Be Entertained
Entertainment. Connection. Control. By allowing you to connect devices, such as compatible smartphones, iPods®/iPhones®, MP3 players, Bluetooth®-enabled devices and USB drives,2 Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 gives you access to endless entertainment, utilizing the latest in touchscreen and voice-recognition technology. That means you can access thousands of your songs, your phonebook, Internet radio, and over 120 channels of SiriusXMTM music talk, and more – all in one place – and all with the sound of your voice.
XM Select on SiriusXMTM
Imagine starting your vehicle and having whatever you want to listen to at your fingertips. That's XM Select on SiriusXMTM.3 If you have an active SiriusXMTM subscription, which comes standard with a 90-day trial on most Chevrolet models, Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 gives you access to over 120 channels. You can listen to commercial-free music, plus sports, talk, entertainment, comedy and more, using nothing more than a few buttons. Learn More
Music & Photos
It's your music, so you should be able to play it when and where you want. While past vehicles have featured iPod® integration, it was nothing like this. Pair your smartphone via Bluetooth® with MyLinkTM – or plug in your iPod®, iPhone®, or USB media device2 – and the system catalogues your songs and allows you to easily access them using enhanced voice control, steering wheel controls, or MyLinkTM's touchscreen. Simply say, "Play artist ________" and let the soundtrack for your road trip begin. Learn More
Hands-Free Calling
Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 helps you stay connected while your hands stay planted firmly on the steering wheel. Simply pair your Bluetooth®-enabled phone and say what you want it to do, such as, "Call Amanda at home." You can also easily navigate your phonebook or recent call list from MyLink'sTM1 touchscreen interface, or transfer calls from your MyLinkTM system back to your smartphone. Learn More
Apps
Just like the latest smartphones and tablets, Chevrolet MyLinkTM operates on an app-based interface. Great apps – including Stitcher SmartRadioTM – are already loaded into your MyLinkTM system. To access apps, press the corresponding icon on your MyLinkTM touchscreen. Learn More
Gracenote® Technology
Gracenote® improves how you access and manage your music through cover art and enhanced voice-recognition capabilities. Plus, Gracenote® lets you use artist nicknames as voice commands to easily access your favourite music. Learn More
AM/FM/CD
Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 gives you the capability of a smartphone on your radio screen. But it hasn't forgotten about the classic radio; it's just made it easier to use. Whether you're listening to AM or FM radio or using a CD, MyLinkTM lets you use the same capabilities that make it so simple to use. Just say a station and MyLinkTM1 will switch there in an instant, letting you keep your hands on the wheel. Learn More
Navigation & Destination
If your vehicle is equipped with the available built-in Navigation features,4 you can access maps, driving directions and more – directly from your MyLinkTM1 home screen. Touch the Navigation icon for 2D or 3D maps, to pinpoint your exact location, or even to locate nearby points of interest. Select the Destination icon to get directions or access your frequently traveled routes. Learn More
XM Select on SiriusTM
It's like nothing you've ever heard before.
Variety is what keeps things interesting. And when you hit the open road, the last thing you want to hear is the same old thing over and over again. XM Select on SiriusXMTM3 gives you the biggest names in radio on 120 channels of commercial-free music, talk, sports, news and more. So no matter how far your commute is, you'll never get bored.
Getting Started
If your vehicle is equipped and you have an active SiriusXMTM subscription,3 Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 lets you access SiriusXM'sTM 120 channels in a variety of ways. To get started, just touch the XM icon on the screen. Then use the SELECT knob to search for the station you want. You can also press the PUSH TO TALK button on the steering wheel and say, "Tune XM Lithium." Or say, "Tune XM channel 54." The system will recognize the channel and quickly tune into its programming for you.
The SiriusXMTM radio "Now Playing" screen shows you the information for what you're listening to, such as artist or show name, as well as the channel name, station's logo, the number of the channel and the station category. To change the channel, just press the PUSH TO TALK button on your steering wheel and say, "Play XM" and then the channel's name or number, use the MENU/SEL or the CHANNEL LIST on the SiriusXMTM Audio Menu.
Enhanced Voice Control
SiriusXMTM can utilize Chevrolet MyLinkTM's enhanced voice control software to easily access XM's 120 channels. Just press the PUSH TO TALK button on your steering wheel and say, "Play XM" and then the channel's name or number and the system will quickly satisfy your request.
For a complete list of commands, click here.
Make Favourites
Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 lets you save SiriusXMTM channels as favourites. When you're on a channel, simply press and hold one of the FAV keys down on the touchscreen until the channel name appears. It's now saved into the system.
Tune Select
For 2013, MyLinkTM1 adds the Tune Select feature to your active SiriusXMTM subscription. Tune Select lets you set alerts for your favourite artists or songs and will let you know whenever that artist or song is played – on any SiriusXMTM channel! Just press "Menu" once you're tuned to SiriusXMTM and set Tune Select alerts for your favourites.
Your Music. Your Photos. Your Way.
Thanks to MyLinkTM's USB port, you can easily access the music stored on your iPhone®, iPod® or other USB device.2 Plus, when your vehicle is parked, you can turn your MyLinkTM touchscreen into a slideshow that displays the photos you've saved on your USB device.
The iPod®/iPhone® revolutionized the way we listen to music. MyLinkTM1 wants to revolutionize the way we access that music in our vehicles. That's why iPod®/iPhone® and USB drive integration2 is a big part of the Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system.
Getting Started
To access your music, you must first connect your music storage device (iPod®/iPhone®, smartphone, MP3 player or USB Drive2) to the Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system through your USB port2 located in the centre console. Once the storage device has been connected, MyLinkTM1 will index all of the music on your device.
For a list of compatible USB drives, click here.
iPod® Menu
MyLinkTM1 incorporates many of the familiar functions of your iPod®. Search by playlists, albums, artists and songs and more. You can even shuffle songs and let Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 create a unique playlist just for you.
Enhanced Voice Control
Keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road while you're driving is our number one priority. Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 lets you do just that by utilizing its enhanced voice control technology to listen to whatever you want from your connected device. Simply press PUSH TO TALK button on your steering wheel and say, "Play artist ________", "Shuffle on" or "Play genre jazz" and MyLinkTM1 will find exactly what you're looking for, so you can keep your focus on more important things – like driving.
For a complete list of commands, click here.
Gracenote® Technology
Embedded in the Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system, Gracenote® helps identify the music on your device or drive. Upon connecting your device, MyLinkTM1 immediately indexes your songs, fills in missing song information and associates album art with your tracks if possible. Gracenote® also assigns voice tags, including common nicknames of some of the more famous artists, so you can quickly and easily search for your music using simple voice commands. MyLinkTM1 also displays images from Gracenote® Cover Art database - which now features images of the artist or genre if specific album art is not available.
Play More Like This
When you're playing music from your plugged-in USB device2, you can command your MyLinkTM1 system to "More like this" and the system will instantly create a playlist of up to 30 similar songs and artists – using Gracenote® Technology – for your on-the-fly enjoyment.
Picture Viewer
New for 2013, turn your MyLinkTM1 interface into a photo slideshow. While your vehicle is in not in motion, your MyLinkTM will display images that you have saved on a USB device.2 Just plug your USB drive into your vehicle and instantly show your passengers snapshots of your last road trip. You can control the speed of the slideshow, let it auto-play, shuffle, and also change the picture type and resolution. Images on your USB should be saved in .jpg, .bmp, .png, or .gif format.
Connected. Wherever You Are. Wherever You Go.
Today, cell phones are for more than just calling people; they’re an extension of ourselves. Whether it's to family, friends or work, we have to stay connected. But when you're in a vehicle, staying connected comes second to staying safe. MyLinkTM1 can help you stay safely connected while you're in your vehicle.
Getting Started
The first step to using some of the features of the Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system is to pair your Bluetooth®-enabled phone. Once paired, the system will download your entire phonebook to your MyLinkTM1 system, so you can access every number every time you step into your vehicle.
You have several different ways to access the hands-free calling feature.
Touchscreen Access
You can access the system through the touchscreen interface. Simply press the phone icon on your Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 homepage screen and the system will take you to a menu. From there you can dial, access your phonebook, and see your incoming, outgoing and missed calls all at glance.
