5 Ways to Solve the Problem of Wireless CarPlay Not Connecting

Apple CarPlay is a safe, hands-free way to access apps on your iPhone while driving. With Apple CarPlay, you can use your phone to make calls, send messages, and listen to music. However, there are times when Apple CarPlay keeps disconnecting , doesn't open properly, or there's no sound when CarPlay is connected. This can be really annoying when you're sitting in the car trying to figure out why wireless CarPlay isn't working. But don't worry. In this article, we'll look at what causes Apple CarPlay to malfunction and how to fix it.

Make sure your country(region), phone and car support Apple CarPlay

You need to confirm that your country(region), phone and car support Apple CarPlay.

The image below shows the list of countries and regions supported by CarPlay.
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List of 2022 cars offering wireless CarPlay

Which cars offer wireless CarPlay in 2024:

Acura: MDX, RDX,
Audi: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-Tron, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8
BMW: Series 2, Series 3, Series 4, Series 5, Series 7, Series 8, iX, i4, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4, X1, X2
Buick: Enclave, Encore GX, Envision
Cadillac: CT4, CT5, Escalade/Escalade ESV, XT4, XT5, XT6
Chevrolet: Blazer, Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Corvette, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Silverado 1500 LTD, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban/Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse
Chrysler: Pacifica
Dodge: Durango
Ford: Bronco, Edge, E-Transit, Expedition/Expedition Max, F-150, F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E
GMC: Acadia, Hummer EV, Sierra 1500, Sierra 1500 LTD, Terrain, Yukon/Yukon XL
Honda: Accord, Civic
Hyundai: Accent, Elantra, Ioniq (excluding Ioniq 5), Kona, Kona EV, Palisade, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Venue
Infiniti: Q50, Q60, QX50, QX55, QX60, QX80
Jeep: Compass, Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
Kia: Carnival, Forte, K5, Niro, Rio, Sorento
Lincoln: Navigator, Nautilus
Maserati: Ghibli, Levante, MC20, Quattroporte
Nissan: Armada, Pathfinder, Rogue
Porsche: 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan, Macan
Ram: 1500, 2500/3500, ProMaster
Toyota: Tundra, Supra
Volkswagen: Arteon, Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI/Golf R, ID.4, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan

Please note that not all vehicles from automakers support wireless CarPlay, and support may vary depending on the specific model configuration you purchase. This list may not be complete; please call your local dealer for details.

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned on on your iPhone. Also, check if you've enabled Airplane Mode, which prevents your phone from making any wireless connections.

Apple CarPlay is limited

If CarPlay isn't detecting your iPhone, you need to make sure CarPlay isn't restricted on your phone. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and tap Allowed Apps to enable CarPlay.

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CarPlay connection is blocked

Another issue with wireless CarPlay not working properly could be that the CarPlay connection is blocked. If it's blocked, CarPlay can't activate. You can resolve this by going to Settings > General > CarPlay, selecting your car from the connections list, and then turning on CarPlay.

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