How to activate Bluetooth Audio on the VW RCD310 radio

How to activate Bluetooth Audio on the VW RCD310 radio

[@souravraghuvanshi4833]

Can u plz make a video in which we can see a unpaired device pairing with the car from the initial step.....

[@adventskalender04]

IMPORTANT: The mentioned BT-option in the video is also available if your radio has no pre-configuration for mobile connection. So you can change the option in the menu, but it won't activate the bluetooth option, because it's not available in your radio. You have to buy a new radio with mobile connection or buy bluetooth adapter for 30 bucks, which is connected on the back of the radio. This option is pretty confusing, because it's available but not supposed to work.

[@Yentra163]

Thank you for writing this!

[@maurizioschroevers4764]

Hi, I have a Golf 6 Plus Match with this RCD310 radio. In the console between the front seats I found the AUX for 3.5 plugs, but where can I find the connection for a bluetooth adapter? Is It hidden on the back of my radio?

[@lakshmimamilla]

@@maurizioschroevers4764 hi! Can you tell me in detail where can I find the aux jack as I've not found one

[@smithnineseven]

Same for me. I turn on but no bluetooth device...

[@johnfoe7458]

Thx man!

[@wideworldtelevision]

Thank you, Jay. You get straight to the point, explain it and show it. You rock!

[@silvixlite]

Finally I've found the video I'm looking for. Thanks bro

[@Mannazify]

Thanks man. No bullshit, just straight to the point. Kudos!

[@jamiefors5062]

Under the passenger seat is the Bluetooth module box, this is what picks up the Bluetooth, you can reset it by pulling out the leads and plugging them back in. BUT.....you will see BT-Audio on the headset but you may not have the parts to make the Bluetooth work

[@HarrySingh-je9rw]

Not working

[@kcartel3569]

Great guide mate...seen so many but nobody highlights the pairing process thanx alot

[@jasonmateus924]

Thank you! I just bought a 2013 jetta TDI and it has that unit, I was wondering if it had bluetooth audio! I'm suepr happy as its a cool feature, however I bought the car for the fuel economy. So this is just an awesome bonus!

[@corndig7395]

I’m not sure what people are complaining about. This explains it perfectly. Got my Bluetooth hooked up. Thanks man!

[@Ritzuh]

So um, how do you pair your phone to the Bluetooth? You didn't exactly specify on that..

[@i_love_colby_brock9711]

i can send you a link to a vid like that

[@jairaume]

@@i_love_colby_brock9711 could you sent it to me too plz ?

[@thefirstmanlp3320]

@@i_love_colby_brock9711 me too please

[@jopmartens4199]

@@i_love_colby_brock9711 can you please send it to me too?

[@jopmartens4199]

@@i_love_colby_brock9711 can you please send it to me too?

[@davefilms345]

I have a vw polo 2012, and unfortunately you can't use Bluetooth on smart phone, yes the phone pairs for calls via Bluetooth but not for music like Spotify unfortunately. I just bought a seperate Bluetooth adapter that goes onto my cigarette lighter. Only other option you have is to change the radio for a new one which I'm prob going to do tbh

[@sainisaab107]

does your Bluetooth adapter that goes in ciggs lighter worked for you???

[@davefilms345]

@@sainisaab107 yep

[@shayshayMUSICA]

Doesn’t appear on my phone..

[@rahibmiah]

Same i followed the step n it doesn’t show??

[@aliclay666]

Me too. Never appears on phone

[@aliclay666]

He didn’t connect it on video

[@jdot8764]

Same here man what should I do ?

[@callum8078]

You turn it on via stereo but that won't make it connect to your phone you need to go into the main menu on your cars dashboard screen then go to phone settings then it will turn the cars bluetooth on ready to pare you phone

[@jasminenoel42]

Couldn’t figure out how to do this figured it out within five minutes thank you for posting this video

[@Tafe1988]

I have activated it.... but BT doesnt appear on media... but i set it to "on"

[@jacksdiy1486]

Same here!

[@Georg.H]

Did you find a solution to this?

