP / AA update to the infotainment system. When your phone connects to the car you need to go into the bluetooth settings and make sure the BT profile for the Camaro has the phone, text, and or audio settings turned on and allowed. once you pair the phone to the car those settings are not always turned on by default. If it is done right then when you get a text it will show up on the dash DIC and you can either read or decline it by using the steering wheel controls. I use AA on my Samsung S10+, so when I have AA running and a text comes in I just push the infotainment on screen button and it reads the text to me. __________________ 2019 Corvette Z06 2LZ A8 - Halltech CAI, AWE non-catted X-pipe, Mamo V2 ported TB 592rwhp, bone stock 566rwhp 2017 Camaro SS 1LE - Procharger D1SC w/ Tial 2" BOV & Race intercooler / ARH full length catless headers / Alky meth injection system - 650rwhp on conservative tune SOLD

11-01-2019, 06:14 PM	#1
5150777 Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 206	Help, how to I hear text messages on my 2019 ZL1 Can't seem to figure this out. On my 2016 2SS when I received a text it would read it out to me, does the ZL1 do this, if so how? Also, is there free wifi in the car? It says I need a data plan with Onstar? Any help would be appreciated, this is driving me nuts ;(

11-01-2019, 07:10 PM	#2
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,370	Not sure about the texts but the wifi, yes. You need a data plan. You have a trial for like 3 months then it shuts off and you'll need to pay. I've never liked it. Just some gimmick Chevrolet offers.

11-01-2019, 08:14 PM	#6
Pwiegand Drives: 2018 ZL1 in sweet hyper blue Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 61	I use apple car play and when my phone is plugged in to the USB port, the car will read text messages to me. I don’t have onstar and don’t pay for the WiFi. I realize that this doesn’t answer your direct question (how to make it function), but know that it is possible. You do have your phone plugged in, right?

11-01-2019, 08:21 PM	#8
BluinSC Drives: BVM 1SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Columbia-Sumter- Florence, SC Posts: 462	If you do not have your phone plugged you cant hear messengers from apps like Messenger or what's app. Only straight phone to phone texts. You also need to make sure you have the volume on your phone turned up otherwise you wont be able to hear it in the car. Plug in your phone to hear messenges on messenger or other apps through Androud Auto or Apple CarPlay

11-01-2019, 09:15 PM	#9
5150777 Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 206	I am not looking to plug in my phone. I just wanted to know if phone to phone text messages would play like they did in my 2016 2SS. I did not plus in my phone or use Android Auto. When I was driving, if a text came in, I would hear it thru the stereo. I just picked up my 2019 ZL1, and what I am trying to figure out if this is possible without plugging in my phone. I do appreciate all the comments.

11-01-2019, 11:03 PM	#10
AddictedtoSpeed Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1, 2004 Pontiac GTO Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Royal Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 26	Just an FYI. I don't use or have a plan for Onstar. I get my wifi plan through AT&T and it was half the price of what Onstar wanted. I'm guessing, but it would not surprise me if you can get a wifi plan through most of the telecoms or cable companies. Onstar is not your only option.

11-02-2019, 05:51 AM	#13
5150777 Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 206	http://gmauthority.com/blog/2019/05/...aging-feature/

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