Apple CarPlay integrates your iPhone with your car's infotainment system for safer driving, alongside a wide range of compatible aftermarket adapters and displays.
Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone while you drive. Developed by Apple Inc., this standard allows your car's head unit to act as a display and controller for your iOS device, enabling you to get turn-by-turn directions, make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music without taking your eyes off the road.
This category serves as a repository for user manuals, installation guides, and troubleshooting instructions for both the official CarPlay interface and a vast ecosystem of third-party CarPlay-compatible hardware. This includes instructions for wireless CarPlay adapters, portable dashboard screens, retrofit head units, and DVR systems that bring modern connectivity to vehicles of any age.
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Generally, you plug the adapter into your car's USB port (labeled for CarPlay), enable both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your iPhone, and pair with the adapter's Bluetooth signal (often named 'CarPlayBox' or similar). The Wi-Fi connection usually establishes automatically after the Bluetooth handshake.
CarPlay requires an iPhone 5 or later running iOS 7.1 or higher. For the car side, it requires a supported aftermarket head unit or a vehicle manufacturer's infotainment system equipped with CarPlay functionality.
Ensure your iPhone's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are on and not connected to other devices regarding the car connection. If using a wired connection, try a different high-quality Lighting or USB-C cable. For wireless adapters, try 'forgetting' the device in Bluetooth settings and re-pairing.
No, CarPlay is exclusive to Apple iPhones. Android devices use a similar standard called Android Auto.