Upgrading to iPhone 4s. Anything I need to know re MyLink?

“Only a matter of time till she convinces me ” — nice!

Congrats on the iPhone and the impending Equinox! The iPhone should work seamlessly with MyLink — it has for me and I’m still on the 3Gs version. The only difference between it and an Android unit as far as MyLink compatibility is concerned involves voice control. The iPhone needs to be plugged in while Androids can do it wirelessly. Some have told me that iOS 5, the software powering the 4S, now allows for Bluetooth commands — but I haven’t tried it myself yet.

Other than that, the two should be perfect companions!

while not technically a mylink radio (see the forums) you can easily access siri thru phone button on wheel, say bluetooth then voice and voila..

@veldacy1 Very true — great tip!

Doing so activates the Bluetooth voice pass-through — so you’re basically talking to your iPhone’s Siri/voice commands feature via your Bluetooth mic in the car. Used this one my Cruze.

Too bad MyLink isn’t shipping yet, and that current systems won’t be upgradeable via software:
http://gmauthority.com/blog/2011/11/2012-chevy-equinox-not-shipping-with-mylink-infotainment-system-not-be-upgradeable/

@alex I wonder what the difference will really come down to. So far pandora and that other app is not something for me to care about. I posted on that link you put. Mainly, future updates and Bluetooth/Siri working better is what I would care about. It does this weird thing where the car radio says disconnecting after using Siri and then immediately reconnects for the call. It also disconnects if there are multiple numbers for a contact. It asks which to call but immediately disconnects when you try to say Mobile etc.. Gonna fiddle with the contacts that the radio syncs with it and see of that’s any better.

@alex
I have a new Equinox and an Android, but have been unsuccessful connecting and streaming music wirelessly. How did you do it?

@Frank_P I don’t think you can, as it seems that the Equinox is missing the AD2P protocol for this to take place.

I noticed that my iPhone 4s charges extremely fast when connected to to my 2012 Equinox via MyLink. Is this normal? Not only does it get to 100% quickly, but after disconnecting, it stays at 100% for a long time. I’m concerned it may be damaging my iPhone.

@ewh173 I believe this is normal behavior. When plugged in via USB/Apple 30-pin dock connector, the iPhone should charge as quickly as it would when plugged into the wall. Just one more reason that USB ports in cars are awesome 😀

Thanks for you last response. Here is another question. I tried to access Siri with “Bluetooth” and then “Voice”, but the vehicle’s voice recognition keeps asking if I trying to call someone. Am I doing something wrong? Any suggestions?

Shut up and drive …………………..

I do want to know I don’t have intellilink on my terrain but is there function that to read out the text message through screen? I have the galaxy s3

I have checked the resources I have available and I am not showing this to be a recognizable feature. If you check out https://www.onstar.com/web/bluetooth/phones/phone?brand=Chevrolet&mod=2012+Chevrolet+Equinox+With+MyLink&provid=Verizon&phone=device-verizon-apple-iphone-4s the link that is Titled “Phone voice-recognition activation” is grayed out.

I hope this was helpful.

Brandon
GM Customer Service

Brandon is that for the texting part?