How to Connect Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™

With the latest development in device and auto tech, drivers are now able to use their devices hands-free and wireless. This increases safety and convenience for drivers, some of whom need their vehicles close by at all times. But for some people, learning how to connect Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ can be a little difficult. Luckily for you, the experts at our Milan dealership put this guide together to help learn how to use Android Auto™ wireless in your new vehicle.

If you’re still finding it hard to learn how to use Android Auto™ without a USB, schedule a service appointment with our service center near Saline today. Contact us for more information about device connectivity with our new vehicles or visit us for in-person service today!

How to Connect Apple CarPlay® to Your Vehicle

Like all things that involve device connectivity, there are a series of steps that you have to follow to make sure your Apple device is connected properly. Follow the steps below to do so:

1. Plug your phone or device into your CarPlay USB Port and look for the CarPlay logo.
2. Go to “Settings” and then click “General” and “CarPlay,” and Choose your vehicle from the “Available Cars” list.
3. Hold the Voice Control button on your steering wheel or hold the CarPlay Home button on your touchscreen.
4. Siri will appear, and you’ll now be able to use the Apple CarPlay features.

How to Use Android Auto™ Wireless 

Android devices go through the same process, which can easily be done with the help of the technicians at our Toledo, OH-area dealership. Learn how to use Android Auto™ without a USB using the steps below:

1. Go to the vehicle’s settings, and make sure Android Auto™ is enabled.
2. Download the Android Auto app from your preferred app store or insert your smartphone into the vehicle’s USB port.
3. Unlock your phone’s home screen.
4. Review and agree with the safety information and app permissions.
5. Turn on your phone’s notifications for Android Auto.
6. Select Android Auto, and start exploring your new features!

Get Tech Help at Our Service Center at Victory Chevrolet 

If you’re still having trouble learning how to connect Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ after following these steps, just come down to our Brighton-area dealership, where a trained technician will do it for you. Contact us for more help today!