[@Tafe1988]

@@Georg.H my car did not support it. Years ago, they said, i need to buy a bluetooth adapter (not cheap from VW)

[@Georg.H]

thx though

[@sarahdavisbrighton]

Mine says that it's activated but still doesn't appear .. I have setup media - activate Bluetooth audio and there is a tick by it but the BTaudio button is still faded out on the main menu

[@xolanimashego357]

Ok mine it does goes to that blue tooth bt if i search it with my phone i dnt find it noting its hppng

[@lonkendaba4188]

Same as me just shout bro when you got helped

[@chicago4809]

Lmk me too and i got the 2011 vw 2.5 sedan

[@muriellebruneau8924]

Hi ! thank you for that, I have got exactly the same Audio, and I found the bluetooth function, I did everything, but no results ! my phone plays music and the audio VW plays the radio after few seconds, any Idea ? thanks

[@АделНариман]

Did you figure it out?

[@useer453]

@@АделНариман 7 years later 😭

[@prestonnaidoo7700]

The RCD310 has the bluetooth feature but does not have the built in module so you wont be able to pick up the radio on ur bluetooth list.

[@bohlalemakakole3446]

Hi. And what needs to be done for it to be picked up?

[@moedendar]

Done this but after searching from my phone, it does not display the car

[@balenaluba4215]

Ooh, basically I gotta turn on the bluetooth like in my phone, got it! I was trying to play some music in my driving school's car. Thank you!!

[@harishodzic7476]

Thanks! Saved me from buying a whole new unit

[@shhibi.1i]

How does it work bro🥺

[@zentix4704]

I have a 2012 Golf 6 and did the exact same procedure as shown but it still won't give me the option to connect via bluetooth

[@zentix4704]

@@EllaZax No, I doubt that I have the Bluetooth module. I am currently using AUX 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@zentix4704]

@@EllaZax Yeah I found that out too. Sad.. I even got a highline and it's not integrated.

[@lakshmimamilla]

@@zentix4704 does it have aux (the highline model). If it has aux jack can you tell me where can I find the jack(socket) in the car.

[@zentix4704]

@@lakshmimamilla It's in the middle console. Like where you put your right arm.

[@dwaynee0022]

hello i have polo 7 2011 and i have the botton on and off bluetooth and when i put on for the bluetooth my phone don't find any bluetooth how can i fix plz !? he can't find the bleutooth car also when it is on i have in botton media just CD or Aux no bluetooth plz help !!!!

[@SmilingSunshine21]

AWESOME. Thank you!!! Worked like a charm!

[@ilabouch6289]

Can you tell us how did you paire with the phone plz

[@mixbook2736]

Yes please

[@muhammedadil2420]

Mine is connected but it is only working while someone is calling ..while playing music the radio sound is coming. what should i do.??

[@dylanshackelton845]

What if you have the Bluetooth on, but it’s still not showing up when you hit media?

[@IzZrAeL94]

Same

[@user-lj3cj1wy6f]

Did you fix the problem because its the same on my golf 6

[@evanicornelisse7734]

@@user-lj3cj1wy6f no I have a 2012 polo, activated the BT in menu but when I press media nothing happened neither is my phone finding the car

[@harithjasim960]

I have same problem

[@paigeadamson1650]

@@evanicornelisse7734 you have to have you car on, but not running. so only the lights/radio can be on for it to connect. and if it asks for a pin it’s 0000

[@LordMaxJa]

@SherifMoharram This is the US version ,our european RCD310 is actually blue lit (i have it in an '08 Passat).

[@anelysmitjans]

But the previous owner setup a pin...what can u do in this case🤷🏻‍♀️ thank you for the video it really helps a lot👏🏻

[@tylerbeard4092]

0000

[@Copainization]

Great help, thank you.

[@Super_Tedd]

Also just gives me the aux and cd option

[@bryanstrad8663]

I got the same. What is the solution?

[@christophweber5899]

I got also the same?

[@whitleyellingham3239]

@@christophweber5899 did u find out how to fix it? Vw phone doesn’t show up on my iPhone Bluetooth?

