The convenience of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

We all know that using your phone while driving is dangerous. At the same time, in 2023, we can't live without our smartphones. In fact, our phones are packed with handy features that make driving much easier and more enjoyable. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay make these features easy to use. Think of apps like Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, and Flitsmeister.

Integration of smartphone apps in your car

These convenient features are available on your smartphone and are often more powerful and significantly easier to use than the standard features of the built-in navigation systems in modern cars. That's why many car manufacturers and drivers are opting to forgo these navigation systems and instead use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. These systems allow you to control your phone's functions via your car's central display. This makes navigating and playing music much faster, smoother, and incredibly easy.

How does Apple Carplay work? && Android Auto?

Both systems essentially operate on a similar principle. They offer a limited number of your phone's functions in a clear and concise manner via your car's screen. With larger buttons and the omission of unnecessary features, they're much faster and easier to use than placing your phone in a holder on the window or dashboard. Moreover, cars often have larger screens, which automatically makes navigation much clearer. Both systems also limit the number of notifications you receive, so you're not distracted by incoming WhatsApp messages or other notifications while driving.

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Keep in mind: these are only features that benefit the passenger! While driving, you should focus solely on the road.

Always up-to-date navigation

The biggest advantage of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is the fact that they run on your smartphone. This ensures the system is always up-to-date. This is especially beneficial for used cars, as built-in navigation systems typically only receive updates for a few years. With Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, you always have the latest version and up-to-date navigation. So you know exactly when traffic is likely, even if your car is over 15 years old!

Installing Apple CarPlay in your car

CarPlay is supported by all iPhones running iOS 7 or later. Please note that your car must be compatible with CarPlay. If not, you can of course also use a 2 din car radio or 1 din car radio with carplay Order from our webshop. Newer models also offer wireless connectivity, while other cars still require a cable.

Wired connection

Connect your iPhone to your car's USB port using an original Apple cable. Select Apple CarPlay on the car's screen, and you're all set to use CarPlay!

Wireless connection

Press and hold the voice control button on the steering wheel or dashboard to turn on the car's Bluetooth. On your iPhone, go to 'Settings' -> 'General' -> 'CarPlay' and select your car to connect. Simple as that.

Using CarPlay

While most cars are equipped with a touchscreen multimedia system, CarPlay also works perfectly with voice control. It's important to enable Siri on your phone. Once connected, press the voice control button and ask Siri to play a song, set a destination, or call a contact.

A major advantage of CarPlay is that you can customize which apps are visible on your car's screen on your phone. To set this, go to "General" -> 'CarPlay' and select the car. Select 'Customize' to open the application list. Use the plus and minus buttons to add or remove apps, and hold down to change the order.

Install Android Auto in your car

Most smartphones run on Google's Android operating system. Google introduced Android Auto in 2014, but it wasn't officially supported in the Netherlands for a long time. Fortunately, this has changed, and we've been able to use Android Auto for quite some time now. For phones running Android 6 through 9, you need to download the Android Auto app from the app store, while the functionality is built in as standard from Android 10 onwards.

Connecting Android Auto

Connect your phone to the car's multimedia system or radio with a USB cable. Android Auto will start automatically or display a message asking if you want to start Android Auto. If not, press the Android Auto button on the screen of your radio or infotainment system.

If both your phone and car support wireless connectivity for Android Auto, first connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth. Then you can launch Android Auto from your car's home screen.

Using Android Auto

Once Android Auto is active, you'll see a simplified home screen with just a few apps that are useful while driving. You can easily operate the system via the screen, but it's safer to use voice commands. This works through Google Assistant and is also available in Dutch! Press the voice control button and ask to call someone from your contacts, play your favorite music, or enter a destination for navigation.

By default, all apps compatible with Android Auto are displayed on your car's screen. You can configure these via your phone, just like on your iPhone. Another handy feature is the ability to add a shortcut to call a contact with a single button press.

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In summary, both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto offer seamless integration of your smartphone with your car's infotainment system. With voice control and a simple interface, you can safely and easily make calls, navigate, and play music while driving.

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