Can I connect a Huawei P8 to my Skoda?

Hi,

I have a 2012 Skoda to which I have Bluetoothed a pre-smartphone Nokia. Recently when I tried to connect a Huawei p8 it did not recognise the device. Is that solutionable?

Thanks

Philip

Philip Donegan (Ballina)

Apr 2019 Filed under: Bluetooth

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Expert answer

Hi Philip,

Possibly, but it will depend on the software that’s in the Skoda. Given that it’s a 2012 car, it’s probably running Bluetooth generation 4.0, which has since been superseded by generation 5.1, which might explain why the older Nokia connects but not the new Huawei . It’s possible that you might be able to upgrade the software in the car, but I think the first port of call should be to your local Skoda dealer. 

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe