How to connect your phone via bluetooth to the Dodge Grand Caravan's Uconnect system

Connecting your phone to the Dodge Grand Caravan using the UConnect system isn't easy, but I'll walk you through the basic steps to get it done asap. You'll need your phone, a quiet place to park, and about two minutes of your time. And if you're curious, the car/minvan in the video is the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT.

[@xPEONISTx]

Thank you, sir! You saved our vacation AND prevented a murder. Good job.

[@leejusvibbin]

Literally 😂 we were getting so stressed

[@pitak8230]

I work for a rental company, and I personally think this is the modest difficult setup ever. I get so many customers asking to setup Bluetooth when they can’t figure it out.

[@100RentalCars]

It's ridiculous, right? It's almost like it was designed to PREVENT people from connecting their phone.

[@barkinatthemoon]

The worst. My Honda CR-V automatically set up my ipod as soon as it was detected

[@jonesstreet192]

dude you just saved 12 hour trip of crappy radio stations thru 4 states. rental company didn't even offer the service to transfer our current xm to the rental. Thank you!

[@100RentalCars]

You're very welcome. Glad it worked. And crappy radio stations for 12 hours....I think I'd rather walk. Talk about pain!

[@AlexisMelea]

Same! Road trip next week and I CANT do the radio!

[@mk8530]

I get in my Toyota Tacoma, and it says, "I noticed you had your phone with you, so I paired your phone for you, no worries."

[@dkay636]

My 2012 Toyota is easier to setup than this 2020 caravan rental. Stupidity is KING

[@strobelightgaming1559]

Dodge sucks

[@SeeTreeBee]

Then why were you even here

[@Cdene0]

Great so anyone gets in your car their phone automatically gets paired no thanks

[@knd9696]

Who cares? Have you gotten the attention you were looking for?

[@USMC198907]

Dumbest design ever. Build it in the menu UI! Makes me not want to ever consider a Dodge from one stupid rental experience

[@cliftonjones3189]

Austin Perry Jesus, it’s god dern idiotic. At first I though it didn’t have Bluetooth , then refused that a 2019 wouldn’t have it. Had to google bloody instructions! Nooooo sense in that. Glad it’s just a rental an not a buy. Never ever.

[@donreilly492]

You need to have Bluetooth sign on your phone and then it’s so easy. I have two Canadian phones and one American phone set up. You have to be listening to the instructions. One person said this radio is no good, Wrong I have 2213 pieces of music and room for 3000 more plus satellite radio.

[@thomasli2707]

This system is too bad to be true

[@dasaint_lydia]

same

[@JBM425]

Having rented a Grand Cherokee recently, the UI is actually pretty easy to use. It's an extremely painful process to set up Bluetooth, though, unless you have the manual handy, as I found out at 11 p.m. at an off-airport mini-mart, and even worse, it didn't recognize my iPhone to use CarPlay even after I got Bluetooth service, and I was using a relatively new and known good aftermarket Thunderbolt cable. All I got was basic Bluetooth functionality. Since I had the vehicle for 8 days, I stopped at a Dodge/Jeep dealer and asked them about it. They told me (and I later verified in the owner's manual) that FCA recommended OEM cables, be it Apple, Samsung, or whatever your phone is, as opposed to third-party or generic cables. Skeptically, I shelled out $20 for a three-foot genuine Apple Thunderbolt cable... lo and behold, that worked instantly! Go figure. It should not be that hard to set up Bluetooth without referring to the manual. BTW, I later found that manual in the spare tire well.

[@midgybin8622]

You're a genius! Do you know how long I've been messing with my phone and van! Watched your video once and now it works! Thanks a million!!

[@100RentalCars]

You're welcome! Glad it worked out.

[@krazykoala9369]

This is a complicated process man

[@100RentalCars]

Yep, it's ridiculous.

[@krazykoala9369]

I had this as a rental and it literally took me half hour to try to figure it out and than finally I had to turn to KZbin for the solution.

[@New_Identity]

Such an archaic system...

[@360Birdman]

OMG thanks so much. This particular experience in this dodge caravan was HORRIBLE before I found this video. So utterly stupid.

[@raulvergara1208]

After seven months from buying a 2018 Grand Caravan; finally I was able to synch my phone; lol. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the easy video; Dodge's owner's manual makes it sound like rocket science, and still won't work; lol.

[@jbountalas]

I have a 2017 Crew Plus and the Bluetooth works pretty reliably. This is slightly off topic, but I found out by accident that if you put a movie DVD in the head unit, it'll play it on the screen (only when the transmission is in Park). Odd, but cool.

[@100RentalCars]

Really! Cool. I'll try that out. Thanks!

[@gh0stcat387]

Horrible Bluetooth. So so slow 😭 to connect. Takes like 30 second to find a device and there's like 2 or 3 second of sounds latency.

