Siri tells me she can't give me directions while I am in the car. how can I fix this

Siri tells me she can't give me directions while I am in the car. how can I fix this


Posted on Nov 22, 2022 11:25 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2022 8:25 AM

Thanks for reaching out JTgroundhog,


Are you using CarPlay? If so, follow these steps to use turn-by-turn navigation while driving: Get turn-by-turn directions with CarPlay - Apple Support


If you don't have that option, check to see if Siri gives step-by-step directions when you're not driving, for instance, when walking. Let us know what happens.


Take care.

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Nov 24, 2022 8:25 AM in response to JTgroundhog

Thanks for reaching out JTgroundhog,


Are you using CarPlay? If so, follow these steps to use turn-by-turn navigation while driving: Get turn-by-turn directions with CarPlay - Apple Support


If you don't have that option, check to see if Siri gives step-by-step directions when you're not driving, for instance, when walking. Let us know what happens.


Take care.

Jan 5, 2023 12:26 AM in response to FranklyTunes

As maddening as I find this issue, it is a relief to see that others are having the same problem.


I’m currently on a cross country drive, and when I ask Siri for directions to the nearest gas station and it says that nonsense, “I can’t show you that while you’re in the car,” it’s crazy-making and very dangerous.


Please stop answering with instructions regarding how to use maps or the bit about “Driving” in Focus. Neither of these applies.


Please, please—fix this problem!

Jan 5, 2023 2:49 AM in response to clv100

I spent 4 hours on the phone with apple support about this issue on CarPlay. I had to clear all my settings off (which is a pain) on my iPhone and it still didn't work. While waiting for a call back from support I tried: "Siri give me directions to Jane Doe HOME". That worked. It appears that you now have to say the address type like home or work for a contact to get the directions. This was not a CarPlay issue because the same thing was happening on the iPhone (13 Pro Max) and the support was being tested on the iPhone NOT CarPlay. I have used the address type on CarPlay now for the contact address and it works.

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