Apple Music not working with CarPlay

I have a issue where apple music is not working correctly with CarPlay.


Sometimes songs play fine, sometimes I get first 15 seconds and then the song wont continue and sometimes a song just wont play. And sometimes Apple Music freezes at random times where nothing is usable.


I have tried following things:


1) Disabled bluetooth and used wired CarPlay instead of wireless.

2) Restarted phone

3) Tried different settings on music quality

4) Some other random "solutions" I have found on the internet regarding this issue.


And nothing works. I can also say that it is not a cars issue, because I have tried it in multiple different cars and the issue still remains.


I'm on the latest iOS version (16.5) and also there are no issues with data connectivity or download speeds as well.

iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Jun 13, 2023 03:34 AM

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Aug 11, 2023 12:43 PM in response to kaurruudus

SAME! My CarPlay does work, it is just not "registering" when I plug my phone in. Instead of automatically reading my phone and connecting to CarPlay, it is showing it is only playing music via my USB port. I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max and drive a 2017 Audi A4.


I have tried:


  • Confirmed with dealership USB port was working correctly
  • Confirmed with dealership all of the software was updated on my car
  • Purchased several Apple Certified lightning cable from the Apple Store
  • Reset the network on my phone
  • Completely deleted my phone back to factory settings and restored from a backup
  • Deleted CarPlay from my Car/Phone and started over from scratch
  • Checked the Screen Time/Content Privacy Restrictions
  • Confirmed car's infotainment system menu was enabled
  • Sent in a video / photo to Apple Help Desk showing it is not registering my phone, but will allow ApplePlay from any other phone that is not on 16.6


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