How to use the Nissan Connect App & benefits

As technology becomes more advanced, smartphones are cars are becoming connected more easily than ever. Now, you can connect an app from your smartphone to your Nissan vehicle, giving you better access to features through your phone. This can help you save time and avoid the need for a login to the Nissan website whenever you want to access the features of your vehicle. Keep reading to learn more about the NissanConnect app, including how to activate it and the benefits of using it.

What Is the NissanConnect App?

The NissanConnect app is a way you can connect your smartphone to your Nissan vehicle. The app comes with several features that help you monitor the condition of your vehicle, track where your vehicle is, schedule maintenance, and operate different entertainment and navigation feature your vehicle may have.

How to Set Up Your NissanConnect App

To use the NissanConnect app, there are several steps for you to follow. Read the steps below to set up and activate your account, get the app, and start using it with your Nissan vehicle:

Register as a Nissan Owner and Activate Your Account

Before you can use your NissanConnect app, you register an account with Nissan as the owner of a vehicle. To do this, you can visit the NissanConnect website and activate your account. First, register your vehicle with the “You+Nissan” Owner’s portal. Then, create a password you can remember so you can access your account in the future and on new devices. This is important for the initial setup of the NissanConnect app on your smartphone. Having your vehicle’s identification number can make this process faster. Finally, activate the in-vehicle app services so you have access to connecting your Nissan Vehicle.

Download the NissanConnect App

After you activate your account, you can search for the NissanConnect app in the app store for your smartphone. Once you find the app, download it to your phone and follow the in-app instructions to activate the app. It may request information about your Nissan Owner profile, which you created using the Nissan website. Make sure all of your information matches, because this can help you connect your app more easily. If you can’t connect your app immediately, or are having trouble matching your account’s information, it can help to have the website open while you set up your app.

Sign Into the NissanConnect App

The first time you log in to your NissanConnect app, you use the login information from your online Nissan Owner account. After that, you can access the app using passwords specific to the app or just allow it to remain logged in, allowing you to access the app easily. Logging in can give you access to features such as connecting the app to your Nissan and managing how other apps you have on your phone connect to your vehicle and how you can access them.

Connect Your Smartphone to Your Nissan Vehicle

Once you have your app, you can move to your Nisan vehicle and connect, or pair, your phone to your vehicle. You can do this by connecting your vehicle to your car via a USB cable, or you can use Bluetooth. You know the app connects when you gain access to several features of your vehicle, such as entertainment. To learn more about the apps your vehicle currently recognizes, you can press the “Info” button in your app.

Manage Your Apps

Inside the NissanConnect app, you can manage which apps you want to use while you’re in your vehicle. Most apps require you to have them downloaded on your smartphone, and some may require you to log in with your regular credentials before you can access them from your vehicle. Managing these apps before you drive can allow you to remain focused on the road and access your apps with ease. If you want to change the apps you have access to, you can log in to your NissanConnect app and manage which apps you have access to while driving.

Benefits of Using the NissanConnect App

There are several benefits of using your NissanConnect app, including easy access to your apps and other features that are specific to the connection between your phone and your Nissan vehicle. Below are some benefits you can experience from using the NissanConnect app:

Touch and Voice Features

NissanConnect allows you to connect with your vehicle through your smartphone. The first feature is finding and sending information to your vehicle from your phone before you’re driving. For example, you can find navigation information and send it to your vehicle to prepare for a trip. You can also use your app to gain keyless entry to your vehicle and start your vehicle remotely.

You can also use your voice to connect to your vehicle, whether you’re in the comfort of your home or in your vehicle. For example, you can voice-activate the lights in your vehicle, start your car remotely, or make calls while you’re on the road.

Security and Convenience

The NissanConnect app also lets you stay safer while you drive your vehicle. It has several automatic features to help you get help if needed. First, the app and the vehicle can work together to detect a collision and alert a trained responder to connect with you via voice. In certain conditions, the app can notify emergency services without your input in a crash so they can respond faster than ever before. Finally, the app can send regular updates about the maintenance needs of your Nissan vehicle. This includes receiving texts, emails, and Owner Portal messages.

Now that we’ve shared this information about the NissanConnect app, you can come and visit us to learn more about getting a new or certified pre-owned Nissan vehicle. At Nucar Nissan of North Attleboro, we have services you can use to take care of your vehicles. If you’re interested in our services, you can contact us or visit our location today.

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