For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more.
Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience…
Customize your CarPlay apps and Home Screen
A lot of your favorite apps are probably available on CarPlay, but that doesn’t mean you want all of them on your CarPlay Home Screen. Thankfully, it’s easy to adjust those options.
Open the Settings app on your iPhone Tap “General” Tap “CarPlay” Tap your car’s name and choose “Customize”
Here, you’ll see a full list of all the CarPlay apps on your phone. You can simply tap on the red minus sign to hide apps from appearing on CarPlay.
You can also rearrange your CarPlay Home Screen while on this page of the Settings app. Simply drag the apps into your desired order using the three lines on the right side of the app icons.
CarPlay wallpapers
While you can’t use any photo as your CarPlay wallpaper, Apple does offer a selection of pre-installed options.
Open the Settings app on CarPlay itself Select “Wallpaper” Choose your desired wallpaper and tap “Set”
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