[@andrewlovesbry]

Thank you! The rental agency said it wasn’t possible lol

[@JBM425]

Now that FCA is offering CarPlay on 2018 and newer Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler/Ram vehicles, there's an additional layer to this. In October I rented a 2020 Grand Cherokee, and as difficult as it was to get the Bluetooth set up, I just could not get UConnect to recognize my iPhone to enable CarPlay. All I could get was basic Bluetooth functionality. As it turns out, the Jeep owner's manual recommends using Apple OEM Thunderbolt cables, even though my un-brand Thunderbolt cable worked in other applications. I forked out $20 for a genuine Apple cable, and whaddaya know... CarPlay started working! You may also want to check settings to be sure the infotainment system is properly configured, but it appears that no matter what you do, if you aren't using a "real" Apple cable, CarPlay won't (or is less likely to) work. That genuine Apple cable is now in my travel kit, and I marked it OEM to be sure that's the cable I use in any rental. (FWIW, I rented a 2019 Camry a year ago, and CarPlay worked just fine with that generic Thunderbolt cable.)

[@sophietrophy8093]

Thank you so much, I thought it was going to be so complicated but watching this helped loads🥳

[@bradleydeherrera8396]

Uconnect is such a user unfriendly design. Your video is a user friendly design. Freaking Dodge needs to learn from you. Thanks

[@nahiyanTorontoCanada]

Thanks bro for helping me my Dodge caravana finally has Bluetooth thank you so much you deserve a really wanted prize thank you bro

[@frennawhite7280]

thank you!!!! you just saved us from a potentially very awkward 2 days on the road haha

[@travisdiaz7242]

You just saved my vacation. Lol most inconvenient way to set up Bluetooth

[@lilsistercissy]

Thank you sooo much!!! Im in this rental and you saved me!

[@mariamendoza4821]

Thank you!!! We are on our way to Downtown Disneyland for the weekend with a rented van and I was so sad it didn’t have Bluetooth (which it did) thanks a lot !!

[@lesongbirdkay]

This video helped me so much. I rented one and didn't know how to set this up

[@jenniferspeers2453]

Thank you. This video helped me with my used 2009 T&C .

[@jeremyfleming6419]

New owner of a 2014 Grand Caravan with this system and yeah...this is madness.

[@susie8104]

Never would have figured this out thank you

[@100RentalCars]

You're very welcome!

[@billyshattered]

"uconnect phone unavailable" -- When I click on the phone button.

[@aydenrice9463]

Then that means that vehicle doesn't have Bluetooth

[@victorzapata9214]

Love you brother you just save my trip, 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@100RentalCars]

Glad I could help out. Drive safe my friend!

[@kiarralashay3712]

Thank you sm I just connected my phone and it’s I got the car in January of 2020

[@SunlightProper43.2]

This was so helpful; thank you “Bob”

[@yeudyvicente4424]

My show in the scree uconnect phone not available

[@Hisgracecase]

Awesome Instructions Brother..!!.. Easy Peasy…

[@katrinaamaro]

Like an SNL skit! The most cumbersome process EVER!!!! I’ll never ever rent a Caravan again!

[@jaehur7887]

Thanks, man! You showed me the easiest way to do it.

[@100RentalCars]

You're welcome!

[@sebafer2719]

Thanks man, we got a rental and we were struggling

[@reeree8201]

Thank you for helping me figure this out🤔

[@100RentalCars]

You're welcome!

[@idanianunez6252]

Muchas gracias por el video. Muy bueno

[@TanguyFrippiat-wj7nd]

Thanks, helped a lot!

[@annahclaire1765]

thank you!!! This helped me for a long trip :)))

[@joseantonioinsense7729]

Thanks, help me a Lot on my rental grand caravan

[@sonnyboy823]

Thank you brother...much appreciated

[@100RentalCars]

You're welcome!

[@adam-hd7kg]

They made it complicated.

[@100RentalCars]

Ridiculously complicated.

[@dcbrot]

Just got my rental. I get a lot of rentals and usually it’s so easy I pair Bluetooth while waiting for the lot attendant to let me out. This one was so complicated I had to search KZbin for an answer!!!! Haha POS

[@jweston20]

Getting ready to go to dealership to purchase this car lol saving this video for later!! But by looking at the comment section I better watch this BEFORE I even attempt to connect my phone. 🙄

[@bandaddie]

People say this is too complicated. I own a 2017 Grand Caravan and, yes, it is. However, I drive a different make company vehicle which automatically connects to every Bluetooth device in it. This is a bloody pain and requires constant disconnecting just to have a bit of peaceful driving. I will take the complicated any day.

[@jkklim]

You are a lifesaver, THANK YOU!!!!’