[@niranjanhegde6289]

@@whitleyellingham3239 yess here also same problem

[@NB-ir1me]

Music has to be playing

[@CalistoLP]

Doesn't work for me, i turned BT AUDIO on but it's not found by any phone

[@dev_greg]

I have an RCD 300 in my jetta 08', and i want this rcd310 (with blue background). So the bluetooth is in the radio, or I have to buy the bluetooth kit? The RCD310s frame is the same as the rcd300?

[@thefilmseeker]

This didn’t work for me. It still leaves me stuck on AUX

[@carmellam5067]

Thank you so much very helpful.

[@nealisnotreal]

I have this on my 2011 US Golf 2 Door. I found it by accident and it works great! It is weird that it doesn't come turned on.

[@rhulanidesmondnkhuna7223]

how do I pair it with my phone

[@guramkhutsishvili9312]

There is no bt-audio option. Do I need bluetooth adapter or not?

[@vrso2]

it looks like u need BT kit to be installed. Its shame, that VW sells car with BT ready but without 9W7 kit installed

[@SteamAlchemist]

@vrso2 which one would You reco for VW Polo V 2013 BlueMotion Comfort Line

[@jameskanime4581]

I have the same radio type...I found the Bluetooth but it's still not working in my golf 6 tsi...please help

[@muhammadabid2161]

Hello Sir I do the same but my Bluetooth couldn’t connect

[@SalamAlAhwal]

I bought a passat 2011 and it has, RCD 510/Premium 8, please does it have a Bluetooth or not? And how can I connect my phone?

[@mitjahrenic9296]

I do this exact thing on my 2013 Polo but when I go back under media the BT option still doesn’t appear

[@traceyburris9930]

Quick, Easy ,Simple. Thank You.

[@meronsimon7049]

I cant

[@Attila_Gobor]

The title says RCD 310, and you show and mention RCD 510. 🤷

[@veroniicakabongo]

How do you skip track from display rather than on your phone please? And also search for tracks with control bottons p

[@hamtercattree]

I am also having this issue did you ever figure it out?

[@jakefromstatepharm]

hermano...de pinga!!! muchas gracias!!!

[@mikolajgorny9509]

You saved my day. Thank you

[@KrzysztofPro]

Do you think each radio has a Bluetooth? Do we just need to activate that?

[@samonna3437]

Thank you! So helpful

[@vikuzele1]

Thanks for help. Just maybe could explain how to skip songs on radio if music play from phone? 😊

[@travistod98]

Look up by the over head lights and there is a Bluetooth button you press that and it searches for phones once your phone connects you press media and it will show a BT OPTION

[@23selaludidepan]

Why my phone can't detect bluetooth from RCD310? Bluetooth setting already on

[@SteamAlchemist]

@Jay Pichardo thanks man, can't see that option tho...help? also how did You managed to workaround with AUX? in stock there isn't one. Did You install any psychical entry button to plug it into?

[@RobertGagnier]

OMG...Thank You!!!!

[@bucke5108]

Hi, I have a 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan with RCD310 ... I turn on Bluetooth on the media but I can't connect the phone ... More precisely my phone can't find the car .. Help please

[@puneetmax007]

Hi Jay. I have VW vento 2012 model. How to connect phone with bluetooth ? On the car system there is option for bluetooth but whenever i am trying to connect its not showing me a name of the bluetooth and i tried all the video steps. please help if you know how to fix.. Thanks.

[@mightysuperbikes960]

+Puneet Singhaniya I am having the same issue :(

[@shariqislam786]

Exactly same issue... Did yiu find any solution?

[@selvaracp08]

Did you solve it?

[@maxxwellio]

You need the Bluetooth Touch Adapter for the hands free kit

[@vedant2176]

From where can we get the adapter?

[@Jeescrz]

i have a 2011 jetta se my bluetooth works when i make calls but won't work when i try to play music it used to work but it stopped working is this fixable?

[@tw9871]

Hey guys. I have a 2013 VW Jetta 2.5SE and i followed this video to turn on the BT, however i cant find it on my phone and i dont know how we can connect to the BT audio. Help please!!!!

[@mdujnxumalo3586]

how do I turn on a Bluetooth function for visibility on a Polo Vivo to pair it to my smart phone 📲 ?

[@Rhodzii]

my BT-audio is selected ON but it still doesn't show up on Media...

