Shortcuts/Widget To Toggle CarPlay Button

Hi! I have a suggestion regarding CarPlay, rather than a question. Please enable shortcuts to allow us to quickly toggle the CarPlay switch on or off while we're in our car. I prefer that CarPlay connects automatically whenever I start the car, but there are times when I'd like to have discreet phone conversations or watch media content on my iPhone without the audio being played on the car speakers. I usually engage in these activities when I'm not driving and the car is stationary, such as when I'm waiting for someone in a parking bay with other people in the car. However, as soon as I resume driving, I'd like to connect to CarPlay again so I can listen to Apple Music while driving. Currently, toggling the CarPlay button through the Settings/CarPlay/MyCar/CarPlay On/Off menu feels troublesome and highly inconvenient. Therefore, I kindly request that you make it available through shortcuts or even a widget. I believe many others facing the same issue would also appreciate this improvement. Thank you for considering my suggestion.

Posted on Dec 3, 2023 06:27 AM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2024 10:49 AM

I have a slightly different situation where my phone continues to connect to CarPlay when I'm in my house but too close to my car. I was able to set up a shortcut (and homescreen icon) that takes me directly to Settings/General/CarPlay. I still have to tap my vehicle(CarPlay device) then hit the toggle, but it's better than adding those additional 3 presses.


In the Shortcuts App

  • create a new Action and search for Safari
  • select Open URLS and enter
  • prefs:root=General&path=CARPLAY


Click on the Action at the top of the screen to name it, choose icon and then Add to Home Screen


Hope this helps.

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Feb 17, 2024 10:49 AM in response to RAG74

I have a slightly different situation where my phone continues to connect to CarPlay when I'm in my house but too close to my car. I was able to set up a shortcut (and homescreen icon) that takes me directly to Settings/General/CarPlay. I still have to tap my vehicle(CarPlay device) then hit the toggle, but it's better than adding those additional 3 presses.


In the Shortcuts App

  • create a new Action and search for Safari
  • select Open URLS and enter
  • prefs:root=General&path=CARPLAY


Click on the Action at the top of the screen to name it, choose icon and then Add to Home Screen


Hope this helps.

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