CarPlay: How to configure this Apple in-car system?

Launched in 2014, CarPlay

is an in-car system that allows you to connect your vehicle to an iPhone. Very intuitive, it can act as a hands-free kit, navigation tool, and multimedia station.

How does Apple CarPlay work?

Once connected, Apple CarPlay automatically interacts with the steering wheel controls. This allows the driver to safely use their iPhone without taking their eyes off the road. They can answer calls, manage their media playlists, and adjust the speaker volume at any time.

In addition, CarPlay also allows you to use the Siri voice assistant. During a trip, the driver can use voice commands to set a GPS route or search the internet (weather, news, traffic information, etc.). Furthermore, thanks to this iOS, all of Apple’s other services are instantly available (iTunes, iMessage, iTunes Radio, etc.). Regarding the navigation system with CarPlay, you can immediately access Apple Maps. However, depending on your preference, this in-car iOS can also support other software such as Google Maps, Waze, TomTom, and Mappy Routes.

As for other third-party applications compatible with CarPlay, you can install Deezer, Spotify, WhatsApp, Pandora, and more.

How do you install it in your vehicle?

Apple CarPlay does not work with all vehicle models and all iPhones. To use this iOS, you must have an iPhone 5 or later (iPhone 6, 7, iPhone X, etc.) and iOS 9 or later. Regarding vehicles, in principle, almost all cars released from 2014 onwards are compatible with this system. However, make sure your vehicle has a Lightning connector. Other ways to use Apple CarPlayIf your car isn’t compatible with CarPlay, you can still use it. To do so, you’ll need to get an Android car radio that supports Apple CarPlay. Once the system is installed on the radio, you’ll immediately be able to enjoy all the features offered by this iOS device. Furthermore, since it includes AirPlay, you can easily connect your iPhone to the car radio via MirrorLink.