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How to Connect Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™

Apple CarPlay in a 2021 Honda Accord

 

One of the best things about a new Toyota vehicle is the ability to have the latest and greatest smartphone connectivity technology available. Smartphone connectivity such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are some of the most requested features around San Francisco. So, it’s important to know how to connect Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, learn how to connect Android Auto™ wireless and Apple CarPlay® with Victory Toyota of San Bruno. For more information, feel free to contact us anytime!

How to Connect Apple CarPlay®

Learning how to connect Apple CarPlay® is quick and easy, however, you must have at least an iPhone 5 to be compatible with CarPlay. If you’ve gotten the iPhone 5 or above, you’re good to go! So, let’s learn how to connect Apple CarPlay®. First, you have to navigate to “settings”, “Siri & Search”, and activate Siri. Then, let’s follow the steps below:

  1. Find the USB port that has the CarPlay logo, and plug your phone into the port.
  2. Find the settings menu, go to “general”, “CarPlay”, and then choose your vehicle from the list. 
  3. Find and hold down the voice control button on your Toyota steering wheel, or hold the CarPlay home button on the infotainment screen. 
  4. Siri should now pop up, and then your Apple CarPlay® is all ready to hit the San Bruno roads. 

How to Use Android Auto™ Wireless

Figuring out how to use Android Auto™ wireless is quite easy. Let’s take a closer look at how to use Android Auto without USB below. You should first make sure that your Android phone has Android 5.0, Android 6.0, or above to be compatible with Android Auto™ wireless:

  1. Go to the “settings” menu on the infotainment screen to turn on Android Auto™. 
  2. Navigate to the Google Play store and install the Android Auto™ app or attach your phone to the USB port.
  3. Unlock your Android phone. 
  4. Carefully read the safety and permissions. 
  5. Turn on notifications for Android Auto™. 
  6. Open the Android Auto™ app and enjoy connectivity around San Bruno!

Come Buy Your Next Vehicle at Victory Toyota of San Bruno!

Now that you know how to connect Apple CarPlay® and how to use Android Auto™ wireless, come see the friendly team at Victory Toyota of San Bruno to check out our new vehicle inventory and meet with our finance center to start the buying process! Be sure to use our new vehicle specials to save big near Burlingame!

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