How To Fix It When Apple Carplay Is Not Working

Here’s how to get everything reconnected if Apple CarPlay isn’t working.

Causes for Apple CarPlay Not Working

There are various reasons that Apple CarPlay may not work or may stop working, even if it has worked in the past. These include:

Problems with an iOS update.Integration issues between apps.Incompatibility issues.iPhone not detected.

How to Fix Apple CarPlay Issues

Regardless of the issue, no connection, no sound, apps not working, there are a series of steps you can work through to correct the problem. Try each of these steps to see if it solves your problem and gets CarPlay going again. If not, move on to the next one. It’s probably that before you reach the end of the list, you’ll have solved whatever problem you might be having.

Listen for “Hey Siri"Press Side Button for SiriAllow Siri When Locked

The Allow Siri When Locked option is the one that most often trips people up because it isn’t always enabled.

If your car supports a wireless connection, go to Settings > General > CarPlay and tap Available Cars. Then select your car to create the connection.If you’re using a wired connection, reconnect the USB cable and follow any on-screen prompts that appear.