If your iPhone isnt detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isnt restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap Allowed Apps and make sure that CarPlay is enabled. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.

Is Apple CarPlay still available?

Since CarPlay only works for iOS devices while Android Auto functions only with Android smartphones, its probably better not to think of the two platforms as competitors, more as ways for drivers to take advantage of their smartphones features, regardless of operating system.

How do I enable Apple CarPlay in settings?

If your car supports wireless CarPlay, press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel. Make sure that your stereo is in wireless or Bluetooth mode. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap Available cars, and select your car.

How do I enable wired CarPlay?

If you need to go back to enable this go to: Settings App > General > CarPlay and under My Cars, you can enable the CarPlay device.

Why is my Apple CarPlay not working Volkswagen?

CarPlay not working on VW Tiguan CarPlay is disabled in your iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and enable both CarPlay and Siri. The Lightning-to-USB cable youre using is defective. Try other USB ports. A software glitch is responsible for the CarPlay problem.

How do I know if my car has Apple CarPlay?

To find out if your vehicle has Apple CarPlay or Android Auto you can either look through the user manual or do a Google search for the year, make and model of your vehicle. You can also plug your phone into your cars main USB port (unless it has a wireless dock) and look at the menu on your screen.