Having trouble with CarPlay disconnecting when trying to use your iPhone in your car? Here’s where you should check first to try to fix CarPlay.
Since Apple introduced CarPlay, it has quickly become an industry standard, and many people prefer using it over the car’s built-in infotainment system. CarPlay mirrors your iPhone directly onto the car’s infotainment screen, offering a familiar layout that allows you to access essential CarPlay apps, navigate with maps, play music, or use Siri without taking your eyes off the road. It’s all smooth, easy, and intuitive — until it suddenly drops the connection.
So, what do you do if your CarPlay is disconnecting randomly? There could be many reasons, some tied to your phone and others to the car. In most cases, it’s due to connection issues, a bad cable, a loose port, or a weak signal. Since wireless CarPlay relies on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, outdated iPhone software and interference can also cause dropouts. In some cases, in-car infotainment firmware or hardware compatibility may lead to random disconnects. Here are fixes you should try.Fixing random CarPlay disconnects
You should start by checking your connection, your settings, and your cable. To even be able to use CarPlay, your phone needs to be updated to the latest version of iOS. Also, make sure to allow CarPlay access on your iPhone’s permissions screen.
