Apple Carplay music volume a lot softer after last IOS update

Thank you, that did it!! Appreciate you sharing this info.

Also adding I’m having the same problem. What used to be volume 20 is now volume 30 for an equivalent loudness.

iPhone 14

iOS 17.1.1

connecting to Apple CarPlay via USB

This is the exact same issue I have been having, in my car with an upgraded sound system and on my headphones. It’s very noticeable on my apple gen 2 AirPods while at the gym. I can’t get it loud enough to drown out the gym noise/ music in the background; which has not been an issue prior to update. This all happened the morning after my recent overnight update. I realize this post is of zero help, but I am hoping to draw more attention to this as I can’t find info on this matter anywhere else. Thanks for posting this!

Same! 20 in my car via Apple CarPlay was pretty much my max, now it’s 30. And my headphones still won’t go as loud. At a loss and really disappointed. I would hate to have to get a droid or another brand but if this is the new norm, im out. I’m in my 40’s and go to concerts, so my hearing isn’t the best I need that loud volume lol

I tried the following from another discussion and it worked for me.

Go to Settings >Music >Turn off Sound Check.