For several versions of iOS we can use our iPhone connected to the car thanks to CarPlay , although with iOS 14 great news arrived . It is a version of our own iPhone that will appear on the screen of our car and that allows us a much safer control of various iPhone applications.
CarPlay on iOS 14
For example, we can see Google Maps, reply to WhatsApp messages or play Spotify lists from the screen and the steering wheel controls. However, most cars support CarPlay via cables, although Apple CarPlay is also compatible wirelessly .
What is CarPlay and how is it used?
CarPlay is a smarter and safer way to use iPhone in the car without taking your attention away from the road . When we connect the iPhone to CarPlay, we can see on the screen step-by-step directions, make calls, send and receive messages, listen to music and much more.
Using CarPlay wirelessly is more interesting
We can also use the buttons on the steering wheel to control music or even invoke Siri. The only thing you must have is a car, or an infotainment system, compatible with CarPlay and connect your iPhone .
By simply connecting the iPhone using a USB cable, and selecting CarPlay on your car screen, you can start using this iPhone function . However, there are also ways for this connection to be made wirelessly.
How to use CarPlay wirelessly
There are certain cars that are already compatible with wireless CarPlay, however many other brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault, Volvo and many others do not support wireless CarPlay . But fortunately there is a solution.
Since changing a car to one that does have wireless CarPlay is not an option, there is a way to enjoy CarPlay wirelessly in any car through an external accessory that we connect to our infotainment system.
The best known option is CPLAY2AIR , a small adapter that we will connect to the same USB of our car in which we connect the iPhone and that will allow us to have CarPlay wirelessly in our car. It accumulates very good evaluations, although its price is high. It is only sold through its official website .
Introduction video for CPLAY2air adapter from Solutions4Auto on Vimeo .
There are also other options on Amazon that promise to activate wireless CarPlay in any car. By doing so, you will forget about the cables. Just by getting into the car with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on on your iPhone , you can use CarPlay wirelessly .
One of the top-rated options is Carlinkit 2.0 , although it’s not affordable either. In AliExpress we also have interesting cheaper options , but you should assess whether it is worth it since dealing with guarantees is not easy.
Remember that for everything to work, the first time you must enter your iPhone in Settings> General> CarPlay , click on Available cars and select your car . Now CarPlay will work without wires wirelessly every time you get in and start the car.