iPhone won’t connect to CarPlay? Check wired and wireless setup

Look for a CarPlay or phone icon next to the USB port, or check the vehicle manual for the port that supports CarPlay. Connect directly with a compatible cable that carries data. Charging only confirms that power is getting through. If you are using an adapter or hub, remove it from the connection and test again. Try another compatible cable or CarPlay USB port if you have one.

Confirm that the vehicle supports wireless CarPlay. For a wireless-only system, hold the voice command button on the steering wheel and put the stereo in wireless or Bluetooth pairing mode. Open Settings → General → CarPlay on the iPhone and select your car when it appears. If the vehicle supports both methods, Apple suggests starting with USB and accepting the wireless prompt when it appears on a later connection.

Restart the iPhone and car, then check that Siri is on. If Screen Time restrictions are enabled, check Settings → Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions and make sure CarPlay is allowed. To start over with this car, go to Settings → General → CarPlay, select the car, tap Forget This Car, then set it up again. This removes the saved CarPlay connection. If setup still fails, check for an iOS update and ask the vehicle manufacturer about infotainment firmware and model or region compatibility.