[@michaeldavidson6965]

Did you ever fix this?

[@iqsyb9081]

I think the option is build in in every VW in the operating system but bluetooth itself is an option wich you need to buy before you can pair your phone

[@AcrylicHD]

@@iqsyb9081 how do you buy it? I'm looking for it but dunno how

[@karlocapetillo]

Did you Fix it? I have the same problem

[@Nicholelevels]

I want to know how to activate my Bluetooth in my 2009 Tiguan without paying 400 to the dealer and I don't see one video on KZbin for that

[@13marriner24]

i turn on the bluetooth, but my phone will not pick it up? my phone just keeps searching, what do i do please?

[@ramykhadr8444]

Same to me here

[@djdubaster]

Can I change my VW 2007 unit without Bluetooth with another unit which have Bluetooth? Cheers

[@shaylanpatel8760]

When I connect Bluetooth the sound quality is a lot worse will getting an aux to my phone cable make this any better ?

[@Super_Tedd]

Mine connects for phone calls just not for the audio it used too until I disconnected once and now the BT audio won't come up on screen help!!

[@dominikas7924]

JOHNNY BONGO same here! Did you get it figured out?

[@Maria-495]

I tried whatever you told me but it’s still not working for me help

[@argeliaargelias9528]

It worked for one day and now the bt audio isn't showing up at all even though I have it on

[@ezzy7762]

Im having the same issue right now 😒

[@NiciiPikachuu]

After i switched the settings to ON, the media menu still only shows CD and AUX - how can I get Bluetooth on?

[@fueledbyramen1000]

_noreason_ you have to turn AUX off in the settings, really dumb design but that’s how it works apparently

[@NiciiPikachuu]

@@fueledbyramen1000 no it doesn't work. After turning AUX to off, in media only CD shows up. But no Bluetooth 😭

[@fueledbyramen1000]

_noreason_ that happened to me yesterday I had to mess around with it. For some reason i could still connect my phone to Bluetooth but the option wouldn’t come up so I connected my phone and turned Bluetooth on and off till it showed up. Who knew it would be so hard to play music in your car /:

[@NiciiPikachuu]

that is so weird. :/ I just bought the car, so I never paired my phone with it before.. I really don't know what the problem could be. :(

[@batmanindahood]

Thanks. I just got a golf plus 09 plate and it's confusing af. I had a BMW 525d before this it was more simple in a bm😂

[@mrscarmensutton]

I can do all that, make calls using the buttons on steering wheel, accept calls BUT there is no sound coming out of the speakers!! Any advice please?

[@Qrkilo]

Hello RCD 310 paired with phone, works. Turned on the BT audio, turn on the audio on my Iphone 4, But does not pick the signal for audio? Does AUX have to be on or off, and does it matter for streaming audio?

[@shreddedreams]

hi did you find a solution to this?

[@michelleishappy4036]

This video did NOT WORK, and I know I have this because I saw it before. FINALLY I figured out (thank GOD!) that I needed to press the button on the ceiling that looks like a microphone with the slash through it. ONLY THEN did the instructions in this video work.

[@johnnydiaz8739]

Hi I got a volswagen jetta 2014 se 1.8 liters turbo I didn't seen any bluetooth but I may try your method see I can activate it

[@motasemmelhem]

hello jay, i just got my 2010 golf ... :) it has the same media player as in the video i tried activating the BT but when i get out of the menu i couldnt find it .. is it possible that i dont have BT ? or am missing something ? thanks in advance :)

[@motasemmelhem]

heheh i bought a new head unit :D

[@marinacicchi3272]

And how do you paire it with your mobile?

[@DaUndeadWarrior]

how do you pair it I cant find the vw Bluetooth when I look for it in my phone it doesn't show up!! even tho its turned on from the car :S

[@derlion5631]

too :(

[@vipboss82]

You Need To Buy an Additional Bluetooth Audio Touch Pad Kit Add On For This to Work in Your Car

[@joethepope3]

ebay sell them

[@sherimehmood]

mate whats the exact name of it cant find it

[@ammakayan1747]

Too

[@markwackaman3395]

I`ll try it.. many thanks.

