Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
35+ Apple CarPlay tips and tricks you need to know in 2026. This Apple CarPlay guide shows you how to use Apple CarPlay, customise settings, and unlock hidden CarPlay features in your car.
Learn how to get the most out of Apple CarPlay, including wired and wireless CarPlay setup, widgets, Siri commands, navigation apps, and CarPlay apps like WhatsApp, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
If you want to get the most out of Apple CarPlay in your car, this guide walks you through the best settings, features, and tips step-by-step.
✅ Read the full article here - carplaylife.com/how-to/apple-carplay-tips-tricks-2026-35-features-you-need-to-know
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Apple CarPlay Tips & Tricks Overview
00:21 - How to Connect Wired CarPlay
00:50 - How to Use Wireless CarPlay
01:18 - How to Tell if CarPlay is Wired or Wireless
01:29 - Rearrange & Remove App Icons
02:41 - Dark Mode Settings
03:09 - Change App Icon Style
03:33 - Display Zoom Explained
04:13 - Widgets Overview
04:52 - How to Customise Widgets
05:32 - Control Smart Home with CarPlay
06:17 - Change Text Size
06:34 - Adjust Navigation & Siri Volume
07:29 - Pin Contacts in Messages
07:47 - Use Tapbacks in Messages
08:09 - Change Background Wallpapers
08:35 - Remove Calendar & Siri Suggestions
08:56 - Siri Message App Commands
09:48 - Siri Navigation Commands
10:12 - WhatsApp CarPlay App (New Features)
10:49 - ChatGPT CarPlay App Overview
11:41 - Spotify & Apple Music Tips
12:06 - Offline Music
12:27 - Use Car Radio While Using CarPlay
13:06 - Best Internet Radio Apps for CarPlay
13:24 - Best Apple CarPlay Navigation Apps (Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps)
14:03 - Satellite View (Maps)
14:19 - Changing Your Car Icon in Maps
14:36 - Crowdsourced Alerts in Maps
15:14 - Use Offline Maps
15:55 - Offline Maps in Google Maps
16:17 - Apple Watch & Maps Integration
16:40 - Find Your Parked Car
16:56 - Best Siri Commands for CarPlay
17:07 - Live Activities Explained
17:27 - Watch Video in CarPlay (What’s Possible)
17:51 - Apple TV App on CarPlay
18:00 - Watch Video While Driving (Limitations)
18:38 - Best Wireless CarPlay Adapters
19:05 - Wrap Up
19:26 - Support the Channel
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#carplay #applecarplay #carplaytips
35+ Apple CarPlay tips and tricks you need to know in 2026. This Apple CarPlay guide shows you how to use Apple CarPlay, customise settings, and unlock hidden CarPlay features in your car.
Learn how to get the most out of Apple CarPlay, including wired and wireless CarPlay setup, widgets, Siri commands, navigation apps, and CarPlay apps like WhatsApp, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
If you want to get the most out of Apple CarPlay in your car, this guide walks you through the best settings, features, and tips step-by-step.
✅ Read the full article here - carplaylife.com/how-to/apple-carplay-tips-tricks-2026-35-features-you-need-to-know
✅ Bruxe R7 Pro Review youtu.be/Hbjyp04Gfvc
✅ CarlinKit Tbox Ultra 2 Review youtu.be/Lc__5aG5sgQ
✅ CarPlay AI Box Reviews youtube.com/playlist?list=PLysOHeJ5BkMh2B1Rn4O0nk1ZSbJ2ufr-Y
✅ MMB Ultra Review youtu.be/ag68BfsIEOA
✅ CarlinKit Mini Ultra 3 Review youtu.be/cKW0_HTfqpI
✅ Wireless Adapter Reviews youtube.com/playlist?list=PLysOHeJ5BkMg33wdDBIfm8EZ-soKiT2CD
👍 If you found this review helpful, please give it a like, subscribe for more tech reviews, and drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions!
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If my videos have helped you in any way, you can show your support and appreciation by sending me a SUPER THANKS here on YouTube or you can also Buy Me A Coffee here 👉🏻 buymeacoffee.com/CarPlayLife - Thank you so much!
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⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Apple CarPlay Tips & Tricks Overview
00:21 - How to Connect Wired CarPlay
00:50 - How to Use Wireless CarPlay
01:18 - How to Tell if CarPlay is Wired or Wireless
01:29 - Rearrange & Remove App Icons
02:41 - Dark Mode Settings
03:09 - Change App Icon Style
03:33 - Display Zoom Explained
04:13 - Widgets Overview
04:52 - How to Customise Widgets
05:32 - Control Smart Home with CarPlay
06:17 - Change Text Size
06:34 - Adjust Navigation & Siri Volume
07:29 - Pin Contacts in Messages
07:47 - Use Tapbacks in Messages
08:09 - Change Background Wallpapers
08:35 - Remove Calendar & Siri Suggestions
08:56 - Siri Message App Commands
09:48 - Siri Navigation Commands
10:12 - WhatsApp CarPlay App (New Features)
10:49 - ChatGPT CarPlay App Overview
11:41 - Spotify & Apple Music Tips
12:06 - Offline Music
12:27 - Use Car Radio While Using CarPlay
13:06 - Best Internet Radio Apps for CarPlay
13:24 - Best Apple CarPlay Navigation Apps (Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps)
14:03 - Satellite View (Maps)
14:19 - Changing Your Car Icon in Maps
14:36 - Crowdsourced Alerts in Maps
15:14 - Use Offline Maps
15:55 - Offline Maps in Google Maps
16:17 - Apple Watch & Maps Integration
16:40 - Find Your Parked Car
16:56 - Best Siri Commands for CarPlay
17:07 - Live Activities Explained
17:27 - Watch Video in CarPlay (What’s Possible)
17:51 - Apple TV App on CarPlay
18:00 - Watch Video While Driving (Limitations)
18:38 - Best Wireless CarPlay Adapters
19:05 - Wrap Up
19:26 - Support the Channel
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🤩 MORE CONTENT & UPDATES ON SOCIALS:
Web - carplaylife.com
X - twitter.com/carplaylife
Instagram - instagram.com/carplaylife
TikTok - tiktok.com/@mranthonybarker
Facebook - facebook.com/carplaylife
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📸 EQUIPMENT IN THIS VIDEO:
If you are curious about how this video was filmed, what equipment was used, or the products you see around or behind me. Check out My Setup page here → carplaylife.com/mysetup
#carplay #applecarplay #carplaytips
