CarPlay Just Became AMAZING — Tips Apple Never Shows You
Is CarPlay a must-have when car shopping?
This video breaks down 25 essential Apple CarPlay tips and tricks, including hidden CarPlay features and CarPlay hacks that help you get the most out of your system. Learn how to use CarPlay like a pro and explore all the amazing CarPlay features available.
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📌 Sidecar – OBD2 / Fuel / Tire Pressure
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sidecar-dashboard-for-carplay/id6472443465
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📌 Windy – Weather Radar
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/windy-com-weather-radar/id1161387262
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📌 Dynamic Lyrics
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dynamic-lyrics-widget/id6469628560
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📌 Just Press Record
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/just-press-record/id1033342465
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📌 ChargeMaster (EV app with watch-face widget)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chargemaster-ev-charging/id6449839160
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0:00 – CarPlay intro
0:27 – How to change the navigation voice volume
1:08 – Stop CarPlay from auto-playing music
2:15 – Use the voice button + “Hey Siri”
2:44 – Pinch and zoom on maps
3:10 – How Live Activities work on CarPlay
3:45 – Change your car icon in Google Maps
4:40 – Move and delete CarPlay apps
5:40 – Pin songs and playlists in Apple Music
6:50 – Turn off music AutoMix / AutoPlay
7:30 – Keep phone calls on AirPods instead of the car
8:15 – Turn off CarPlay screenshots
8:50 – Ask Siri for scores and weather
9:30 – Make CarPlay warn you about sirens and horns
10:20 – Dark mode and new CarPlay icon styles
11:05 – Change CarPlay wallpapers
11:40 – Smart Zoom for cleaner screen layout
12:10 – Hide text message pop-ups on CarPlay
12:50 – Fix CarPlay disconnecting (easy reset tips)
14:00 – Wired vs wireless CarPlay + cheap adapter
14:35 – Full-screen CarPlay mode
15:05 – New iOS 26 CarPlay widgets
15:30 – Car picture widget (Dashboard Widget app)
16:25 – Fuel & tire pressure widget (Sidecar app)
17:20 – Weather & radar widget (Windy app)
18:10 – Live song lyrics widget
18:50 – Voice recorder widget
19:30 – Apple Watch-style widget
20:10 – Apple Home widget (garage/door controls)
20:50 – Wrap-up
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