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, I have a Toyota CHR. Reg is FH69. Is this compatible with applecar play?
Hi James, thanks for your comment.
Your Toyota C-HR should already be equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It will require a wired connection to your phone via USB.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hey my number plate is yf68 KVW. CHR. Is Apple play compatible on my Toyota?
Hey Kyle,
Thanks for your comment.
Your C-HR does not have Apple CarPlay.
Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.
Thank you.
Got Rav 4 2019 model don’t know how to update software and use car play with iPhone
Hi there, thanks for your comment.
We will need the full registration number to confirm this.
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Toyota UK
Does my Yaris have Apple Car play? Reg PK19****,thanks
Hi there, thanks for your comment.
We will need the full registration number to confirm this.
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Toyota UK
How do I get car play on a Toyota Corolla 2019 model?
Hey,
Please provide the vehicle registration so we can look into this for you.
Thanks!
Does a 21 reg Toyota C-HR have CarPlay? If so does radio work as normal when using third party navigation apps like Waze? Does it seamlessly switch back and forth between car play maps and radio?
Hi Jamie,
Please may we take your vehicle registration so we can assist you further with this.
Thank you.
Hi does WK21*** CHR have apple car play?
If not how else am I able to use navigation as my car eats that navigation is not available on system.
Thanks
Hi Karima, thanks for getting in touch.
Your vehicle is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hi there
Do my SD18*** has android play
Thanks
Hi Ryan, thanks for your comment.
Your Toyota C-HR does not have Apple CarPlay and retrofit is not possible for this multimedia system.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hey does my car support apple car play ??
The reg is KV69
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch.
We will need your full registration number in order to confirm.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
How do I get car play on a Toyota RAV4, registration SK20 ***?
Thanks
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for getting in touch. Apple CarPlay retrofit is available for your vehicle and your local Toyota Centre will be able to provide further information on this.
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Toyota UK
Toyota CHR first reg: 2017
Can you tel me if my car has Apple play?
Hi Mick, thanks for getting in touch.
We will need the full registration number in order to check on this.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hiya my original reg: 909 ***
Can you tell me if my car has Apple play
Hi Mick, thanks for your comment.
Looks like your Yaris is not equipped with Apple CarPlay and retrofit is not possible for this model.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
Hi my Reg is WO68*** … does me car have apple CarPlay? If not can it be added to the car? Thanks
Hi there, thanks for your comment.
Your Toyota C-HR is not equipped with Apple CarPlay and retrofit is not possible on this multimedia system.
Thanks,
Toyota UK