iPod Touch 6th Generation & CarPlay

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iPod Touch 6th Generation & CarPlay

So, I can see this has been asked a few times, but I can't see a thread with an actual definitive answer. Does the latest iPod Touch work with Apple CarPlay?

I know the CarPlay page only states iPhone, but equally it doesn't actually state that it's not compatible with other iOS devices. Has anyone actually tried this or got a definitive answer from Apple?

I'd ask Apple myself, but it seems I can't ask them unless I own an iPod Touch and I'll only buy one if it will do what I need....

iPod touch, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jul 12, 2016 3:25 AM

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Sleepyroman

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Oct 5, 2017 12:39 AM in response to Microhurst

Unfortunately it doesn’t work. I tried it this morning with my 6th gen iPod. As instructed, I enabled Apple CarPlay in the settings then plugged the iPod into the USB but it didn’t recognise my iPod at all.

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lllaass

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Jul 12, 2016 7:36 AM in response to Microhurst

Based on info I could find, as Apple says, only recent iPhones support CarPlay. Apple is very clear for that at the bottom of:

http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/

It is not realistic for Apple to list all the devices that do not support CarPlay

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Microhurst Author

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Jul 12, 2016 7:37 AM in response to lllaass

Of course it's realistic, I'm not expecting them to list every single sub-version of every product they make, if it is (as it appears) that the entire iPod family aren't compatible then that would be *one* item to list. They could go to town, list the iPad and Apple Watch for a whole three extra items.

As I said, I know the CarPlay page only states iPhone, I just want to know for sure. Given the similarities in technology and operating system between the iPhone and iPod Touch, it's a pretty reasonable question.

If they're not going to let you contact support to ask until *after* you buy a product, then they could at least be more open and informative before you buy.

So, as I originally said, has anyone actually tried it so can answer definitively?

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