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Carplay won't connect

I have an iphone 13 promax. Ever since I downloaded IOS 16.3.1. ,AppleCarPlay will not connect in my car even though I have a bluetooth connection and I can use my phone.

What is the fix ?

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Mar 25, 2023 12:24 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2023 5:00 PM

Hello RAIZOULIE,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.


These steps may be able to help:


If CarPlay doesn't work like you expect, learn what to do.


First, make sure that your country or region supports CarPlay and that your car supports CarPlay. If you're unsure if your car supports CarPlay, contact the vehicle manufacturer.

Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS. If your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS, follow these steps—checking CarPlay after each step:

  1. Check your connection to your CarPlay stereo:
    • If you have a wired connection, try connecting again with a different USB cable to a different USB port if you have one.
    • If you have a wireless connection, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on your iPhone under Settings > Bluetooth. Then go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure that Wi-Fi is also turned on. Tap the CarPlay network, and check that Auto-Join is turned on.

2.If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display and select it.

3.Restart your iPhone and your car. 

4.Make sure that Siri is on.

5.If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If Content & Privacy Restrictions is on, tap Allowed Apps, and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.

6.Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.

7.Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information.

If you still have issues connecting to CarPlay, contact Apple Support."


More details can be found here: If you need help with CarPlay


If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? Is your cars firmware up to date? Are you using wireless or wired CarPlay? Also, are you able to test with another device or vehicle?


Cheers!

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Mar 26, 2023 5:00 PM in response to RAIZOULIE

Hello RAIZOULIE,


Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.


These steps may be able to help:


If CarPlay doesn't work like you expect, learn what to do.


First, make sure that your country or region supports CarPlay and that your car supports CarPlay. If you're unsure if your car supports CarPlay, contact the vehicle manufacturer.

Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS. If your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS, follow these steps—checking CarPlay after each step:

  1. Check your connection to your CarPlay stereo:
    • If you have a wired connection, try connecting again with a different USB cable to a different USB port if you have one.
    • If you have a wireless connection, make sure that Bluetooth is turned on on your iPhone under Settings > Bluetooth. Then go to Settings > Wi-Fi, and make sure that Wi-Fi is also turned on. Tap the CarPlay network, and check that Auto-Join is turned on.

2.If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display and select it.

3.Restart your iPhone and your car. 

4.Make sure that Siri is on.

5.If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If Content & Privacy Restrictions is on, tap Allowed Apps, and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.

6.Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.

7.Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information.

If you still have issues connecting to CarPlay, contact Apple Support."


More details can be found here: If you need help with CarPlay


If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? Is your cars firmware up to date? Are you using wireless or wired CarPlay? Also, are you able to test with another device or vehicle?


Cheers!

Carplay won't connect

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