How to connect phone to mazda 3

How do I switch on the Bluetooth for the Mazda 3?

How to connect phone to mazda 3

Written by Olivia
Updated over a week ago

You may follow these steps below:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone

2. Tap "MENU" button on the radio

3. Turn the knob until you see the word "SET UP"

4. On your phone's Bluetooth connection page, click the Mazda option

5. Copy the pairing code displayed on the radio

You're paired!

Do note that not all phone models work for all the Mazda's Bluetooth connections.

We’re at a unique point in our lives where we’re both expected to stay connected with our smartphones at all times, but are not allowed to use our phones while driving. Mazda has found a way to compromise without compromising drivers’ safety behind the wheel. We’re going to show our drivers how to pair the iPhone to Mazda 3 Bluetooth so they can access their most-used phone features while keeping their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.

Mazda Bluetooth pairing instructions

The only way drivers will be able to connect their iPhones to the MazdaConnect system is if the Mazda 3 is parked. Once parked, the pairing process can begin.

On the MazdaConnect system:

  1. On the home screen, press COMMUNICATION
  2. No devices will currently be connected, so drivers will select CONNECT
  3. Choose ADD NEW DEVICE

On the iPhone:

  1. Go to SETTINGS
  2. Switch Bluetooth toggle to the ON position


On the MazdaConnect system:

  1. Drivers will be prompted to search for MAZDA in their iPhones
  2. Verify six-digit code on the phone is the same as on the MazdaConnect system
  3. Locate iPhone in DEVICES list
  4. Select iPhone
  5. Confirm six-digit code
  6. Select PAIR
  7. Press SHOW NOTIFICATIONS if car is compatible with text notifications

Should any issues arise when drivers try pairing their iPhones to Mazda 3 Bluetooth or the MazdaConnect system, they can schedule a service appointment with our specialists at Ingram Park Mazda today. Also contact us to schedule a test drive with a MazdaConnect-equipped 2016 Mazda 3.

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Asked by Stacy

How to use Bluetooth in a Mazda3?

Answered by CarsGuide

3 Aug 2018

Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and set it to discoverable, then use the Menu button on the Mazda3 audio screen to scroll through to BT Setup. Select BT Setup using the volume dial, then use that same button to select Pair Device. The system will display a four digit PIN on the screen, accept that by pressing the volume button. The screen should then flash Pairing on the screen, so select the car's Bluetooth name on your phone, then enter the four digit PIN on your phone. The car's audio screen system should show Pair Success if it works as intended. Further details will be in your owner's manual.

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Why won't my phone connect to my Mazda 3?

Turn off the power of the Bluetooth ® device once, then turn it back on. Try connecting from the Bluetooth ® device. If pairing is still not possible after this, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer or Mazda Bluetooth ® Hands-Free Customer Service (Some Models). Pairing cannot be performed again.

How do I connect my phone to Mazda?

Make sure your phone and car are both on, then plug the USB cable into the vehicle's front USB port and the other end into your phone. Stay parked throughout setup and respond to the on-screen prompts.