Google Built-In is Honda's new connectivity system powered by Google. It features full integration of Google apps and services such as Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play.
Is my vehicle compatible with Google Built-In?
The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring is the only vehicle/trim offering Google Built-In at this time.
I don’t have a Google Account. Will Google Built-In work without one?
You can use Google Assistant and Google Maps without a Google Account. However, if you’re offline or signed out, some apps, features and personalized experience may not be available.
Google Play requires a Google Account to download 3rd party applications, if available.
I already have a Google Account. Do I require another one for my vehicle?
No. When you sign in with your Google Account, you can set up Google Assistant, download apps on Google Play and navigate to personal locations like “Home” and “Work” with Google Maps.
Can I install Google Built-In on my vehicle if it did not come equipped with Google Built-In from the factory?
No
Will I (LX/Sport/EX/EX-L owners) be able to update my vehicle to Google Built-In in the future?
No
How can I control which apps access my vehicle’s location?
1. Navigate to Settings 2. Tap Privacy 3. Tap Location 4. Tap App-Level Permissions
Adjust which apps have permission to access your vehicle's location
How does Honda comply with my Privacy rights?
The American Honda Vehicle Data Privacy Policy, linked here , is part of this Privacy Policy. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“American Honda,” “we,” “us,” “our”) strive to build and maintain a relationship of trust with you. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your Personal Information (as defined below) and how to exercise any rights you might have with respect this information. It governs information we collect through our website(s), microsite(s), mobile website(s), and mobile applications (collectively, “Sites”) and information we collect, directly or indirectly, through any other means, including offline activities (collectively, “Services”). This Privacy Policy also applies to the collection, use and sharing of Personal Information about U.S. residents by our parent company, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and its affiliates and subsidiaries. American Honda also complies with applicable state laws that govern the collection, use, maintenance, protection, and deletion of customer personal information.
How will the system work for other drivers that share the same vehicle?
Every profile created and linked has its own personal profile through the audio and connectivity system. Each individual profile has the option to be protected through the use of a PIN code, if one driver does not want to share their personal account.
How can I control what information is being shared with Google?
If you suppress your information from being shared with Google, some apps and features may not be available. 1. Turn Location Off: When you share your vehicle's location, you can get navigation, real-time traffic information, automatic rerouting and search results from Google Maps. You can also ask Google Assistant to help you navigate where you need to go or for other things such as nearby restaurants. Google uses your location to support safety-related driver assistance features, like updating road sign information.
2. Change Your App Permissions: You can choose whether apps like Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play can access info like your location and microphone.
3. Manage Your Saved Activity: When you sign-in to your Google Account, data is saved to your account to give you a more personalized experiences across all Google apps and services. You decide what data to save to your Google Account, such as activity from apps in your car and voice recordings.
4. Share Usage & Diagnostics Information: You can choose to share information about how you use your car's infotainment system to help Google improve the services. This includes information about how often you use your apps, system performance, and the quality of your network connections, like mobile, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
5. Choose what to share with Google Maps: You can manage the vehicle data you share with Google Maps, like trip data, vehicle sensor data, and offline maps options, in the privacy center.
6. Choose what to share with Google Assistant: When you set up Google Assistant, you may be asked to turn on certain settings. For the full Google Assistant experience in your car, turn on Web & App Activity, which saves your activity on Google sites and apps. This info helps your Assistant provide more personalized experiences and suggestions, like navigating to personal locations like "Home" and "Work." You can also choose to turn on personal results to use your voice to access your Google Calendar, saved destinations, reminders, and more. You can still get a limited Google Assistant experience without these settings enabled.
Is Google Assistant always listening to me?
Google Assistant is designed to wait in standby mode until it detects an activation, like when it hears “Hey Google.” The status indicator on your device will let you know when Google Assistant is activated. When in standby mode, it won’t send what you’re saying to Google servers or anyone else. After Google Assistant detects an activation, it exits standby mode and sends your request to Google servers. This can also happen if there is a noise that sounds like “Hey Google” or an unintended manual activation.
If you don't want to activate your Google Assistant by voice, you can mute the mic on your device or turn off "Hey Google."
How can I turn off the Google Assistant hot word function? (i.e., "Hey Google...")
Navigate to General Settings > Voice Control > Google Assistant > On/Off
How do I erase all data from my vehicle's audio and connectivity system?
To erase all data to factory standards, you can perform a Factory Data Reset through your infotainment system. This process can be found in your Owner's Manual or by selecting General Settings > System Settings > Factory Data Reset
Alternatively, if you are subscribed for the Remote Package through HondaLink, you can perform a Personal Data Wipe through the use of the application.
How can I protect my sensitive information from other's who are driving my car?
You can create a PIN for your User account. Other drivers can create their own User Profiles and customize their own settings.
What do I do if I cannot remember my User Profile PIN?
If the PIN is on one of the other user accounts that are not the owner, the owner can do a Factory Data Reset or the user erasure. If the owner forgets their PIN, there are two processes: 1. Remote personal data wipe for HondaLink subscribers. 2. Visit your local Honda dealership.
Is it possible to send feedback directly to Google?
You can report issues, send product feedback, and request new features for Google apps in your car.
How do I send feedback directly to Google?
Important: Your vehicle must be parked in order to type or submit a feedback report.
1. On your car display, open "General Settings" 2. Tap "Google" and then "Send feedback to Google" 3. Fill out the feedback report. Include information such as: - What you were doing when the problem occurred. - What you expected to happen. - What actually happened. 4. Tap "Send"
What happens with my feedback?
Your feedback helps Google improve apps in cars. Google can't always respond to your feedback, but they take all reports into consideration.
Does my AT&T data plan come with a free trial?
Yes, users can sign up for free 3-year unlimited trial through AT&T for connected features like Google Built-In and Alexa functionality.
Please note this does not include Mobile Hotspot
What data plan subscriptions are available?
Google Built-In does not have a subscription cost. In order for users to have embedded Wi-Fi capabilities, they must sign up for a AT&T mobile data plan. Alternatively, users can use their mobile devices to tether data to their vehicle for Google Built-In.
For additional information regarding data plan costs, please visit AT&T If you do not wish to subscribe for a data plan through AT&T, you can tether your compatible smart phone or mobile hotspot to the vehicle to provide data for Google Built-In.
How is Google Built-In connected to mobile data?
The vehicle has an internal telematics control unit which leverages cellular signals that are connected to the cell towers and retrieve data. A mobile data plan through AT&T is required.
Alternatively, users have the option to use their mobile device (smartphone, tablet, mobile hotspot) to provide data to vehicle via tethering.
I am trying to perform a Factory Data Reset on my vehicle and I cannot find the option in the settings. Am I doing something wrong?
You cannot perform a Factory Data Reset (FDR) in any other "User Profiles" other than the original user. The Factory Data Reset option is not available through General Settings > System Settings if the user in the original owner mode.
Alternatively, if you are subscribed for the Remote Package through HondaLink, you can perform a Personal Data Wipe through the use of the application.
What do I if I am having issues signing-in to my Google Account? Who do I contact?
Determine vehicle data connectivity. Once you verify that the mobile data is active, please refer to accounts.google.com
"Hey Google" is no longer working. What should I do?
This issue requires Google Assistant to clear storage and be force quit. 1. Open General Settings 2. Tap on "Advanced Settings" 3. Go to "Apps and Notifications" 4. Tap on "Show All Apps" 5. Select the "Google Assistant" app 6. Tap on "Storage and cache" 7. Tap on "Clear storage" 8. Tap on "Back" 9. Tap on "Force Stop"
