Isn’t there an iOS app that runs CarPlay directly on an iOS device?

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Isn’t there an iOS app that runs CarPlay directly on an iOS device?

Isn’t there an iOS app that runs CarPlay directly on an iOS device? I don’t see one in the App Store. Why require another screen?

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iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 10, 2023 7:09 AM

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KiltedTim

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Jul 10, 2023 8:36 AM in response to Phil0124

I can see the logic.

The head unit in my car doesn’t support CarPlay. it’s impossible to replace it with one that does because other functionality is integrated with the infotainment system.

It would be nice to have a simpler, CarPlay like interface on the phone itself while driving.

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mehcl Author

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Jul 10, 2023 12:38 PM in response to Phil0124

But I already have an iPhone, in fact several. It would make more sense to enable a CarPlay mode, like night mode, than to add another iOS device or an Android device which strangely, is the OS that hosts the Autokit.apk which, when paired to an iOS device provides CarPlay on the Android host. Then that software isn’t fully verified to be free of malware. The fact that there’s that much of an aftermarket for people to buy an Android device and use foreign software to retrofit CarPlay is a measure of how useful a CarPlay mode in iOS would be.

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Nsx_eli

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May 23, 2024 4:20 PM in response to Phil0124

I have a 1991 car that I use a phone mount for in lieu of a gaudy 10” screen on the dash. So having the ability to simulate car play on my phone would be great for that use case

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Jul 10, 2023 8:18 AM in response to mehcl

That makes no sense.

CarPlay lets you use your iPhone apps on your Car's built in screen.

Why would you need CarPlay on your iPhone? You can already use your apps on your iPhone directly why do you think you need CarPlay there?

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Jul 10, 2023 8:52 AM in response to KiltedTim

While I can understand the need for a simpler interface, you can probably just make a specific Home Screen or folder with only the Apps you want to use in the car and open that when you get in the car and place the iPhone in a holder, rather than complete separate interface, which seems a bit unnecessary.

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mehcl Author

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Jul 10, 2023 9:08 AM in response to Phil0124

It’s not clear that the native iOS interface can allow the split screen that CarPlay allows, for example 2/3 maps and 1/3 another app. I suppose Siri could voice control the apps in the same way, but the larger buttons and text are also a benefit of CarPlay mode.

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Jul 10, 2023 9:43 AM in response to mehcl

mehcl wrote:

It’s not clear that the native iOS interface can allow the split screen that CarPlay allows, for example 2/3 maps and 1/3 another app. I suppose Siri could voice control the apps in the same way, but the larger buttons and text are also a benefit of CarPlay mode.

True, on an iPhone Split Screen is not available.

An iPad on the other hand, does offer that option. An iPad mini might work for what you want in that case.

And there's always external after market Car Play units: https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Multimedia-Bluetooth-Navigation-Vehicles/dp/B0B421845R/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=apple+carplay&qid=1689007296&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

No need to replace the current screen and its features.

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