You already know that, when you purchase a car, there are all sorts of options to choose from. For example, some cars come with a six-speaker stereo system while others have a 12-speaker system. And while that may sound like something minor, it's not. You really can't imagine the difference between listening to music through your iPhone on one and on a device that offers surround sound.
In this article, we'll talk about something that's equally important – connecting your iPhone to your car. And most of us don't realize just how simple it is to do so thanks to Apple CarPlay. What Is Apple CarPlay? It is the aspect of being seamless and intuitive that is the main advantage of being in the same ecosystem.
Apple CarPlay is an in-car experience that utilizes your car's dashboard interface to connect with your iPhone. The primary interface is a version of iOS that “mirrors” the way you interact with your device. When you use an App on the car, it is actually performing those functions on your phone (so for example, if you use a messaging App, it will pull from your phone and send messages through the car).
Apple CarPlay not only allows you to connect your iPhone to the car, but it also allows you to use Siri – Apple's artificially intelligent voice assistant. Siri is at the heart of Apple CarPlay, as it can perform a variety of tasks for you while on the road. For example, you can ask Siri for directions to your destination, or access messages, and much more. All with just the touch of a button on the steering wheel.
Apple CarPlay is really that quick and easy to set up thanks to an intuitive user interface. You can connect your iPhone to the car's touch screen and simply follow a few steps – all at once. It really is that simple to connect your iPhone to your car, and once you do, you'll be able to use Siri, navigate to nearby places, and much more.
The best thing about this system is that it's not exclusive to one manufacturer or another. It's available in a variety of different cars from a number of different manufacturers. For instance, Apple CarPlay works with cars by Audi, Porsche, Land Rover and other automakers.
For those who aren't familiar with what Apple CarPlay is, allow us to offer a quick breakdown. It's basically an in-dash system where you can connect your iPhone to a car's touch screen. With this setup, you can then make use of Siri (Apple's artificially intelligent voice assistant). And that's just the beginning as it rightfully should be!
There are plenty of other features that come with CarPlay. For example, you can make use of your iPhone while driving without worrying about what's going on around you. You can easily access music, send messages to friends and family members, use the Maps App to guide you to your destination, as well as keep track of your calendar on the fly.
In conclusion, CarPlay is a great way to integrate your iPhone into your car without too much hassle or technical know-how. You can't imagine the difference between listening to music through your iPhone on one and on the other. And once you do, you'll never go back to the old way of navigating around town.
