New CarPlay features with iOS10

Hello there, jebst43!

Thanks fo reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! That is a great question about Car Play and making sure it is working properly with your device and your vehicle. It would be a great suggestion to see about an from the manufacturer as well. Check out this article about how to Set up CarPlay to use with your iPhone. Specifically:

Get help

If CarPlay doesn't work like you expect, here’s what you can check. After each step, try using CarPlay again.

1. Make sure that Siri is turned on.
2. Restart your iPhone and your car. Depending on your car, you might see the CarPlay Home screen when you turn it on. If you don't, look for the CarPlay logo on your car’s display.
3. If possible, connect your iPhone to a different USB port in your car.
4. Try a different Lightning to USB cable. Make sure the cable is certified.
5. Update to the latest version of iOS.
6. Check your car’s manual for help. You might need to install firmware updates for your stereo.

It would be a good idea to check for a firmware update for your vehicle's stereo.

Cheers!

jebst43 wrote:

After updating to iOS 10 I have seen no change in CarPlay functionality. Do the announced changes, i.e. Skype availability, turn by turn directions shown on in dash system etc, require an update from the vehicle manufacturer?

Skype for CarPlay? Where did you hear that? I don't even know how that would work.

Skype enhancements for iOS 10 is what I think was really announced and more like things like Skype will look like a phone call when used.

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