Hi Kforkona,
I understand that you use your
CarPlay
with your iPhone using a USB connection, but you are unable to hear directions from Apple Maps. I'm happy to provide some help for this issue.
Check out the steps in the following article to use the Route Card to change where Navigation Voice will play:
Use Maps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
With iOS 10, you can use the Route Card to find nearby places, like gas stations, food, and more.
To add a detour to a trip, follow these steps:
- Swipe up on the menu bar while you're navigating.
- Select an option, like Gas Stations.
Maps
will show you a list of nearby suggestions.
- Tap . Maps will add the detour to your original route.
- When you’re ready, tap the blue banner at the top of the screen to resume your route.
To get detailed turn-by-turn directions, swipe up on the menu while you're navigating and tap Details. You can also see your trip overview and adjust your Navigation Voice settings from the same menu bar.
Selecting the output will determine where Navigation Voice will play the turn-by-turn directions
.
1 If you’re using Maps connected to Bluetooth, like in your car, you can choose how to get these directions. Learn how to use Maps with Bluetooth.
This article also offers some good troubleshooting steps for
CarPlay
issues:
Set up
CarPlay
with your iPhone - Apple Support
If
CarPlay
doesn't work like you expect, here’s what you can check. After each step, try using
CarPlay
again.
- Make sure that Siri is turned on.
- 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.
- If possible, connect your iPhone to a different USB port in your car.
- Try a different Lightning to USB cable. Make sure that the cable is certified.
- Update to the latest version of
iOS
.
- Check your car’s manual for help. You might need to install firmware updates for your stereo.
Learn more about
CarPlay
and driving and navigating safely.
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Cheers!