Staying connected on the road is important, which is why Hyundai has adapted the Apple CarPlay technology on many of their vehicles. At Hyundai Kenosha, we'll ensure you get the Apple CarPlay configured properly and understand how to use it. In this guide, you'll learn how to install Apple CarPlay and the various features it has.
What is Apple CarPlay?
Apple CarPlay technology is designed to display information from the iPhone, which gives drivers a safe way to make phone calls, send text messages, access Maps, listen to music, and more.
Users can connect their phones to their in-dash system with an iPhone lightning cable or wirelessly. The Apple CarPlay pulls information from the iPhone so users can access stored information from their phone, including:
● Contacts for text messages and phone calls
● Calendar events
● Maps for navigation
● Music playlists
● And more
Furthermore, this technology is designed to be hands-free and eliminate potential distractions. Hyundai offers several ways to access Apple CarPlay, including touchscreen control, Siri voice control, and knobs and button control.
Apple CarPlay Features
Apple CarPlay provides a variety of essential apps that drivers would want on the road. The goal of these apps is to allow users to communicate, navigate and enjoy entertainment without needing to access their iPhone. This lowers the risk of accidents which puts the driver, passenger, and other road occupants at risk.
Here are a few types of apps that Apple CarPlay will connect to:
● Maps: The maps give drivers turn-by-turn directions to help them navigate.
● Phone: Users can call someone in their contacts, leave a voicemail or return missed calls.
● Messages: Using Siri, drivers can send text messages by verbally communicating a message and listening to messages sent by others.
● Audiobooks: Users can listen to their audiobooks collection.
● Podcasts: Apple CarPlay allows access to podcasts and radio stations.
● Music: Using touchscreen or Siri, users can easily access their playlist or find music to listen to.
How to Set Up Apple CarPlay in My Hyundai?
Here you'll learn how to set up Apple CarPlay. Simply plug in your USB lightning cable. Once your iPhone is plugged in, an icon will appear on your phone's home screen. If it's your first time using Apple CarPlay, a message will appear asking you for permission to access the information on your iPhone. Select "allow" to give Apple CarPlay permission. Once the icon appears, tap the icon to launch Apple CarPlay.
Connecting Wirelessly
Some Hyundai models offer wireless connectivity. To set up a wireless connection for Apple CarPlay, follow these instructions:
- Enable Bluetooth and WiFi on your iPhone.
- Press the Setup button on your Hyundai dashboard infotainment system.
- Select Device Connections.
- Tap on the Phone Projections tab.
- Select the Add New button.
- Tap the Settings and then the Bluetooth button on your iPhone.
- A Bluetooth Pairing Request will appear on your phone with a pin code. Check to see that the code matches the one on your infotainment screen.
- If so, press Pair on your iPhone and tap Yes on the infotainment screen.
- A prompt will appear on your device requesting permission to access information. Press Allow so that Apple CarPlay can sync information from your device.
- Another prompt will appear on your iPhone, which will ask whether you want to use CarPlay on your Hyundai vehicle. Touch Use CarPlay and accept the terms and conditions to launch.
Check Out Apple CarPlay at Rosen Kenosha
At Rosen Hyundai Kenosha, we offer many cars with Apple CarPlay. Visit our dealership to test drive and check out our Hyundai technology for yourself. We're located at 6701 120th Ave Kenosha, WI 53142, or call our sales department at (888) 504-6970.
