How do I connect my Android phone to my Chery Tiggo 7 Pro?

Sometimes the infotainment systems on cars can be very convoluted places that will drive anyone mad, but they have been getting a lot better, and connecting a smartphone has never been easier. See how easy it is to connect your Android-based device with the new Chery Tiggo 7 here.

Lawrence Minnie

9 May 2023 · 14:21Car Ownership

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Connectivity on the go

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro arrived locally early in 2022 and quickly became a popular choice among SUV buyers due to its affordable price and generous standard specification. Chery has conveniently added both Android Auto and Apple Car Play to their vehicles to allow users to have the capabilities of their smartphones in their car, and we want to show you how easy it can be to connect your phone.

Inside the cabin of the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro you look towards the centre console you will see two digital touchscreens. The one down below replaces many auxiliary knobs and buttons and allows the occupants to control the climate control functions. The display you will interact with is the 10.25" LCD touchscreen on top of the dashboard. This is where you will be accessing the infotainment functions of the vehicle.

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Bluetooth

Connecting your iPhone via Bluetooth will gain the operator access to hands-free telephony functions and streaming of audio. In order to connect your iPhone, ensure that your Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is stationary and that park is selected on the transmission. The vehicle will not allow you to pair your phone while in motion to prevent the driver from being distracted while driving.

1. Press the home button on the infotainment system.

2. Go into the settings menu and select phone settings.

3. Select to pair a new device via Bluetooth.

4. Ensure the Bluetooth on your iPhone is switched on and search for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro.

5. On your iPhone, select the vehicle and follow the easy prompts on both the phone and infotainment system displays.

6. Once all the prompts are followed, your iPhone will now be connected to the vehicle and will automatically connect in the future provided the Bluetooth on your phone is switched on.

You will now be able to make and receive calls through the vehicle's audio system and will be able to control limited functions such as starting and ending a call or skipping a music track on your phone with the steering wheel controls.

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Android Auto Connection

In order to get the best hands-free experience from your infotainment system, it is best to connect your Android based phone to the vehicle. For this, you will need a USB cable for your phone with a USB-A connection at one end. In order to connect your device, ensure that your Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is stationary and that park is selected on the transmission. The vehicle will not allow you to pair your phone while in motion to prevent the driver from being distracted while driving.

1. Connect your phone via the USB cable to the vehicle.

2. The infotainment system will prompt you to ask if you would like to start Android Auto

3. Agree and follow the prompts with usage terms and conditions and agree at the end.

4. Your phone is now connected to the vehicle's infotainment.

With Android Auto, you will be able to access some of your favourite navigation and entertainment apps such as Waze and Spotify directly on the infotainment screen.

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more