[@WilliamSmith-ym6ve]

I like that thank you for show that flew too high you hook it up you did a good job I have Dodge Caravan and I have my phone Verizon and I got it hooked up by has been doing good but I just knew what this new car new car it's a second-hand car but it's in good shape and I'm spoiled I got everything that I wanted a new truck so I got a card instead of truck but I like it William Smith from Austin Pennsylvania in Lackawanna County

[@alexandriaswann]

Thank you! Just rented this car and what a pain. Ford makes it so simple.

[@michelleobama3013]

Well, Ford only owns one car brand. Fiat Chrysler owns Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, Chrysler and Ram and has to utilize the same interfaces for all these cars.

[@alexandriaswann]

@@michelleobama3013 I've been making trips to CO for 2 years, and I've rented a variety of SUVs. Usually I do not have to read the car manual, and I can figure it out just by going through the settings. My best friend just bought a new Acura and I set up her phone quickly & easily on that without the manual. The only reason I rented the Chrysler van was because the back was tall enough to carry a 65" TV in the upright position. The way the seats folded down made the rear compartment taller than even the Expedition. I did pull out the manual on this van, but it wasn't helpful. I just found this Infotainment system to be the worst I've used, and I'll never rent or buy this van.

[@michelleobama3013]

Alexandria Swann well, the infotainment has its own manual. If it wasn’t in the vehicle, you should’ve complained or asked the rental place. And nothing you just said relates to anything I said. I said they had to use the same company for the touchscreens to save money, and I didn’t ask for the story of your life.

[@alexandriaswann]

@@michelleobama3013 I didn't ask for your opinion in the 1st place. My comment was to thank the person for the video, and then YOU injected your opinion because I like the way Ford does their Infotainment systems??? Get over yourself.

[@michelleobama3013]

Alexandria Swann are you mad at an opinion? Get used to KZbin comments then.

[@Devin_VNP]

Thank you for you help , without you I would know how to work anything with my new dodge caravan 🤝🥺😎

[@erickrodriguez3814]

Thank you.

[@alliprovince4819]

This was so helpful! Thank you.

[@mr.antisoicalsocial4750]

Thanks man it really helped

[@GmanMilli]

This vehicle has a many second bluetooth audio delay, very apparent when using it to watch movies.

[@lilylopez7245]

Thanks i will do that

[@vigkythiruna2407]

Thank you really helped your video.

[@catfisher420]

I'm glad it's this difficult. I can just tell my kids that it doesn't have Bluetooth and I don't have to listen to their music! Do you have to do this every day or does the van recognize the phone the next time you're in it?

[@SuperDandandandan1]

You are a life saver

[@stevendelacruz3009]

Cant believe a 2020 dodge caravan is still using this crap system. Sound coming through bluetooth is delayed. Thanks for your video i am renting this van.

[@blugan]

Thank you for this. Off topic, what's that "Antitheft " word just below left side of the screen? I couldn't find it in the manual. Thank you so much.

[@kamarynblackmon3844]

Thank you soo much very helpful.

[@nasawalker7594]

Press the phone icon and say "pair device" ✔

[@GmanMilli]

Don't work.

[@sunshne76]

Wow I never would've figured that out. Thanks 👍 so easy but if you don't know then your screwed

[@stevenwilson4517]

I have a 2015 grand caravan I press the phone icon It says unconnecte phone not available

[@peabody419]

Just bought this car, yeah that u connect sucks but thxs for the video. Can't wait till I need to change the clock....lol

[@jenniferspeers2453]

Changing the clock is easy. You just tap the digital display and it pops up. Easiest car clocks I've ever dealt with hahaha

[@iamone9819]

Thank You great vid

[@jay9512]

Thx for the help

[@clarencemayes-ru8ng]

I have a 2011 Dodge grand caravan minivan, and I don't know how to attach Bluetooth

[@AetherXIV]

bless you. my wife thinks I'm awesome

[@tiicalle3461]

Thank you sooo muchhh!!!😩

[@imoralesrojano8107]

Hi I have a Town and country 2014 and keeps saying connections fails any suggestions thanks

[@AlexisMelea]

Thank you soooo much!!!!!!!

[@idanianunez6252]

Necesito saber como conectar el sistema de navegación de mi dodge grand caravan 2020

[@user-us1oj6cr3c]

Please help me. I have the same radio when installed on a Jeep Wrangler. The screen does not work. Is it permissible for the type of car to be the reason?

[@user-us3dh4pj9u]

I just got a new iPhone. When I went into paring I deleted all of the devices installed and paired my new phone. Since I wiped out the devices Including my old phone do I need to wipe the Phonebook and re-download the Phonebook from my new phone? Right Now I cannot use my Phonebook to make calls.

