CarPlay light/dark mode.

The problem with maps dark mode is the contrast. Garmin night mode has great contrast, you can clearly see roads, street names etc...So if Apple doesn't want to add a light mode they should at least fix the contrast.

I’m just happy to know I’m not crazy. I never turn my headlights off bc, fun fact, in extreme sun glare like we get here in Florida headlights are often the only thing you can see.

I didn’t even think to check my headlights. I guess I’ll have to drive in auto until they correct this.

How do I get to the Settings screen that you have pictured above?!? My sales person set my CarPlay to “always dark” successfully at the dealership. I had to wipe my phone and now it is back to light. I have tried to navigate using the “Home” button next to the screen and there are no choices or screen like above. Where is it?!?! So frustrating.

Apple needs to implement this simple solution:

Add “Always light”

Keep “Always Dark” and “automatic”

it’s not that difficult. Give users the choice!!!

And my car play settings is set to always dark...???

This is generally what I see at night, sometimes randomly maps will eventually switch to dark, sometimes not. Bug I think. Same for everyone else?

Blazejos if you want it always in Dark mode I found the trick. Black electrical tape over the light sensor on the dash. It tricks it into thinking its night time.

Google Maps has it done right, Dark Mode is based on sunrise and sunset. Phone always has location and weather available. Works great. Get it together, Apple.

That is NOT desirable. The app should allow us control and choice if we need to override that behavior. There are circumstances where we need it set a certain way because of rain, dim light, etc.

How about you tell us what car it is so we can help further.

Did you intend to mark a non-answer as solved even though it isn't?

I work on these all day and the solution can be car-specific.