Apple CarPlay not showing all my radio stations

I have a list of local broadcasters on the radio tab in the music app. When I connect my phone to Apple CarPlay via cable on my Honda City, I only see the first four stations and can’t scroll through the list. I am on the latest version of iPhone. Why can’t I see the full list?

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 9, 2023 05:13 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2023 07:14 AM

Thanks for the additional information, elsieooi. The following link may be able to help, as it goes through steps with CarPlay: If you need help with CarPlay


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.
2) If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display.
3) Restart your iPhone and your car. 
4) Make sure that Siri is on.
5) 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.
6) Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.
7) Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information.
If you still have issues connecting to CarPlay, contact Apple Support.

Regards.

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Jan 12, 2023 07:14 AM in response to elsieooi

Thanks for the additional information, elsieooi. The following link may be able to help, as it goes through steps with CarPlay: If you need help with CarPlay


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.
2) If CarPlay doesn't activate automatically, look for the CarPlay logo on your car's display.
3) Restart your iPhone and your car. 
4) Make sure that Siri is on.
5) 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.
6) Go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your car, then tap Forget This Car. Then set up CarPlay again.
7) Make sure that your CarPlay stereo is using the latest firmware from the car manufacturer. Check your car's manual for more information.
If you still have issues connecting to CarPlay, contact Apple Support.

Regards.

Jan 11, 2023 09:02 AM in response to elsieooi

Hi elsieooi,


Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!


We understand that you're unable to see all stations while your iPhone is connected via CarPlay.


Are the stations available via CarPlay if you ask Siri to play the stations?


If you can change how you scroll in CarPlay by using the rotary knob or the touchscreen, does it make a difference if you change how you scroll? This article will show you how to adjust your settings: Use your vehicle’s built-in controls to control CarPlay - Apple Support

  • "Open an app: Tap the app on the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob to select the app, then press the knob.

  • Switch between CarPlay Dashboard and CarPlay Home: CarPlay Dashboard displays several items you likely want to view or control, such as driving directions, audio playback, and suggestions from Siri. CarPlay Home shows all your CarPlay apps organized into pages.
  • To go to CarPlay Home, tap the Home button on the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob to select the Home button, then press the knob.
  • To go to CarPlay Dashboard, tap the Dashboard button, or turn the rotary knob to select the Dashboard button, then press the knob.
  • Return to your vehicle’s Home Screen: Select the icon with your vehicle’s logo if it appears on CarPlay Home or, if available, the physical Home button on your radio.
  • Return to a recently used app: Tap its icon on the edge of the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob to the icon, then press the knob.
  • View additional apps: If you have more than eight apps, some may appear on another page of CarPlay Home. To view them, swipe left on the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob. (See Use other apps with CarPlay.)
  • Scroll quickly through a list: Tap the letters in the list on the right side of the touchscreen, or turn the rotary knob.
  • Control audio playback: Use the audio playback controls on CarPlay Dashboard. Or from CarPlay Home, select Now Playing to view and control the current audio app."


We look forward to your reply.


Cheers!

Jan 12, 2023 05:42 AM in response to Miche11e_P

Hi Less, I am able to control CarPlay on my car but the local broadcasters list on the car only shows the first 4 stations. There is no option to scroll further. Siri recognizes the other radio stations. The other stations are displayed on my phone and I can play the other stations through my phone in the car but I don’t want to use the phone while driving

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