More and more cars have the option to use Apple CarPlay. This makes the use of the phone by the car’s multimedia system much easier. After all: the screen of your car shows the content of your smartphone. How can you install Apple CarPlay?
Installing Apple CarPlay is very easy. You connect your car via Bluetooth or wirelessly with your iPhone. You need an iPhone 5 or newer for this. Then go to Settings > General > CarPlay. Use the button on the voice control in the car to make the connection and follow the instructions. Your car must also be suitable for Apple CarPlay. A list of cars you can link with your iPhone can be found on the Apple website. This is regularly updated.
Easy apps accessible
The big advantage with Apple CarPlay in the car is that you can use a large number of apps on your iPhone via the dashboard of your car. Through Apple CarPlay you can:
- Find and call contacts
- Listening to music, podcasts and audiobooks
- Navigate
- Read messages
- Consult your calendar
- See which apps are currently in use
- Customize your settings
You can also use the Siri voice function to keep both hands on the wheel.
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You will probably use the navigation most of these apps. This can be the standard Apple Maps, but also navigation apps such as Google Maps, Waze, TomTom Go or Flitsmeister. This also ensures that you have current maps. After all, the card in your car often lacks the latest updates and new versions are often expensive.
You can also easily reach music apps such as Spotify or Apple Music. You can also listen to your favorite podcasts with ease.
Installing Apple CarPlay on an older car
Do you have an older car? Then you can also install Apple CarPlay. You can then replace a standard DIN-1 or DIN-2 format car radio with a new car radio that also provides a hands-free function for your phone. Then you must be able to replace the existing car installation with a newer one.
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If the radio is completely installed, modules are also available that work on the existing multimedia system. These are often specific to your make and type of car and can be found at a specialized car multimedia specialist.
Do you have an Android smartphone? Then you can easily install Android Auto!
– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl