How to Connect an iPhone 6 to 2016 Honda Civic

If you’re an Apple fan or a tech guru, you undoubtedly love the fact that new Hondas offer superb features for iPhone connectivity. Assuming your taste in technology matches your desire for a high-quality automobile, you probably already have purchased, or have your eyes on, the Honda Civic. Voted the 2016 North American Car of the Year, the Civic combines innovative entertainment features that allow you to sync your iPhone 6. For those unsure how to connect an iPhone, follow this step-by-step guide to get the job done quickly and correctly.

First Things First

Before you attempt to connect your iPhone to the HondaLink smartphone integration system, you’ll need to head to the App Store to download the HondaLink apps. HondaLink App Launcher and HondaLink Connect are both required apps for the system to work. You can also get HondaLink Aha, which connects your Civic to social media, streaming music, and other data services. For $59.99, HondaLink Navigation is another handy option — but, again, both Aha and Navigation aren’t required for you to connect your iPhone.

Register With HondaLink

Once you’ve successfully downloaded the apps you need or want, it’s time to register with HondaLink’s secure server. Using a unique ID and password, you only to need to register with a single app, which then links to all other HondaLink apps. This means that if you sign up with HondaLink Connect, you don’t need to do so with Aha, Navigation, or App Launcher.

Setting Up Your iPhone

After registration, open the settings menu on your iPhone and turn on Bluetooth. Then, on the display audio screen, select settings, go to Bluetooth device list, and tap “Add Bluetooth Device.” Using the available HondaLink iOS kit, connect the HDMI cable and USB cable to your Civic’s display panel, and hook it into the Lightning AV adapter. Use the AV adapter’s cable to connect to your iPhone.

Final Steps

The last step is to push the start/stop button on your Civic. Once the car is on, touch “Connect” on the display screen, then select “Allow” on your iPhone.

Apple CarPlay

The 2016 Civic also supports Apple CarPlay, which is another way to sync iPhone 6 features to the car. To connect, plug the USB cord from your iPhone into the Apple CarPlay port while the car is running. If it doesn’t sync automatically, simply press the CarPlay logo on the Civic’s display screen.

Troubleshooting Bluetooth Connectivity

One issue that some iPhone users face is that their hands-free Bluetooth doesn’t work or that the caller’s voice is inaudible. To fix the problem, you have five possible solutions. The first is to delete the pairing memory for both the iPhone and the Civic. Then simply go through the regular steps to hook up your iPhone. The other four options include resetting your phone’s settings, calling iPhone customer service, clearing all user phones from the HondaLink system, or reinstalling your operating system.

That’s all there is to it. Now that you know how to hook your iPhone 6 up to your Civic’s HondaLink and Apple CarPlay capabilities, you’ll have everything you need — without any of the distractions.

*Based on 2016 EPA mileage/highway estimates and driving range ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-PHEV-label.shtml

*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $835.00 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.