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 recently bought a toyota aygo FX17***. Does@it support apple car play connected through a cable?
Hi Ian, thanks for your comment.
Your registration number was not recognised in our system, but this vehicle will not be equipped with Apple CarPlay as this was introduced on the 2019 Aygo multimedia systems.
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Toyota UK
I have tried several different ways to get this working but I’m just getting a continuous spooling symbol on the car screen
The phone works with it, it’s showing the songs that play but I’m not getting to see any apps on the car screen
Hi Martyn, thanks for getting in touch.
What is your registration number please?
Hi I’m having a similar problem. Toyota Aygo X D3ECT
Hi Dee, thanks for getting in touch.
Your registration number isn’t recognised on our system, do you have the VIN please?
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Toyota UK
Does my car have access to car play my reg is
FA19 ***
Hi Anne, thanks for getting in touch.
Your Yaris is not equipped with Apple CarPlay and is not compatible with the software retrofit.
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Toyota UK
May I Know if my Yaris YG18 *** supports Car Play?
Hi CK, thanks for your comment.
Your Yaris is not equipped with Apple CarPlay and is not compatible with retrofit of the software either.
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Toyota UK
hi my reg number DG17 ***
Hi Alex, thanks for getting in touch.
Your vehicle is not compatible with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
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Toyota UK
Hi
Does my Yaris have Apple CarPlay – registration number WP70YHR. I can play music using iTunes with a wired connection but nothing else. Thanks.
Robin
Hey Robin,
Thanks for your comment.
This vehicle does not come with Apple CarPlay.
Thank you.
Hi I don’t seem to get an option for apple car play or the android equivalent, can you please check? My reg GK24
Hi Andrew, thanks for getting in touch.
You will need to connect your phone via USB in order to activate Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
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Toyota UK
That doesn’t seem to work either, no idea why.
Your local Toyota Centre will be best placed to take a closer look.
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Toyota UK
AYGO 2021 Registration FH70 ***
Can you advise if this has car play ?
Thanks
Hi Chris, thanks for your question.
The registration number you provided is not valid.
Hi, I have tried to connect My iPhone X to my Corolla Apple CarPlay, but with no success. My registration is.
SG19***. Please advise.
Rob
Hi Rob, thanks for getting in touch.
Your Corolla is not equipped with Apple CarPlay as standard, but it can be retrofitted. Your local Toyota Centre can provide further information on this.
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Toyota UK
Hi, I have a Toyota aygo 2009 that I’ve fitted with an aftermarket stereo which supports apple car play. The car doesn’t have a usb port but can I still connect to car play wirelessly? Reg is YK09 WPM.
Hi Orlagh, thanks for getting in touch.
We’re not able to assist with this as the the unit you have fitted is not one of our products, you’ll need to check with the supplier of that product.
Thanks,
Toyota UK