Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

CarPlay on 2015 Honda CRV

When will CarPlay be widely accepted and available to end users? I am planning to buy a 2015 Honda CR-V and it would have a NextGen Honda Link. With that, will the CarPlay feature made available on 2015 models over software update or will I have to buy a new Audio receiver?

iPhone 6, iOS 8.1.1, Honda CRV

Posted on Nov 24, 2014 11:37 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Jun 22, 2017 11:19 AM

Would you be willing to share the beta files? It appears Honda has no plans to release CarPlay on older vehicles.

28 replies

Oct 19, 2015 9:09 PM in response to SinghaniaD

Sorry for the bad news, but I don't believe that Honda will release CarPlay upgrade for 2015or 2016 CR-Vs.


I too was frustrated with Honda slow release of CarPlay to their vehicles. After hearing about the 2015 CR-V beta, I expected that CarPlay would be supported on the 2016 CR-V and possibly the 2015 with a USB update. However, after purchasing a new 2016 Accord EX with CarPlay, I now believe that Honda will wait on CR-V support for CarPlay until 2017 re-designed models.


On the 2016 Accord EX, the LaneWatch feature displays on the upper display screen, while CarPlay remains uninterrupted on the lower touchscreen. On the 2015/2016 Honda CR-V, the lower screen has dual purpose of touchscreen and for LaneWatch - causing interruptions while using the touchscreen or even Siri HandsFree when the right turn signal is turned on and activates LaneWatch. I suspect that this dual purpose lower screen interruption is the hardware issue that prevents Honda from publically releasing CarPlay on the 2015/2016 CR-V.

Mar 2, 2016 12:32 AM in response to SinghaniaD

My friend owns a Honda dealer in Washington and he told me that that the will be releasing CarPlay for the 2015-16 CR-Vs and will contact everyone to come get the update. I just bought a CR-V EX-L and I asked about it. It has nothing to do with lane watch do to the fact that that can be turn off. Every thing in the touchscreen is a software fix. It's coming everyone. Be patient.

Jul 19, 2016 2:40 PM in response to SinghaniaD

I have asked multiple times at my dealership and none of the techs had heard of the Beta. I finally got a response from Honda Customer Service today and they said CarPlay will not be released for 2015 or 2016 CR-Vs as they "do not have the proper hardware to run CarPlay smoothly".


I have read that people who received the Beta had smooth experiences, so I am disappointed to hear this will not be released.

Sep 3, 2016 6:20 AM in response to etid316

We've been looking at used, Honda Certified 2016 CR-V's here in Minnesota (dealer rental cars, with low mileage) and at least for the EX-L models that we looked at, all of them had CarPlay installed. We didn't get into actually hooking up our phones and using it, but it was there.


I hadn't really looked into whether it was original to the vehicle or a later upgrade, but now I'm going to ask a few more questions as we continue our search. And I will certainly make sure to actually "test-drive" CarPlay along with the CR-V!

CarPlay on 2015 Honda CRV

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.