If you’re driving a Chevy that’s a few years old, you might be familiar with the MyLink infotainment system—designed to keep you connected on the go. In Chevy’s latest models, that experience has evolved into the all-new Chevrolet infotainment interface, featuring faster response times, larger touchscreens, and enhanced integration with Google services. At Turan-Foley Chevrolet Buick, we’re here to help you explore how these upgrades can make every drive smarter, smoother, and more connected.
Chevy Infotainment 3: Your Ultimate Tech Companion
The original Chevy MyLink system gave drivers touch screen controls for basic functions such as music and navigation, plus voice commands for hands-free operation. While it had some useful apps built in, the selection was fairly limited back then. Chevrolet rebranded MyLink as Infotainment 3 in 2019, adding more advanced features and better connectivity options. This modern technology makes every drive more convenient and enjoyable.
Key Features of the New Chevy Infotainment System
The new Chevy MyLink — Chevrolet Infotainment 3 — offers plenty of ways to customize your driving experience. The system learns what you like and makes everything easier to access. Some of the notable features are listed below.
Touch Screen
The color touch screen works just like your smartphone, letting you swipe and tap through different options. The screen responds quickly, and you can even add a screen protector to keep it looking new.
System Services Navigation
The touch screen displays clearly organized icons: navigation, phone, texts, media, weather and more. You can create a Favorites menu for the ones you use the most — a convenient feature when you’re in a rush to find something.
Car Setting Adjustment
The system serves as a convenient control center for your car. You can change the time and date, adjust climate controls, and even modify the keyless access feature through the touch screen.
Smartphone Connection
The new Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system pairs with your phone through Bluetooth automatically. Once you set it up, your car recognizes your phone every time you start the engine.
Voice Commands
Push the Talk button on your steering wheel, or tap it on the touch screen, and you can use the system without taking your eyes off the road. Ask it to call someone, play a specific song, or find directions to that new restaurant in Gulfport.
Accurate Voice Recognition
The voice recognition software in the latest Infotainment 3 system gets better the more you use it. It learns your speech and language patterns and remembers the names you say most often.
Voice and Text Messaging
The built-in voice system reads your text messages out loud. It even helps you respond using preset messages or voice recognition.
Navigation Instructions
The navigation system shows a local map of your area and creates routes to wherever you’re headed. It gives you detailed directions and warns you about traffic jams or toll gates ahead — a much better method than glancing at your phone while trying to drive through Gulfport traffic.
Music Streaming
Chevy MyLink on older vehicles and Infotainment 3 on newer models give you access to your personal music library. Both let you download music streaming apps and give you access to millions of songs and personalized playlists right from your touch screen.
Wi-Fi Hot Spot
The built-in Wi-Fi hot spot in Chevrolet Infotainment 3 can connect up to seven devices, allowing all your passengers to browse websites, stream videos, or download games during long road trips. Family adventures are a lot more peaceful when everyone is entertained.
Customizing and Enhancing Your Chevy Infotainment Experience
The Chevrolet touch screen puts everything right at your fingertips. You can customize the display however you want, arranging icons for entertainment, contacts, navigation, and more to build an interface that works perfectly for you. Just like your phone, you can drag and drop icons around the home screen. Press and hold any icon to enter Edit mode, then drag it where you want it to go.
Your audio system lets you save up to 40 favorite sources from any available medium. These show up in a scrollable bar at the top of the Audio page. Press the Audio button on the home screen, then use the More button to see all available sources or the Browse button to explore new options. Save favorites by touching the Star icon next to any selection or holding the “Hold to Set” tab until you hear a beep.
Getting Started With a New Chevrolet Infotainment System
Getting your Chevy MyLink or Infotainment 3 system up and running is straightforward. Press the infotainment power button if it doesn’t start automatically when you turn on your car. The home screen shows options for navigation, phone connectivity, music, and more.
Connect your smartphone with a USB cable or wirelessly if your Chevrolet has that feature. This brings up Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, putting your phone’s apps right on the infotainment touch screen. Next, enable Bluetooth for calls and messages, customize your home screen by moving icons around, and accept the terms of use.
Updates for Chevrolet Infotainment Systems
Technology moves fast, and your Chevy MyLink keeps up through regular over-the-air updates that happen automatically in the background. Your vehicle downloads these updates while you drive, pausing and restarting when you turn off the car or lose connectivity. Just make sure you’re parked somewhere with good connectivity when installing; it doesn’t work well if your car is underground or in a covered area.
The process works in two parts: download and installation. Update notifications pop up on your center display, and you can also manually check for them. After a download completes, you’ll get prompted to install the update the next time you start your car.
Transform Your Drive With Chevy MyLink or Infotainment 3
Ready to experience these Chevy MyLink features and tech for yourself? The GM infotainment systems keep getting better, and we’d love to show you how they work in person. Visit us at Turan-Foley Chevrolet Buick in Gulfport, Mississippi, to explore the latest Chevrolet models equipped with advanced infotainment technology. Schedule a test-drive, and discover how these features can transform your daily commute into something you’ll look forward to.
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