Button Access
You can also access your hands-free calling feature through the PHONE button. Simply pressing the PHONE button will pull up a menu that lets you easily scroll through and find the action you would like to execute. Touch the screen and interact.
Enhanced Voice Control
Lastly, your phonebook can be accessed by voice. Powered by Nuance®, Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 features high-accuracy, enhanced voice control software that allows you to control everything with the sound of your voice. Just press the PUSH TO TALK button on your steering wheel and clearly say a command like "Call Amanda." The system will access your phone book, find the number and dial it for you, so you can stay connected without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
For a complete list of commands, click here.
Transfer Call
Your vehicle's MyLinkTM1 system can now transfer hands-free calls back to your smartphone. If you're on a call and want to continue talking as you exit the vehicle, just push and hold the PUSH TO TALK button on your steering wheel and your call will automatically transfer to your smartphone for seamless, uninterrupted conversation. You can also transfer your call via the MyLinkTM touchscreen. Just press "Transfer to Private" from the Phone menu screen.
Bring Your Apps Along for The Ride
Just like the latest smartphones and tablets, Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 operates on an app-based interface. Great apps – including Stitcher SmartRadioTM – are already loaded into your MyLinkTM system. You must also load the app that you would like to use to your phone. To access these apps and more, press one of the app icons on the home page of your MyLinkTM system.
Stitcher SmartRadioTM
The Stitcher SmartRadioTM app is already loaded into your Chevrolet MyLinkTM system, so you access to your favourite podcasts, radio shows and news without leaving your vehicle. Create on-demand stations online or on the StitcherTM app on your smartphone or at Stitcher.com (StitcherTM is not compatible with BlackBerry®), then pair or connect your smartphone with your Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 to access all the top content providers from CBC, CNN, Fox News, NPR, ESPN, SMODcast and thousands more from across the globe.
Getting Started
First, you must have the StitcherTM app on your smartphone and an active StitcherTM account. You can easily download the app from Apple's iTunes App Store, or Play.Google.com for AndroidTM apps. Stitcher is not compatible with BlackBerry. After installing the app, log in or create a StitcherTM account. Once you pair or connect your phone,2 select Smartphone Link on your homepage, then click the StitcherTM icon. When the device is connected, the Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system will give you access to Stitcher's station list beginning with your Favourites. Press the MENU button on the touchscreen and scroll through a list of stations from Arts & Entertainment to News, Sports, Comedy and Talk. If a device with an active StitcherTM app is not detected, your StitcherTM icon will not be clickable.
OnDemand
Through StitcherTM, you can access thousands of podcasts on demand. The latest episodes of your favourite shows instantly updated on your mobile phone with no additional downloading. You can reach these options through the StitcherTM menu. Then press the podcast you want and enjoy.
Favourites
Favourites are just that, your favourite podcasts, stations and more. Simply hit the star button on your touchscreen if you're enjoying what you're listening to and the system will add it to your favourites. You can also rate the program you're listening to. Simply press the Thumbs-Up button if you like a piece of programming or a Thumbs-Down if you don't, and you'll skip to the next piece of programming. Over time, StitcherTM will learn your preferences and serve you up shows that StitcherTM thinks you will like.
Behind the Scenes
Gracenote® is technology embedded in the Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system that helps you better manage and navigate your music collection on the open road. When you connect your MP3 player, USB drive2 or iPod®/iPhone® to the MyLinkTM system, Gracenote® identifies your music collection and delivers the correct album and artist names and genres, and cover art on-screen. If information is missing, Gracenote® will fill in those blanks. This way you have information and album art for songs in your collection.
Getting Started
Gracenote® works behind the scenes, but you determine if you want to use it or not. To access Gracenote's® Normalization function, press the CONFIG button or SETTINGS on the radio's home screen. Then press RADIO SETTINGS on the touchscreen and under NORMALIZATION you can check the feature on or off. On – and Gracenote® will do its best to deliver the correct album and artist names, genres and album cover art using the information that is provided by your device. Off – and the tracks will remain with the same information you currently have on your MP3 player, USB drive2 or iPod®/iPhone®.
