Welcome to a beginner’s guide on how to use Apple CarPlay in your Toyota vehicle, as well as looking at the various features of the system and how to use them. Apple CarPlay is available on all current models. There is an Apple CarPlay upgrade available for Corolla and RAV4 models produced since 2019. Click here for more information.
To ensure CarPlay is switched on:
- Menu
- Setup
- General – CarPlay is switched on
Only Apple-approved third-party apps can be used.
Connect your iPhone (5 or later) using a USB-Lightning cable, by plugging it into the USB data port.
The first time you connect, a message will offer you three options: Do Not Enable, which you might want to choose if all you want to do is charge your phone, not connect it to the multimedia system; Enable Once, if it’s a friend or relative’s phone that you only want to provide temporary access to the car’s infotainment system; or Always Enable, so your phone automatically connects to the car every time you plug it into the cable.
You’ll then get a message to say that all your Bluetooth devices will be disconnected.
Wireless CarPlay?
At the time of this article’s publication, Apple CarPlay only works through a wired connection in Toyota models except for GR Supra, which is available with a wireless CarPlay setup. To connect the wireless system, pair the phone to the Toyota multimedia system using Bluetooth, choosing Apple CarPlay as the primary function.
You’ll then get a prompt on your phone to check that you want to use CarPlay with this vehicle, so tap Use CarPlay.
Now, every time your phone is in your Toyota, the phone will automatically connect to the car.
If you want to connect to CarPlay through the display for your car’s infotainment system, just tap the Apple CarPlay icon in the main menu. You can also access it via the Media/Radio and Communications icons.
Once you’re connected, you’ll see a grid of app icons in the CarPlay display, a lot like those on the phone home screen. These will probably cover more than one page – especially if you use music streaming services such as Spotify, or alternative navigation apps such as Waze – so all you need to do is swipe between pages to find the app you need. However, there’s also a shortcut menu on the side of the main page of icons, so you can just jump to the most-used apps.
You can access apps by using Apple’s Siri voice control function. If you have voice control in your Toyota, just hold down the voice button on your steering wheel and Siri will respond by asking what you’d like to do.
Hi can you advise if CHR reg SL20 BSX has Apple CarPlay? Or is suitable for retrofit? Many thanks
Morning Gayle,
Yes, your C-HR Hybrid features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Thank you.
Hi team, is my vehicle YD18DSZ compatible with apple car play?
Thanks in advance,
Beth
Morning Beth.
Thanks for your question.
No, your Toyota Aygo does not feature Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and there is currently no retrofit available.
Sorry for any disappointment caused.
Thank you.
Hi
Trying to find out if my Aygo is compatible with apple carplay – yp19zpf as I can’t get it to work.
Thanks
Hi Laura, thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, your Aygo does not feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and there isn’t currently a retrofit available.
Sorry for any disappointment caused.
Thank you.
Hi,
I have an iPhone, and when I connected the USB I accidently pressed “Do Not Enable” and now I can’t seem to find the three options again in order to choose “Always Enable”.
What can I do?
Thanks,
Tal
Hi Tal, thanks for your comment.
Please contact our Connectivity Team for assistance with this. You can find them here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre/connectivity.
Thanks.
why is there no upgrade for Apple CarPlay. this is something that wasn’t pointed out to me on purchase, when will an upgrade be available.
Hi Dawn, thanks for your question.
You can see vehicles available for the Apple CarPlay/Anbdroid Auto upgrade, here: https://mag.toyota.co.uk/toyota-apple-carplay-and-android-auto-upgrade/.
Thanks.
does my toyota CH-R reg FJ67RYM has carplay as I am unable to see its icon. my iphone constantly searching for device. also, can i use screen mirroring or not.
Hi, thanks for your question.
This vehicle does not have Apple CarPlay fitted.
We would recommend contacting our Connectivity Team for assistance if your multimedia system is not working. You can find them here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre/connectivity.
Thanks.
Is there a Apple CarPlay retrofit for a Yaris reg CT19 KFG
Hi Bargie,
Thanks for your comment.
Unfortunately, Apple CarPlay cannot be retrofitted to this model.
Thanks.
Hello I was wondering if my Toyota aygo Fv15kzt has appleplay/ car play on it or not
Hi Jennifer, thanks for your comment.
This vehicle is not fitted with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Thanks.
can you please advise if the c-hr YE70CEF has car play and wireless car play?
Hi Hugo, thanks for your comment.
This vehicle is fitted with Apple Carplay and Android Auto.
Thanks.
Is Apple Car Play available to be retro fitted to my RAV4 reg RUI8312, if the affirmative, what would be the cost please?
Hi Peter, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is compatible with the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrade.
Please contact your Toyota Centre to get this fitted.
Thanks.