My car is a Buick Encore 2020 and I have an iPhone 13, that only charges wirelessly. There is no place to plug into my car since there is no USB port on my phone.
How can I use Apple CarPlay?
Second part to the question, how can I charge my phone in this car?
iPhone 13
the new iPhones don’t have a charging cord, which is used to access Apple Car Play.
Yes, they do. If your car does not have a USB C port, you can buy a USB-A to lightning cable from Apple. Heck, you can probably buy one at your corner gas station.
Your ability to use CarPlay is dependent on your infotainment system. I believe all Buick Encores support Apple CarPlay (you should see the icon on your infotainment screen -- GM keeps the icon grey and it turns green when connected to your phone). Your car also includes an aux jack, aux power, and USB port in the Center console. There may be a cover on the port, but it's there. Check your manual or contact your dealer for details.
Sorry, that doesn’t answer my question.
the new iPhones don’t have a charging cord, which is used to access Apple Car Play.
My question is, how do I access Apple Car Play if I can’t plug in my IPhone?
Once you connect your phone to your car you should see Car Play in your infotainment menu turn green; provided your infotainment system supports CarPlay. Tap that icon to connect to the CarPlay interface.
If it offers wireless CarPlay, yes. I cannot recall if that's available in 2020 GM vehicles. Otherwise, you'll need an adapter to plug it in (USB-C to USB-A). I use this one in my Chevy (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/anker-powerline-select-usb-c-to-usb-a-cable-6-ft-black/6455892.p?skuId=6455892)
KLO4 wrote:
Even if I can’t plug in my phone?
You CAN plug it in... Get the correct cable.
Okay, so then how do I use Apple car play on my new IPhone 13?
Even if I can’t plug in my phone?
Okay thanks!
Buick Encore 2020 + IPhone 13 = How to use Apple Car Play?
