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2018 Honda Odyssey Owners Manual - System Updates



System Updates

Models with Display Audio

Install authorized updates to the Display Audio system software. Install via a WiFi connection or a USB storage device.

Wireless Connection Setup

  1. From the Home screen, select Settings.
  2. Select Connection.
  3. Select Wi-Fi, then Change Mode.
     
  4. Select Network, then Save.
  5. Select an access point.
  6. Ensure Use this network… is checked, then select Connect.
     

Wireless Updating

  1. From the Home screen, select System Updates.
  2. Select via Wi-Fi*
  3. Select Download Now.
  4. Select Install Now or Install While Vehicle OFF.

Notes

  • Models with a telematics control unit (TCU) do not require the wireless connection setup procedure.

USB Updating

Download the update

  1. From the Home screen, select System Updates, then via USB.
     
  2. Connect a flash drive to the front (right side*) USB port (see "Basic Audio Operation").
     
  3. Once the system finishes copying to the flash drive, disconnect the drive and connect it to your computer.
  4. Follow the link to download the update files. See Open Web Page for more details.

Install the update

  1. From the Home screen, select System Updates, then via USB.
  2. Connect to the front (right side*) USB port the USB device containing the update files.
  3. Select Install Now or Install While Vehicle OFF.

Notes

  • Honda recommends using a flash drive with 8GB capacity or higher.

Notes for wireless and USB updating:

  • If you select Install Now, the system will reboot. Do not operate the Display Audio unit during the software update. You will see a notice when the update is complete.
  • If you select Install While Vehicle Off, you will see a notice when the update is complete when you start the vehicle.

*if equipped

Related topics:
  • Basic Audio Operation
  • USB Flash Drive
  • Wi-Fi Connection*
  • Color Audio Operation*

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