AirPods and car

Hello EvTokyo,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. 

We understand that when you get in your car that the audio will route back to your AirPods from your car. We are happy to help.

We noticed that you are not using the latest IOS version. We recommend using the steps here to update to the latest iOS version: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Let us know if you have further questions.

Take care.

Hi EvTokyo,

If you're using CarPlay, please try the steps below to see if the issue persists afterward. If it does, you'll want to contact Apple Support per the last step, so that they can look into this with you further.

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.

If you need help with CarPlay - Apple Support

We hope that helps.

Take care.