Apple CarPlay not showing in the settings menu

How to fix Apple CarPlay if it’s not showing in the settings menu?


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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 20, 2022 10:37 AM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2022 01:26 PM

Hello Salman2000,


Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. Let's make sure that you car supports CarPlay. You can check that here: iOS - CarPlay - Available Models


You'll also want to check that there are no restrictions enabled that would prevent CarPlay from appearing. See: If you need help with CarPlay


"If you need help with CarPlay

If CarPlay doesn't work like you expect, learn what to do.


First, make sure that your country or region supports CarPlay and that your car supports CarPlay. If you're unsure if your car supports CarPlay, contact the vehicle manufacturer.

Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS. If your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS, follow these steps — checking CarPlay after each step:

  1. Check your connection to your CarPlay stereo:
    • If you have a wired connection, try connecting again with a different USB cable to a different USB port if you have one.
    • If you have a wireless connection, make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled under Settings > Wi-Fi and Settings > Bluetooth.
  1. If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display.
  2. Restart your iPhone and your car. 
  3. Make sure that Siri is on.
  4. If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap Allowed Apps and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.
  5. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.
  6. Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information."


Let us know if this helps.


Thanks.



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Oct 22, 2022 01:26 PM in response to Salman2000

Hello Salman2000,


Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. Let's make sure that you car supports CarPlay. You can check that here: iOS - CarPlay - Available Models


You'll also want to check that there are no restrictions enabled that would prevent CarPlay from appearing. See: If you need help with CarPlay


"If you need help with CarPlay

If CarPlay doesn't work like you expect, learn what to do.


First, make sure that your country or region supports CarPlay and that your car supports CarPlay. If you're unsure if your car supports CarPlay, contact the vehicle manufacturer.

Make sure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS. If your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS, follow these steps — checking CarPlay after each step:

  1. Check your connection to your CarPlay stereo:
    • If you have a wired connection, try connecting again with a different USB cable to a different USB port if you have one.
    • If you have a wireless connection, make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled under Settings > Wi-Fi and Settings > Bluetooth.
  1. If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display.
  2. Restart your iPhone and your car. 
  3. Make sure that Siri is on.
  4. If your iPhone isn't detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn't restricted. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap Allowed Apps and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.
  5. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.
  6. Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information."


Let us know if this helps.


Thanks.



Oct 22, 2022 03:33 PM in response to Keisha_Keisha

Hey, thanks for your response but I've noticed that for some reason my phone settings did not show Apple Carplay at all. It wasn't even detected when I tried using the search bar in the settings app. So I reset all settings and Carplay showed up and everything worked again, it even fixed a bug in my Airpods which didn't allow me to use spatial audio! If anyone else has this problem I suggest you do the same.

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