iOS 16.4.1 wireless CarPlay

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iOS 16.4.1 wireless CarPlay

After updating to 16.4.1 wireless CarPlay stopped working in my 2023 Honda Pilot. I’ve tried 2 different iPhones (12 mini and 13 Pro Max). I’ve deleted / forgot all connections on both sides. Rebooted both phones, cleared settings on my car head unit, etc. . The car and the phone both see each other and even prompt to connect CarPlay, but the connection never happens. I plug in wired CarPlay and all is well. I even get prompted to allow wireless CarPlay again after plugging in. I accept, but again wireless just fails. Anyway I figure something was broken in 16.4.1 but thought I’d see if anyone else is having an issue.

Thanks.

iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Apr 11, 2023 1:10 PM

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Answer 1

Ali_E1

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Apr 12, 2023 5:33 PM in response to Kristler

Hi Kristler,

We suggest the steps outlined in If you need help with CarPlay. These will be the most up-to-date instructions for troubleshooting your wireless connection.

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.

It sounds like you may have already taken some of the steps in the article. If you haven't already, these two may help you reconnect.

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.

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

Thank you for being part of the Apple Support Communities.

Kindest Regards.

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Answer 2

Apr 13, 2023 1:28 PM in response to Kristler

Actually, I noticed CarPlay connectivity failed only once, however, it looks like I'm losing network connectivity while using CarPlay, or still have no network after leaving my car. I found that resetting the phone fixed the issue, but I now have to reset it once or twice a day...

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Kristler Author

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Apr 13, 2023 4:08 PM in response to Kristler

Thanks. Yeah I’ve tried all these steps. It’s odd because both the phone and the car see each other as wireless car play options, they just won’t connect. They try and the never error, they just won’t finish. Wired works fine as does blue tooth audio and phone. Hopping the next updates fixes things.

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Link8900

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Jun 6, 2023 10:03 AM in response to Kristler

Wireless CarPlay stopped connecting with the 16.4.1 update and continues to still not work with 16.5 update. The wired connection still works but wireless has completely stopped. We need a hot fix please Apple.

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Kristler Author

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Apr 15, 2023 10:04 AM in response to Kristler

Just a follow up, yesterday the wireless CapPlay just started working. No idea why. Didn’t work for 4 days, now it’s fine. Anyway, just letting anyone interested know.

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Answer 6

May 20, 2023 10:38 AM in response to Kristler

Hi.

Had the same issue and was hopping that 16.5 will fix it - but it didn’t.

Anybody else with the same issue on 16.5?

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Answer 7

Jun 6, 2023 10:12 AM in response to Link8900

@link8900

From which country your are?

Have the feeling that Apple simply do not support wireless CarPlay for some region.

I’m from Slovenia.

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iOS 16.4.1 wireless CarPlay

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