Quick answer

Compatible STARLINK systems have an editable Home screen with add, drag-to-reorder and drag-to-delete controls.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified in the 2020 and 2023 Outback Getting Started Guides and applicable to 2020-2025 vehicles whose installed STARLINK system shows Home Screen Shortcuts and Add Shortcut. Functions offered vary by system and equipment.

Retail trim / version
Trims
Required equipment / service
a compatible SUBARU STARLINK multimedia system and Home Screen Shortcuts menu
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Source-named equipment or service
  • a compatible SUBARU STARLINK multimedia system and Home Screen Shortcuts menu
Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

Verified in the 2020 and 2023 Outback Getting Started Guides and applicable to 2020-2025 vehicles whose installed STARLINK system shows Home Screen Shortcuts and Add Shortcut. Functions offered vary by system and equipment.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Cabin & comfort orientation diagram for Subaru Outback
Cabin & comfort orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Park the vehicle and open Settings, then General.

  2. 02

    Make sure Home Screen Shortcuts is enabled.

  3. 03

    Return to Home and select Add Shortcut.

  4. 04

    Choose the desired function, then select the specific shortcut to add.

  5. 05

    To rearrange an icon, press and hold it until Edit Mode starts, drag it to the desired position and release.

  6. 06

    To remove an icon, enter Edit Mode and drag it to the area labeled DRAG HERE TO DELETE.

  7. 07

    Press Home to leave Edit Mode and verify the new layout.

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Important limits

  • Edit the Home screen only while parked.
  • Available shortcut choices depend on multimedia version, subscriptions and vehicle equipment.
  • Removing a shortcut does not uninstall or disable the underlying vehicle function.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If Add Shortcut is absent, open Settings, General and enable Home Screen Shortcuts first.
  • ✓If an icon will not move, press and hold until Edit Mode is visibly active before dragging.
  • ✓If a desired function is not listed, it is not exposed as a shortcut by the installed STARLINK version or current equipment.
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Primary evidence

Subaru 2023 Outback Getting Started Guide - Home Screen Shortcuts

Relevant section or page: Pages 70-72. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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