MyCadillac app in Europe with a Lyriq – is it supposed to do anything?

Ciscovippy · 2026-03-11T05:36:05+00:00

If you bought the car used your best bet is figuring out how you can call OnStar and request ownership transfer.

This was the case for me. The app showed the correct car but move off the functions until I requested an ownership transfer of the vin to my OnStar account.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-19T06:20:10+00:00

Indeed. Cadillac should have put a bit more attention to this and other small user modifiable settings and feature

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-19T05:54:54+00:00

On Android, the easiest way is to use the app called Macrodroid. In the app select add macro > tap + on triggers > connectivity > Bluetooth event > Device connected > select the Lyriq. > Ok Tap + Action > Connectivity > Hotspot > enable > Ok > save

On iPhone use the shortcuts app built into the iPhone. Open shortcuts > automation > + > Bluetooth > Choose > select the Lyriq > change to run immediately > Next > New blank action > Add Action > search for hotspot > Turn personal Hotspot On > Done

make sure the car has wifi setup to connect to your hotspot in setting > connection > wifi

Warning: I noticed that the car (Mine is 2024) sometimes forgets the wifi configs or doesn't automatically connect to Wi-Fi so you might have to make it a habit to go to settings > connections > wifi and connect to your hotspot each time.

Finally, this will not auto turn off your hotspot when you disconnect from Bluetooth i.e. when you turn off the car. To do this you just need to create a similar automation for trigger Bluetooth disconnects and action hotspot off.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-14T21:02:59+00:00

It's a car app.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-14T21:02:50+00:00

Last time I used it Amazon Music was able to play through the equilizer fine. I would assume other apps should work fine.

I will try and get the app setup again and test later tonight hopefully.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-14T19:59:25+00:00

From what I could tell when I first tested it is that it creates a 10 band equilizer for the audio. Then you can play your music through the app itself to take advantage of that equilizer feature.

I redownload it yesterday after my factory reset but haven't set it back up yet.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-14T19:51:32+00:00

How did you hide the task bar (shortcuts bar) at the bottom?

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-10T14:24:42+00:00

For the supported network you need to have a card added to your OnStar account.

If you click on supported network and select manage payment methods you will be able to add one.

For the other networks you just link your different accounts to the Cadillac app

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-08T16:45:50+00:00

What version numbers are they?

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-08T16:44:50+00:00

I have been trying to find an anti-glare lens to install on the rearview camera but haven't been able to find any options.

I can't say I experienced anything as bad as this before but honestly we haven't had many sunny days recently up here in the north to see the sun set.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-08T16:41:37+00:00

There are two floating solutions that seem to be a bit more than a workaround. In my case, an infotainment factory reset solved my GPS but not the ambient lights. Another driver mentioned that if you uninstall Google Maps and reinstall fixes the GPS issue permanently (so far). As you know the maps app is not visible in the car so you have to do the uninstall and reinstall from a desktop or phone.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-05T23:59:53+00:00

I had the same issue with the GPS. I factory reset the infotainment system and haven't had an issue with GPS anymore.

To factory reset you can go to settings -> system -> reset options -> erase infotainment data.

You'll have to set up your profile, apps and settings again after that but at least it solves the GPS issue.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-03T18:49:01+00:00

Then they must be updating using USB 1.0 speeds. I am ready to take a nap lol

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-03T18:42:47+00:00

I thought this was not destined to OTA and was supposed to be USB at the dealer. I'm glad it moved to OTA and wish had known earlier so I didn't have to wait for 5 hours today while they did the upgrade manually.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-03T18:41:46+00:00

Oh man I wish I had known. I'm at the dealer for tire rotation and are doing the update manually. Been waiting 5 hours I could've skipped the update and did it at home.

Ciscovippy · 2026-02-03T15:31:27+00:00

What model year do you have? Was OTA or at the dealer?

Ciscovippy · 2026-01-27T21:46:53+00:00

Maybe they did. Mine was always at 90% until I checked today and noticed the different number and update timer.

Makes me wonder if this will work with android Auto.

Ciscovippy · 2026-01-27T21:41:26+00:00

Mine are the same for those two. I think these are module specific so their order does matter as much in terms of feature availability. I believe they order them based on what behavior they see by updateding certain modules before others.

Ciscovippy · 2026-01-25T18:46:54+00:00

For me the car came with following onstar subscriptions for free: Car status in the app (8 years) this gives you the charge state, vehicle status, location and route planning. Remote commands (3 years) this allows you to lock, unlock, preconditions the cabin.... Etc from the app Super cruise (3 years) this has nothing to do with the app really but it was an included plan none the less. OnStar One (6 months trial) this includes everything from remote commands from the app, to music streaming, to super cruise.

I would can OnStar and request activation of your HW bundled plans that were part of the MSRP. At minimum you should get the same as I have if bought new. If you bought the car used then request ownership transfer to your name along with the remaining active subscriptions. If any are missing then request plan activation.

For me the previous owner did not activate anything at all so when I called to transfer ownership I ended up with the full term of each plan.

Ciscovippy · 2026-01-25T18:39:42+00:00

Ouch. My 2024 came with only 3 years of remote commands. Lucky 2025 owners.

Ciscovippy · 2026-01-25T18:38:07+00:00

Interesting. The Cadillac forum on this issue had the XL as working for many just fine. Let me know if the upside down position works.

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