Apple CarPlay: you can do all this with it!
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How does Apple CarPlay work?
Apple CarPlay is designed for iPhone users. This system allows you to control all your iPhone's key functions through your car's multimedia system. This includes functions such as calling, playing music, navigating, and sending messages.
Is your iPhone paired with your car's multimedia system? Then it's important to grant permission through your phone settings. Once this is done, the connection will be established automatically. From that moment on, the familiar iOS interface will appear on the car's screen.
Cars with Apple CarPlay
As we've mentioned before, more and more cars are equipped with Apple CarPlay as standard. If your car doesn't have Apple CarPlay, fortunately there are plenty of other ways to use it. There are universal car radios that can be retrofitted. We have a wide range of 1-DIN car radios and 2-DIN car radios, which are equipped with Apple CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay: possibilities
Listening to music
One of the most important features of Apple CarPlay is, of course, the ability to listen to music wirelessly, directly from your iPhone. This saves you a lot of hassle, and let's be honest, good music makes the drive much more enjoyable.
Send voice messages
With Apple CarPlay, you practically never have to be offline again. Thanks to the smart car system, you can use Siri to speak messages, including WhatsApp and your iPhone's default messaging app. So you're always online, safely!
Navigate
What makes Apple CarPlay so accessible is the ease with which you can use navigation apps like Maps and Google Maps. This eliminates the need to regularly update your TomTom or standard navigation system. These aforementioned apps adjust the route based on current traffic conditions. This means you'll always see the fastest route!
To call
When you're driving, you're not going to be making calls behind the wheel. Fortunately, with the advent of Apple CarPlay, you no longer have to. You can easily make hands-free calls thanks to your car's sound system. Pretty convenient, right?
Fun Apple CarPlay apps
What makes using Apple CarPlay so enjoyable is, of course, the fact that you can also enjoy all kinds of apps. Think of:
TuneIn
We've all been there. Finding a new radio station can be incredibly frustrating. We're mainly talking about finding the right frequency. Fortunately, there are plenty of solutions. With TuneIn, you can listen to virtually any radio station online.
Flashmeister
When we're on the road, it's important to keep an eye on speed. We all forget this sometimes and drive a few kilometers too fast. It's a real shame, of course. Use Flitsmeister! Flitsmeister keeps you updated on all speed cameras and average speed checks. This way, you'll never accidentally exceed the speed limit again.
Audible
Don't know what to listen to and fed up with all the music? Then use Audible! Audible is an app with all kinds of audiobooks. So, do you have a long car ride? Then Audible is the perfect way to kill time.
Is wireless Apple CarPlay possible?
Yes, absolutely. There are plenty of ways to use Apple CarPlay wirelessly. It's important to consider two factors. Not every car supports wireless CarPlay from the factory. Does your car not support wireless CarPlay? No worries. By using a CarPlay dongle or CarPlay box you can transform your existing CarPlay into a wireless CarPlay system!
As you've read, Apple CarPlay offers a wealth of possibilities. Curious if you can use Apple CarPlay in your car? Feel free to contact us! Our team is always ready to provide you with advice. Thanks to our wide selection, we're sure to have a car radio with Apple CarPlay that fits your car!
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