Learn how to use your iPhone or iPad in your car instead of CarPlay with this tutorial. In this guide, we’ll show you how to connect your device to your car radio and create shortcuts to play your favorite music playlist, as well as change your home screen to resemble a CarPlay interface.
What You Need:
Before diving in, you’ll need a way to connect your device to your car radio. If Bluetooth doesn’t work, a Lightning or USB-C cable to USB-A cable might be necessary, and you may also need to connect it to an audio input on your dashboard. To use CarPlay, make sure Siri voice control is activated and that your iOS device has an internet connection via WLAN or cellular network.
Creating Shortcuts:
If you’re new to creating shortcuts, don’t worry. We’ll show you how to create one to play your Apple Music favorites playlist in a few simple steps:
- Open the Shortcuts app and make sure “My Shortcuts” is selected.
- Tap the “+” sign in the upper right corner and name your shortcut, such as “Play Favorites”.
- Tap “Add Action”, search for “Music,” and select “Play Music” under “Media.”
- Select “Listen Now” and find your favorite mix by tapping the plus icon.
- Tap the “Settings” icon and select “Add to Home Screen”. Name your shortcut if it doesn’t have one already and tap “Add”.
With this shortcut, you’ll have an icon on your home screen that launches your favorite playlist when tapped. You can create multiple shortcuts for different playlists, maps, and other actions.
Changing Your Home Screen:
If you want to keep your touch shortcuts on your home screen, create a new home screen with the new focus mode:
- Hold and drag the new shortcut icon to the right until a new blank screen appears.
- Open “Settings” and select “Focus”.
- Select a focus mode or create one and return to the list.
- Under “Opportunities,” select “Home Screen”.
- Activate “Custom Pages,” and select the new screen you created earlier.
You’ll now have a new home screen similar to CarPlay, complete with your customized touch shortcuts and widgets.
FAQ:
1. Can I use CarPlay if my car doesn’t have a touch screen?
Yes, you can use CarPlay on cars without a touch screen using a combination of Siri voice control and buttons located on your car steering wheel or dashboard.
2. Do all iOS devices work with CarPlay?
No, not all iOS devices are compatible with CarPlay. Check with your device’s manufacturer to see if your device is compatible.
3. Can I stream music through CarPlay?
Yes, you can stream music through CarPlay using apps like Apple Music and Spotify.
4. Can I use CarPlay wirelessly?
Yes, CarPlay can be used wirelessly with some car models and iOS devices.
Final Remarks:
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