10 tips for maximizing Apple CarPlay

10 tips for maximizing Apple CarPlay

The other day, we released "10 tips to make the most of Google Auto", but for those who are Apple users, Apple CarPlay!

CARPLAY has evolved since the release in 2014.It is quite easy to use.But there may be functions that have not been used yet.Here are a small 10 tips.

Look in front of you while driving.Now is the time when you don't have to check the notification of Messe.So, use the "Stop Notification during driving" mode.Setting> "Stop driving notification" from "Activate" in "Good night mode".If the iPhone is determined to be driving, it will automatically be in operation mode and will not display notifications.When a message comes, it is also possible to replace it automatically if it is driving.The setting of the detailed messe is from "Good night mode"> "automatic reply destination" and "automatic reply".

Apple's CARPLAY official page compatible applications are not a complete version that covers all apps, but the main reasons are enough.Review the apps you use once and organize the CarPlay dashboard to improve usability.

Although it is a slightly niche function, you can take screenshots on the CarPlay screen.During the CarPlay connection, press the power button and volume (low) button on the iPhone to the same time.You can take two screenshots on the iPhone screen and the screenshot on the CarPlay screen.

Apple CarPlayを最大限活用するための10のティップス

To change the CarPlay home screen, you can customize by tapping the iPhone setting> "General"> "CarPlay" and selecting the car used.Convenience is improved by putting frequently used apps in the order of frequently used.

You can use the iPhone independently while using CarPlay.The driver should not play with the iPhone, but you can ask the passenger seat to change or edit the playlist, for example.

Ideally, the driver looked forward, and his hands are on the steering wheel.There is no better way to touch the screen as much as possible.Use digital assistants for that.There are quite a few things that you can ask Siri while driving, such as "Siri, how to go to 〇〇", "Call 〇〇", "Put a song of 〇〇".You can read and reply to messages.

How does your car correspond to CARPLAY?What can you do with the button on the handle?Once you check it carefully, the range of use will be expanded.Basic functions such as volume adjustment, SIRI activation, song feeding and return can be used for most CarPlay compatible models.Easy and safer than screen tapping.

Rather than Apple CarPlay, it should be the function of Apple's map app, but you can write down the parking location.Turn on "Show the parked location" from "Map" in the settings.If you do this before getting off the car and the dashboard carpaly of the car and the carpaly of the car, this will mark the parking position on the map app.It would be helpful if it was a large parking lot and an unfamiliar parking lot.

Dashboard setting> You can change the design from "Exterior mode".Dark mode, dark mode only at night, or change wallpaper.The choices are limited, but it may be a change.

The shortcut app can also be used on CarPlay.The most recommended method is to keep the default map when asking Siri to Google Maps instead of Apple.