[@javierperez3834]

Thank you bob

[@xaviercoronado-rodriguez3983]

Thank you bro

[@dragontiger5560]

How do I make the backup camera brighter on my caravan sxt, tnx!

[@shelleyfish87]

I know how to pair the phone, but how do you delete old devices from the vehicle? That is what I am having an issue with....

[@mjqt.]

Hi , ive been seeing this video. But everytime i kept saying "setup" its just kept repeating its option. Pls help. Mine is the dodge caravan 2011. Also seemed to have the same stereo typed as yours too.

[@mrsearmstrong]

Brrrrruuuuuuh we been riding through TX for 4 daaaays without Bluetooth!

[@olgaisabel7875]

My gran caravan is a little different, it don't have the robot voice and the notification of " No phone connected" comes out in a white screen and then it went off in seconds.

[@amora1900]

Have tried with my 2017 grand caravan. Can not get the phone installed. It states on Uconnect

[@erinmcgregor7361]

The AUX option never became available. Any ideas?

[@michaelbmw1931]

Can I play music from my Phone? 2008 there is no Bluetooth logo on the device

[@Raiders_1986]

Nice I love these systems it's easy I have it on my jeep compass

[@AtilioEscobar]

Thank you!

[@kathystriegel]

what if you get this, unconnect phone not available, but yet there are voice controls like in your video

[@kathystriegel]

I have to install the bluetooth device into my existing system.. It's over 100...

[@100RentalCars]

Sorry Katherine, but it seems like maybe your vehicle doesn't have the same system. I've chatted with several people here that have a device that LOOKS like this, but after they spoke with the dealer they determined their vehicle isn't actually set up to connect a phone via Bluetooth. That would be my suggestion if you're still having trouble, call the dealer (unfortunately). Good luck! And sorry I couldn't do more to help. (Edit = missing words)

[@chrispasad8888]

(1) Hi good nite my name is Chris, I have a 2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, I've been trying for weeks how to play music from my Samsung phone through my 430 uconnect deck and can't seem to get it to wrk (2) I bought a fm tuner to play my USB, my fm transmitter is on 87.5 but my radio is only giving me 87 so It can't work what should I do. (3) Does all fm transmitter adjust to different stations or is it a fixed station, if it supposed to change then I have to return the one I bought. Please help me if u can I going bonkers trying to figure this out. Thank You.

[@samesasmiles1926]

Does it work on 2011 dodge caravan ?

[@dennisjones5540]

I spent two hours at Dodge dealership attempting to connect new Huawei P 20 & it was determined that only 2 huawei devices will pair & P20 is not one of them, have you had any luck with this phone. I had a ZTE phone connected to my 2013 Dodge Caravan for the last two years & it worked fine.

[@100RentalCars]

No sorry, I've never used that phone before. Sadly, if the dealer can't get it to work, you're probably SOL.

[@dennisjones5540]

@@100RentalCars FYI Huawei tech support advised me that this phone will not work in "Any " chrysler vehicle ! So if anyone shows up with an Huawei phone, save your effort it will not connect ...Thanks for replying

[@100RentalCars]

Are you kidding me? That's crazy. Well...at least you figured it out. Thanks for letting me know. Hopefully, your comment will save someone else some trouble.

[@dolly4168]

i just bought a dodge Grand caravan 2018 SE with camera and its asking for a hard drive?? Do you know what i need to do?

[@f1sister]

Thank you! I did just as you said and it worked perfectly.

[@100RentalCars]

Great to hear!

[@RayBilyk]

Won't work for a Samsung S8 on T-Mobile. So pissed right now... (Your video was awesome... just pissed at UConnect...)

[@mik0_here]

What do I do if it says you can't connect uconnect?

[@ladybug2224]

This is the ABSOLUTE WORST BLUETOOTH SYSTEM I’VE EVER DELT WITH! Throw the whole car away. For a 2019 car I expect to plug in my usb and be done with it. Just got this car as a rental and can’t seem to find the PIN number to connect and these videos are as useful as a defective condom

[@rick_.]

You think adding a phone is bad, just try to remove one! I'm pretty sure the thing only supports voice prompts is to prevent people from pairing the phone using menus while driving.

[@quintin2040]

It is just stuck in a loop where all is says is the options how do I fix this

[@UschisWeltYass]

Do I need to do these steps every time I disconnect my phone with the car

[@RavenKnightly]

Great video!

[@derequalizer726]

Thank you. But Uconnect only runs until 31.12.2022. 😞

[@nathandaniels7883]

How do I watch videos while driving?

[@joycelee4440]

Why my vehicle is showing un connects phone ?

[@100RentalCars]

I'd recommend calling your dealer. Not all of these systems have Bluetooth connectivity, especially if you have a low trim level. Call and check before you spend time trying to troubleshoot. And good luck!