[@saiprakashreddy5921]

i turn on the bluetooth, but my phone will not pick it up? my phone just keeps searching, what do i do ?

[@mustafachair2767]

Sai Prakash Reddy same for me i don't understand

[@pravink9170]

Sme for me to

[@snfl7779]

After 4 years you probably changed your car but did you solved that ?I have the same problem

[@rohankhatavkar7516]

Same here bro what can I do

[@OLGS13]

I had the same problem, then i bought a bluetooth kit from eBay and my problem is solved

[@blacklistedcorp.1389]

i was able to connect my phone and play media via bt and one day i just couldn't anymore, bt-audio source is set on "on", i unpluged the connector under the passenger's seat a 100 times and still nothing

[@zoeyberg7258]

when i select BT-Audio nothing chnaged in the media section

[@kevkonk]

Could you tell me if there is an sd or usb slot to play music on that system please, looks similar to friend's car system who cannot find either.

[@dumitrumarian2503]

Hi! I have a SEAT LEON 1P wich has a media system looking pretty mich like this. I am turning on the bluetooth on but I can’t find it on my phone or on any phone at all. Also the aux not working.Any solutions?

[@nandakumar9005]

It shows incorrect passkey and pin while pairing. Plz advise how to fix it

[@neilbickerdike]

Good review thanks

[@MichaelHeroes4you]

Hi. Can you help me? My car is Golf VI 2008 but does not connect Bluetooth to mobile. I did exactly as your video has done but it does not connect.

[@Angelkill27]

Hey bro! I have a problem with this model, well my phone conects perfectly with the car but when I try to play a song or something it doesn't work, only works for phone calls and stuff like that, what can I do?

[@DescendantOfDan]

It doesn’t work for media. Only phone calls. Sadly.

[@shreddedreams]

I have the settings, turned it on, shows up discovered in my phone and also connected once to my fone showing that it connected to my phones Name, and then after that I couldnt get it to connect anymore??! I don't have steering wheel buttons so maybe this is why?

[@shreddedreams]

???????????????

[@sensta]

I need help I turn on my car not while it’s running only the radio on I go to menu select bt Audio I’ve tried with my aux on and off to and even plugged it but every solution my phone dosent connect to it I even have music playing to and my dads phone can connect but mine can’t idk why even the aux won’t work but I didn’t use a proper apple charger could that be it

[@deima100]

My BT-Audio button is greyed out in my VW Passat 2010. Can you suggest how to make it active? thanks

[@pradanao9359]

My phone isn’t picking the Bluetooth....it’s on and all

[@issamario9990]

so after pairing my phone, i don't egg the the option to use bluetooth as a media to play music but when i call, it comes through my speakers, help?

[@saphryncole8220]

IssaMario did you figure it out??

[@addicts1429]

Mine doesn’t show media but CD and AUX only.any help ?

[@ramykhadr8444]

Hi alfred did u fix the problem?

[@tyronfransch7457]

Still doesn’t work for me

[@450asg]

What year is this car you are showing this on? I have a 2011 VW Golf 1.6 TDI and i cant find any bluetooth at all, i´ve heard people installing just the BT-component but i don´t know how :(

[@jeffdelaney4085]

My BT Audio option under media sometimes just disappears for a while, then returns. What does that mean?

[@GoodwillShoplifter]

I don't see that option in my menu, only aux lvl

[@kcartel3569]

Rns310 ?

[@GoodwillShoplifter]

Adam Ali How do I check? It’s been along time.

[@Anten872]

I do it but my phone bluetooth does not connect to the car's and the option of the car Bluetooth does not appear on my phone and it does not either in the car, so what should I do?

[@almalibre1312]

Thank you. Please I have the same. But doesn't read mp3 CD. Is there something to do?

[@darj617]

Bluetooth works on my old phone, just not showing up when I try to pair my new phone with it. Nothing comes up on my new phone when I try to pair with the car bluetooth

[@erinamuslim5108]

Can this radio (RCD310 black on white) be used on a Golf Plus 2005??? i have conect on my car but i dont see the BT-Audio anywere!!! does this radio fit my car or is made for newest vw model. thnx for help.

[@shreddedreams]

hi did you find a solution to this?