Say Nicknames
Music Search by Voice
Gracenote® also improves the accuracy of the Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system's voice-recognition capabilities for music search and navigation. You can pinpoint bands, artists and albums with hard to pronounce names, irregular spellings and thousands of famous artist nicknames that can easily be used as voice commands to access your music. Just press the PUSH TO TALK button and say, "Play artist <artist name>" or "Play album <album name>" and the system will recognize it on your device and play it over the vehicle's speakers. You can search using any of the voice commands below, followed by the name of the item you're searching:
- Search Artist...
- Search Composer...
- Search Album...
- Search Genre...
- Search Folder...
- Search Playlist...
- Search Audiobook...
- Search Podcast...
For a complete list of commands, click here.
Tune In
It started with the AM band. Then FM channels sprang up. Then 8-tracks, cassettes and CDs. It's the evolution of the radio. And almost as long as we've been listening to it, we've been listening to it in our vehicles. But now, Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 makes basic radio functions even simpler.
Getting Started
Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 lets you control your basic radio functions more easily than ever before. Between the SOURCE button, AUDIO touchscreen button and voice control, you can jump from channel to channel in seconds.
AM/FM Tuner
To access the AM source on your Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 system, simply press the AM or FM icon on the touchscreen interface, hit the SOURCE button and find the icon in the navigation bar. Or you can say, "Tune to FM 96.3" to have the system do the work for you.
CD Player
Playing a CD is easier than before too. Simply press the CD icon on the touchscreen, or say, "Play CD," and Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 will start playing the CD inserted in the player. Like everything else, CD can also be activated from the buttons on the radio faceplate. Simply hit SOURCE and find the CD function in the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen and you're ready to go.
The AM/FM screen and CD "Now Playing" screen shows you a host of information, such as the artist, the song, the station or track.
Enhanced Voice Control
You can use Chevrolet MyLinkTM1 enhanced voice control to find your favourite station. Simply press the PUSH TO TALK button on your steering wheel and say, "Tune FM 96.3" or "Tune XM 20 on 20." The radio will recognize your request and tune to the appropriate station.
For a complete list of commands, click here.
Find Your Way. Wherever You Are.4
Two navigation-based features – Navigation and Destination4 – are available on select MyLinkTM systems.1 Both features are accessible via your MyLinkTM1 home screen. The Navigation icon gives you access to 2D or 3D maps, lets you pinpoint your exact location and allows you to find nearby points of interest. The Destination icon lets you enter destinations, gives you directions and saves your frequently traveled routes.
Getting Started
To access your navigation features, select either the Navigation icon or the Destination4 icon from your MyLinkTM home screen.
Navigation
When you select the Navigation4 icon, you will instantly see a map of your current location. An arrow icon will pinpoint exactly where you are. Touch the Zoom Screen button to zoom in or zoom out. You can also toggle between 2D and 3D maps and choose from a variety of map modes and settings.
Destination
Touch the Destination4 icon on your MyLinkTM1 home screen to access directions and help you get to specific destinations. You can enter a specific address manually, choose an address from your phonebook, or select a destination from a map. You can also access previous destinations, save your home address and access your favourite routes from wherever you are.
Note: If the destination that you are entering is in another country, change the country setting under the Address Entry icon. On the Address Entry screen, select the state/province field to open the menu screen. Press the change country button and select the desired country.
Points of Interest (POIs)
The Points of Interest feature on your MyLinkTM1 system is built in to both Navigation and Destination icons. In Navigation, Points of Interest – including restaurants, gas stations, attractions and more – will display automatically on the map when you're zoomed in close enough. You can also choose to show or hide POIs, or select a POI by category (Restaurant, Hotels, Shopping, Bank & Business, Travel, Public Places, Automotive, Leisure, and Emergency). In Destination, you can get directions to a variety of Points of Interest. You can enter a POI or search for one by category, name or telephone. You can then save those POIs in your Address Book for future use.
Voice Control
You can also enter a destination into your MyLink navigation system using voice commands. Push the PRESS TO TALK button on your steering wheel. Say "Navigation" and follow the voice prompts.
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1 MyLinkTM functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth® and smartphone, and USB compatibility for some devices.
2 Not compatible with all devices.
3 Available in 10 Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous United States. Subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit siriusxm.ca for details.
4 Navigation and Destination features are not available on all models.
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