What USB-C to USB cables are compatible with iPhone 15 Pro for CarPlay

Look in the (online) Apple Store. You will find an adaptor Lightning x USB-C which will go between your existing cable and the new iPhone.

With a bit of luck this link will work, but be careful for regional variations for where you live...

USB-C to Lightning Adapter - Apple

To make matters worse (at least here in Australia) - they sell USB A to USB C cable ON THEIR WEBSITE - yet it does not work with car play!! It is a Belkin cable, but on Apple site... they should declare it does not or at least it may not work with car play! I might have gone for iPhone 14 Pro had I known about this issue (no cable that'd work with my car)... I don't think I'm ready to replace the car (2022 Mazda) yet, especially not because of the phone. Not happy...

At least they refunded my money immediately and without asking for a cable back... that is a good service.

You're welcome!

You have a couple options:

1. You can buy a USB to USB C adapter if you have another USB C to USB C cable you could use
2. You can buy a USB A to USB C cable

I bought a new cable which is USB A (the end you plug into your car) to USB C on Amazon. This should work well:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3B73MWX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I especially like how it's coiled and takes up virtually no space when not being used, but extends easily when being used.

I was having issues, but these cables solved the problem in both vehicles:

Anker Premium Nylon USB-C to USB-A (series 3). No longer on Anker's website, but exist on Newegg:

https://www.newegg.com/p/0S8-014F-00215?Item=9SIACCUDSW7671

I had many cables work briefly with Carplay, only to fail a short time later. This was particularly misleading for me as I tried more expensive cables hoping to find one that would work long-term. In the end I gave up, changed tactics and bought a wireless Carplay adapter (many find Ottocast u2-air to work well but you need to check with your car model) - this has been a much better option, reducing wear & tear on our phone port. NB: a wireless charging magnetic phone mount completes the entirely wire-free setup.

Hi there - I had the same issue connecting to my Mazda. When buying a cord, you need a cord, not a charger. The charger isn’t complex enough to exchange data, only charge the battery.

I purchased Native Union Belt Cable at Best Buy. The back of the box says “cable to sync and charge”. Hope this helps a lot of peoples frustration!

I use Anker USB-A to USB-C with my 15 pro in my Hyundai for CarPlay. Works great and didn't have issues with my previous S22U and current 15 Pro. Been using the same cable for over 1 year.

I have an Apple USB to Lightning cable with the new Apple Lightning to USB C cable and my IPhone 15 Pro cuts out and drops calls or loses CarPlay all together... Not just in my vehicle but, also in another Vehicle with Carplay... Apple needs to have a Certicified USB A----USB C Cable...

Brenda: the cable they need is a USB. (male) to USB-C (NOT a "lightening"). New iPhones no longer connect with "lightening" cables.

There are plenty of USB to lightening everywhere, but I haven't found one to connect to the USB-C on my new iPhone 15 AND that is certified Apple AND will work with CarPlay

I am extremely irked that Apple won’t make a USB-C to USB-A cable. I have purchased three separate cables now (Belkin is best but not with Apple reliability) and all cut out routinely compared to any Apple cable. I have considered downgrading back to my iPhone X for navigation to at least have a safe connection again - easier than buying all new cars.

Looking for a usb to usb-c for my Apple CarPlay and Apple 15 pro max . All knock offs cut out including Belkin