Buick Envista 2025 - Connected Services

Buick Envista Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18181221) - 2025
280 Connected Services
Ensuring Security
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C
hange the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myBuick application.
Make these passwords different from each
other and use acombination of letters and
numbers to increase the security.
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Change the default name of the Service
Set Identifier (SSID). This is your network’s
name that is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose aunique name and avoid
family names or vehicle descriptions.
Wi-Fi Hotspot
If equipped, the vehicle has abuilt-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to seven
mobile devices can be connected. A data plan is
required. Use the in-vehicle controls only when
it is safe to do so.
1.
To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
= to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi or
Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-
Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and
on some vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE),
a
nd signal quality (poor, good, excellent).
The LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi.
It is possible that the icon may not
illuminate even though the vehicle has an
active connection.
3.
To change the SSID or password, press Q
or call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect with an
Advisor. On some vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s Wi-Fi hotspot
will connect automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by turning Wi-Fi
on or off on your mobile device, by using
the myBuick app, or by contacting an OnStar
Advisor. On some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
myBuick App
Access the myBuick app from your vehicle’s
infotainment screen, if equipped, or download
the myBuick mobile app to compatible Apple
and Android smartphones, if available. Buick
users can access the following services:
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Remotely start/stop the vehicle, if factory-
equipped.
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L
ock/unlock doors, if equipped with
automatic locks.
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Activate the horn and lamps.
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Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire
pressure, if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
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Send destinations to the vehicle.
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Locate the vehicle on amap (U.S.
market only).
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Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot on/
off, manage settings, and monitor data
consumption, if equipped.
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Locate adealer and schedule service.
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Request Roadside Assistance.
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Set aparking reminder with pin drop, take
aphoto, make anote, and set atimer.
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Connect with Buick on social media.
Features are subject to change. For
myBuick app information and compatibility,
see my.buick.com.
An active OnStar or connected service
plan may be required. Acompatible
device, factory-installed remote start, and