Setting up Apple CarPlay
Learn how to set up Apple CarPlay quickly and troubleshoot common connection issues. This step-by-step user manual guide helps fix wireless and USB integration problems.
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From within the Settings app, tap General.
In order to connect your iPhone to your car Siri should be turned on before connecting to your car.
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Tap CarPlay.
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Tap on the desired device to connect your iPhone to your car.
If your car supports CarPlay with a USB cable:
- Plug your iPhone into the USB port in your car. The USB port might be labeled with a CarPlay icon or a smartphone icon. Be sure to use a Apple USB Cable.
If your car supports CarPlay both wirelessly and with a USB cable:
- Plug your iPhone in to the USB port in your car. The next time you attempt to connect your iPhone to CarPlay, an alert on your iPhone allows you to connect wirelessly.
If your car supports only wireless CarPlay:
- Press and hold the voice command on your steering wheel. Make sure that your stereo is in wireless or Bluetooth mode. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure that Wi-Fi is also turned on. Tap the CarPlay network, and check that Auto-Join is turned on. Then, go to Settings > General > CarPlay, and select your car. Check your car manual for more information.
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You've completed the steps!
