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How to Connect Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

Apple CarPlay in a 2021 Honda Accord

 

In the modern tech era, devices need to be at hand many times during the day of Selma drivers, but that isn’t safe. With the introduction of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, you can now use your devices hands-free while maintaining your concentration on the road. But not many people know how to connect Apple CarPlay® or how to use Android Auto™ wireless.

Use this guide put together by the specialist at Freeway Toyota for more information on connecting these apps. Schedule a service appointment with our service center near Tulare today, and we’ll get this done for you today! Contact us today!

How to Connect Apple CarPlay®

Like most things that involve modern tech, there are steps that need to be taken in order for the service to work properly. If you’re having trouble learning how to connect Apple CarPlay® to your new vehicle, use the following steps to do so:

  1. Plug your smartphone into your CarPlay USB Port and Look for the CarPlay logo.
  2. Go to “Settings” and then click “General” and “CarPlay.” Choose your vehicle from the “Available Cars” list.
  3. Press the Voice Control button on your steering wheel or hold the CarPlay Home button on your touchscreen.
  4. Siri will appear, and the Apple CarPlay® features are now enabled for use.

How to Connect Android Auto™ 

Learning how to use Android Auto™ without a USB can also be a little tricky for Fresno drivers who have never used it before. There are many different steps that need to be taken on how to use Android Auto™, which aren’t that hard to do. Use the steps below:

  1. Go to your car’s settings and Make sure Android Auto™ is enabled.
  2. Download the Android Auto app from Google Play or connect your phone to the car’s USB port.
  3. Unlock your phone screen.
  4. Scroll through the safety information and app stipulations.
  5. Turn on your phone notifications for Android Auto.
  6. Select Android Auto, and start using the available features!

Visit Freeway Toyota for Your Auto Needs

Now that you know how to use Android Auto™ wireless and how to connect Apple CarPlay®, visit us at our Visalia-area dealership for your auto needs. If you’re having trouble using your devices with your car, our technicians can easily get this done for you today!

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