And that’s great until Apple CarPlay stops working correctly.
Here’s how to get everything reconnected if Apple CarPlay isn’t working.
Try each of these steps to see if it solves your problem and gets CarPlay going again.
If not, move on to the next one.
Before you begin, check that CarPlay iscompatible with your vehicleandyour region.
Make sureCarPlay is enabled on your iPhone.
A variety of configs could be interfering with the CarPlay connection.
For example, if you’veturned CarPlay off, you’ll need to re-enable it.
To turn on the feature, go toSettings>General>CarPlayand reconnect your vehicle to the app.
Check tomake sure Siri is enabled.
Siri needs to be enabled for CarPlay to work.
see to it CarPlay is enabled when locked.
If CarPlay isn’t enabled when locked, it can’t activate if your phone screen is turned off.
To rectify this, go toSettings>General>CarPlayand tap your car from the list of available connections.
Then toggle onAllow CarPlay While Locked.
If not connected wirelessly, check your USB cables.
If you’re using an aftermarket cable, try a different one.
Sometimes, just switching out the cable will solve whatever problem you may be experiencing.
If you’re not connected wirelessly, check that you’re plugged into the correct port.
Look for the CarPlay or iOS icon.
If your Bluetooth is off, you won’t be able to connect the gadget.
cycle your iPhone, and then cycle your vehicle.
verify your iPhone is fully updated.
Updating could help resolve any issues you might be having.
Forget and reestablish your CarPlay connection.
You’ll need to go intoSettings>General>CarPlayand choose the vehicle you’re trying to connect to.
Then tapForget This Car.
Then, power cycle your vehicle and your iPhone and take a stab at re-establish the connection.
Why Isn’t CarPlay Working?
Disabling Bluetooth will also turn off autoplay.
Apple has alist of cars that support CarPlay.
More than 600 models made by dozens of manufacturers around the world support Apple CarPlay.
