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.
Can I get Apple CarPlay on my Yaris Icon Tech 1.5 hybrid automatic registration SK20 DWL
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Hi Helen, thanks for your question.
This vehicle does not have Apple CarPlay fitted.
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hi seller was sure like my toyota have apple carplay but i think it’s not true. Can you check ? toyota chr NU20RUH
Hi Bart, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is fitted with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Hi, My reg is YA21ETD (Yaris 1.5 Design). Wanted to know 2 things, as of now only wired apple carplay and android auto is possible so is there any chance or plans of getting it updated to wireless in the near future or does it still exist now in my model? Another question, am not able to connect MyT app multimedia registration to my infotainment system, how to do it or does the system gets updated automatically when I’ll take it to the dealership services?
Hi Nekhel, thanks for your question.
We currently have no information on future plans for Apple CarPlay/Android Auto upgrades.
In regards to your second question, please contact our Connectivity Team for assistance. You can find them here: https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre/connectivity.
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hi is apple car play available on CH-R 2019 68 model please?
Hi Gemma, thanks for your question.
Please provide a Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
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Hello, I’ve been told my Toyota C-hr Hybrid Dynamic Automatic 2019 Registration BD68 PUK has Apple CarPlay functionality, however struggling to find this.
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Hi Layo, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not fitted with Apple CarPlay. However, you can connect your phone to the vehicle via bluetooth.
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Please can you check to see if my car has Apple car play NU69 FNV
Hi Sami, thanks for your question.
Please may you confirm your Vehicle Registration, as our system does not recognise this.
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Hi I pressed, do not enable when I had friends phone connected, I no longer get the option for Apple CarPlay pop up when I connect the phones via usb. How can I re-enable – car Toyota Corolla 2021 plate United Kingdom. From Mo. Please help
Hi Mo, thanks for your comment.
Please provide a Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
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Hi I have Toyota CHR 2018 OM53 ERA does it have CarPlay?
If it doesn’t have CarPlay can it be updated or downloaded ?
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Hi Omera, thanks for your question.
This vehicle does not have Apple CarPlay fitted and is not compatible with the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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Wondering how much roughly it would cost to fit in Apple Car play in my CHR if it doesn’t already support it?
Hi Baiba, thanks for your question.
The Toyota C-HR is not eligible for the Apple CarPlay upgrade.
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Can I use Apple car play in my 2018 Auris VRM: SY68 YJH?
Hi, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is not fitted with Apple CarPlay.
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Does the aygo x play 2017 model have apple car play?
Hi Cathal, thanks for your question.
Please provide a Vehicle Registration so that we can look into this.
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Hi Is it possible to upgrade 2019 Toyota Rav 4 2.5L Hybrid Icon trim with apple car
play and whats the rough cost?
Registration is WR69PRZ
Hi Guy, thanks for your question.
This vehicle is eligible for the Apple CarPlay upgrade. Please contact your Toyota Centre to get this fitted.
We recommend having the upgrade installed during a scheduled service. In this way it is efficiently incorporated into the technician’s time, allowing the price to be discounted to £50 inc VAT. However, if you would prefer that the upgrade is installed between scheduled services, the charge is £150 for RAV4.
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