Enable Siri for carplay

How to enable Siri for CarPlay

iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 20, 2025 1:44 PM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2025 2:02 PM

To enable Siri for CarPlay, follow these steps:


1. Enable Siri on Your iPhone

- Go to Settings ➡️ Siri & Search

- Set to ON, the following: Listen for "Hey Siri”, Press Side Button for Siri, and Allow Siri When Locked.


2. Connect Your iPhone to CarPlay

- Use a USB cable or wireless connection, depending on your car's compatibility.

- For USB, plug your iPhone into the car's CarPlay-compatible USB port.

- For wireless, pair your iPhone with your car via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Then go to **Settings > General > CarPlay** and select your car.


3. Activate Siri in CarPlay

- Press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel.

- Alternatively, touch and hold the CarPlay Home button on your car's touchscreen.

- If your car supports "Hey Siri," simply say "Hey Siri" to activate it.


Axel F.

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Mar 20, 2025 2:02 PM in response to bjandlenny

To enable Siri for CarPlay, follow these steps:


1. Enable Siri on Your iPhone

- Go to Settings ➡️ Siri & Search

- Set to ON, the following: Listen for "Hey Siri”, Press Side Button for Siri, and Allow Siri When Locked.


2. Connect Your iPhone to CarPlay

- Use a USB cable or wireless connection, depending on your car's compatibility.

- For USB, plug your iPhone into the car's CarPlay-compatible USB port.

- For wireless, pair your iPhone with your car via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Then go to **Settings > General > CarPlay** and select your car.


3. Activate Siri in CarPlay

- Press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel.

- Alternatively, touch and hold the CarPlay Home button on your car's touchscreen.

- If your car supports "Hey Siri," simply say "Hey Siri" to activate it.


Axel F.

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