Yes, you can absolutely use OnStar with your cell phone, primarily through your vehicle's dedicated mobile application. This integration allows you to conveniently access and control various OnStar features and key vehicle functions directly from your smartphone.
How OnStar Integrates with Your Cell Phone
The connection between OnStar and your cell phone is facilitated by your vehicle's specific mobile app. This application transforms your smartphone into a remote control and information hub for your vehicle, enabling a seamless extension of OnStar services to your personal device.
- Remote Commands: Your vehicle mobile app provides the capability to perform a variety of remote commands. This means you can lock or unlock your doors, remote start or stop your engine, and even activate your vehicle's horn and lights from virtually anywhere.
- Access OnStar Features: Beyond remote controls, the app allows you to interact with other OnStar features. This might include checking vehicle diagnostics, locating your vehicle, sending navigation directions to your car, or contacting OnStar advisors for assistance.
- Convenience and Control: This integration enhances convenience by putting crucial vehicle information and control at your fingertips, eliminating the need to be physically present in or near your vehicle for certain actions.
Key Features Accessible via Mobile App
The mobile app associated with your OnStar-equipped vehicle provides access to a comprehensive suite of features, bringing the power of OnStar directly to your pocket.
| Feature Category | Examples & Description |
|---|---|
| Remote Commands | Initiate actions like remote start and stop, lock and unlock doors, and activate horn and lights to help locate your vehicle in a busy parking lot. |
| Vehicle Status | Monitor essential vehicle health information such as fuel level, tire pressure, oil life, and odometer readings. Get alerts for maintenance needs. |
| Navigation & Location | Send destinations directly to your vehicle's navigation system, view your vehicle's location on a map, and set up boundary alerts for new drivers. |
| OnStar Services | Quickly connect with OnStar advisors for emergency assistance, roadside assistance, or turn-by-turn navigation support directly through the app or by using an in-app call feature. |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Manage your in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot, including checking data usage and purchasing more data plans (if applicable to your vehicle and plan). |
Requirements for Cell Phone Integration
To utilize OnStar features with your cell phone, you will typically need:
- A Compatible Vehicle: Your vehicle must be equipped with OnStar hardware and an active OnStar subscription plan.
- Vehicle Mobile App: Download the specific mobile app for your vehicle's brand (e.g., myChevrolet, myGMC, myBuick, myCadillac) from your smartphone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
- Active OnStar Plan: Ensure your OnStar service plan is active and includes the features you wish to access via the mobile app. Many remote features and advanced services require specific OnStar service plans.
- Internet Connection: Your cell phone needs an active internet connection (Wi-Fi or cellular data) to communicate with OnStar services.
By leveraging your vehicle's mobile app, OnStar extends its comprehensive services to your personal device, offering unparalleled convenience and peace of mind. For more detailed information on specific features available for your vehicle, visit the official OnStar website at www.onstar.com.
