How to Connect to Apple CarPlay® Honda and Android Auto™

Most new Honda vehicles in Monroe come with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. If you’re not sure how to set up Apple CarPlay® Honda or how to use Android Auto™, you’re in the right place. Read on to learn how this technology can enhance your drives to Toledo and keep you connected and informed. Feel free to contact us at Victory Honda Monroe if you have questions. We’re always happy to help!

How to Set up Apple CarPlay® for a Honda

AppleCarPlay® displays apps from your iPhone on your infotainment display so you can keep your eyes on Detroit roads. To use this feature, you’ll need an iPhone 5 and IOS 7.1 or a higher version. It’s relatively easy to connect your new Honda to Apple CarPlay® technology. Simply follow the steps below:

How to Set Up Apple CarPlay® using a Cable

1. Confirm that your Honda model supports Apple CarPlay®
2. Start your vehicle and ensure Siri is on.
3. Connect your iPhone to your Honda with an Apple USB cable. Note that after-market cables may not work properly. 

How to Set Up Wireless Apple CarPlay®

Newly available to 2021 Honda models, wireless Apple CarPlay® eliminates the need for a USB cord and automatically connects to your car once you set it up. This is how to set up wireless Apple CarPlay®:

1. Go to your settings on your Apple device.
2. In “settings,” select “General.”
3. Choose “CarPlay” in the list.
4. If you have Bluetooth switched off, you’ll be prompted to turn it back on to enable wireless CarPlay.
5. When your in-car stereo wireless CarPlay is enabled, press and hold the voice button on your Honda steering wheel or select the option in your stereo’s menu. This begins the wireless pairing process between your Apple device and your stereo system.

How To Use Android Auto™ Wireless in Your Honda

If you’re wondering how to use Android Auto™ Wireless, you’ll still need to use a USB cord to set it up for the first time. Confirm that your car is compatible with Android Auto® and that Android Auto™ is turned on in your car’s settings, then follow the steps below:

1. Connect your phone to your car radio using a USB cable.
2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the initial setup procedure.
3. Disconnect your USB cable.
4. The next time you get in your car, Android Auto™ Wireless automatically connects your phone to your car radio.

Learn More About Honda Technology at Victory Honda Monroe

Now that you know how to use Android Auto™ without a USB cord and how to set up Apple CarPlay® Honda, let us know if you need any help. If you drive a used Honda that doesn’t have these features, head into the showroom for a demonstration and to find a new Honda that does. Let’s go for a test drive out to Taylor and get you into the Honda of your dreamsat a price you can afford! Reach out to us today!