How-To Video: Set Up Bluetooth Phone & Hands-Free Calling (RAM)

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth is a technology that uses short range radio waves to connect devices. Usually a cell phone to a computer. In this case we are talking about connecting a cell phone to a truck, so you can make/answer calls without touching your phone. Connecting the devices for initial set-up is called pairing.

Bluetooth has been around in Ram trucks from about 2004 depending on the trim level.1. It does, however, seem to be one of the most frustrating technologies to set up for some people. It does require a little patience, but once it’s set-up you probably won’t need to ever set it up again (unless of course you disconnect).

Pairing using the UConnect 5.0 Screen

1. Turn on the Bluetooth on your phone
2. Press the “Phone” button.
3. Select “Settings”
4. Then “Paired Phones”
5. Select “Add device”
6. In Progress message will appear
7. On your phone, go to the Settings/Bluetooth menu and select “Uconnect”.
8. Some phones may require you to check a PIN/Passkey matches, select yes.

Pairing using the UConnect 8.4 Screen

1. Turn on the Bluetooth on your phone
2. Press the “phone” button along the bottom menu
3. Choose “settings” then “Paired Phones”
4. Select “Add device”
5. In Progress message will appear
   1. On your phone, go to the Settings/Bluetooth menu and select “Uconnect”.
6. Some phones may require you to check a PIN/Passkey matches, select yes.

Once your phone is paired, you can now use voice commands to make and receive calls. Press the phone button on the left side of the steering wheel.

1. Short press and release the phone button on the steering wheel, or on the screen.
2. Wait for the beep
3. Say a voice command, for example, “Call Bob Smith”.
4. OR you can say, “Dial 307 462 5508”

For more commands and information on the Bluetooth/voice command system, feel free to contact us or check out your owners manual (page 157 for 2017 RAM Trucks)