Add Any App to Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay is Apple’s solution to use mobile apps while driving the car. Connecting your iPhone to the car’s infotainment system makes a valuable product, CarPlay. However, even though it’s convenient for the drivers and the passengers, what makes them kind of unhappy is the unavailability of most entertainment apps due to security reasons.

For example, you will find useful apps like Google Maps, podcasts, phones, and messages on Apple CarPlay. But you cannot see apps like YouTube, Netflix, or Hulu in Apple CarPlay.

Before we get to know how to add CarPlay to any car, you better have an idea about

• How to Customize CarPlay to Add Apps? (Official Method)
• What are the Compatible Apps on CarPlay?
• How to Add Any App to Apple CarPlay?

                1. Alternative Software Solutions

                          WheelPal

                2. Alternative Hardware Solutions (with Hands-on Experience)

                           Carlinkit AI Box

                           Carlinkit 5.0 Wireless CarPlay/Android Adapter

                           Carlinkit TBox

Important: Please avoid streaming any video on Apple CarPlay while driving use CarPlay for watching videos when it is parked.

However, still, you can still use these apps while riding your car in your Apple CarPlay. You need only a few tips to do that!

• How to add apps to Apple CarPlay
• Compatible apps on Apple CarPlay
• How to add any app to Apple CarPlay
• WheelPal- Installation guide
• Watch video streams on Apple CarPlay
• Add any app to Apple CarPlay with hardware solutions.
• Wired- Wireless CarPlay

How to Customize CarPlay to Add Apps? (Official Method)

Before we get to know how to add CarPlay to any car, you better have an idea about how to add apps to Apple CarPlay, so here you go.

1. To add apps to CarPlay you can follow these steps.

• Go to Settings > General, then Tap on CarPlay
• Select your car, and then tap on Customize.
• Tap on the Add button or Delete button to add or remove apps.

2. You can change the order of the apps by tap> then dragging it to the order.

• When you connect your iPhone to CarPlay the next time, the new order of your apps will appear on the display.
• CarPlay will show those apps that are only support for CarPlay on your display.

3. There are many default apps available to add to Apple CarPlay.

What are the Compatible Apps on Apple CarPlay?

• Navigation Apps: Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze etc.
• Music Apps: Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, etc.
• Radio Apps: Sirius XM Radio, Pandora, iHeart Radio, Radio Disney etc.
• Podcasts Apps: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcas,t etc.
• Other Apps: Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, MS Teams etc.

We have grabbed all of these awesome apps in the Best CarPlay Apps.

How to add any app to Apple CarPlay

You may have already noticed that most of the entertainment apps are not on the list above. Other than the above apps, there are a lot more apps available that cannot directly add to CarPlay.

But here we have something special for you as the solution.

Alternative Software Solutions (Unofficial)

Here are the alternative software solutions to use third-party apps on your CarPlay.

WheelPal

WheelPal- the ultimate iOS app is the best method introduced by Carplay Hacks. WheelPal app is the best method to add any app on Apple CarPlay. If you are interested in watching video streams like YouTube, or Netflix you definitely will be happy about WheelPal app.

WheelPal- Installation guide

WheelPal- Add any app on CarPlay and Android Auto

1: Download the Carplayhacks App

For this, you have to install the Carplayhacks App which contains the official WheelPal app. You can install all the Carplayhacks apps including WheelPal App and InCar app through the carplayhacks app.

Step 01:

Click on the below button to start the installation process of the official WheelPal App.

Install Carplayhacks App

Step 02:

1. If you came with the PC, you would see a QR code.  Make sure to scan the QR code with your iPhone.

2.     If you came through the web from your iPhone/ iPad please use Safari Browser to download the Carplayhacks iOS app to your iPhone/ iPad by Tapping “Download Carplayhacks App” button

Step 03:

Then you will see the following notification on your screen.  Tap on “Allow” to download the carplayhacks configuration profile.

After successful downloading, you will see a message as “Profile Downloaded”.

Step 4:

• Open the Settings App on your iDevice and:
•  Tap on Profile Downloaded or open Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → Downloaded Profile.
• Or You will see the downloaded Profile on your settings. Tap on it.
• Tap on Carplay Hacks.
•  Tap the Install button on right top corner.

• You will be asked to enter your passcode. Enter your Passcode to confirm your installation.
•   Tap Install again.
• Finally, tap Done.

Now, get back to your home screen and you can find the Carplayhacks app in there.

Step 05:

Activate CarPlay Hacks app

• Launch CarPlay Hacks app.
• Tap on “Activate” button in the top right corner.
• Then you will be asked about an Email. Enter the Email address you used to purchase the app.
• Tap on verify.
• Then you will see a message saying the “Product is Activated”.

2. Install WheelPal app

• Launch the CarPlay Hacks app. There you can find the WheelPal app.  Tap on Install.
• On the next dialog, tap on Allow. And then you will see a notification saying “Profile downloaded”

• Open the Settings App on your iDevice and:
• Tap on Profile Downloaded or open Settings → General → VPN & Device Management → Downloaded Profile.
• Tap the Install button on the right top corner.

• Enter your Passcode to confirm your installation.
• Tap Install again.
• Finally, tap Done.
• There you will see the downloaded WheelPal app on your home screen.

Now you are ready to use WheelPal app.

03. Add any app to Apple CarPlay with WheelPal

• Launch the WheelPal app.
• Then you will be asked to select your device model. Please select the correct device model from the list. Tap on Next.
• From the apps given, select which app you want to add to CarPlay.
• From the given solution choose your preferred solution.

• Follow the guidelines and steps given further to enjoy your favorite apps on CarPlay.

Following are the WheelPal app-compatible iOS versions.

• iOS 18.1, iOS 18.0.1 ,iOS 18, iOS 17, iOS 17.0.1, iOS 17.1, 17.1.1, 17.1.2, 17.2, 17.2.1
• iOS 16, iOS 16.0.1, iOS 16.0.2, iOS 16.0.3, iOS 16.1, iOS 16.1.1, iOS 16.1.2, iOS 16.2, iOS 16.3, iOS 16.3.1, iOS 16.4, iOS 16.4.1, iOS 16.5, iOS 16.6, iOS 16.7.2
• iOS 15, iOS 15.0.1, iOS 15.0.2, iOS 15.1, iOS 15.1.1, iOS 15.2, iOS 15.2.1, iOS 15.3, iOS 15.3.1, iOS 15.4, iOS 15.4.1, iOS 15.5, iOS 15.6, iOS 15.6.1, iOS 15.7, iOS 15.7.1, iOS 15.8
• iOS 14, iOS 14.1, iOS 14.2, iOS 14.3, iOS 14.4, iOS 14.5, iOS 14.6, iOS 14.7,
• iOS13, iOS 13. X
• iOS 12, iOS 12. X
• iOS 11, iOS 11. x,
• iOS 10, iOS 10. X
• iOS 9.  [x refers to 'any'].

WheelPal is compatible with all the iOS versions from iOS 17.2 - iOS 9 and a jailbreak is required to enable the full potential of the WheelPal App.

Alternative Methods to Watch YouTube on Apple CarPlay

As mentioned above, if you ever want to watch YouTube on Apple CarPlay, we have a few methods for you.

• Jailbreak methods- WheelPal, CarBridge, NGXPlay, CarPlayEnable
• Non-jailbreak methods- CarTube, Wireless CarPlay adapters

Those who like to jailbreak their devices can use these methods to watch YouTube on CarPlay. However, you don’t need to worry if you don’t like to jailbreak your device. Because we also have non-jailbreak methods too.

We have grabbed these methods in detail in our Apple CarPlay YouTube hacks page. There you can find the best methods to watch YouTube on Apple CarPlay.

Watch Netflix on Apple CarPlay

Netflix is the most needed entertainment feature among many users today. However, Netflix cannot add to Apple CarPlay by default, sadly.

But there are methods available to watch Netflix on Apple CarPlay.

• Jailbreak Method- With the WheelPal app you can easily make your CarPlay work with Netflix.
• Non-jailbreak method- With the wireless hardware adapters available in our store you can watch Netflix on CarPlay.

If you are interested in CarPlay Netflix, you must read the ultimate guide to Netflix we have provided.

For those who are not interested in jailbreaking their phones, the best alternative solution for you is a hardware adapter. There are a few adapters that you can use to add any app on Apple CarPlay.

Add any app to Apple CarPlay with Alternative Hardware solutions.

These adapters are popular adapters for installing any app to your CarPlay or Android Auto. Here we have included our hands-on experience with clear images to show the process of using a wide range of apps on Apple CarPlay.

1.Carlinkit Carplay Netflix, Youtube AI Adapter

Carlinkit Ai-Box is a famous brand for wireless adapters, which can enable YouTube on CarPlay.Not only YouTube but also you can add different types of apps on your CarPlay.  Make sure to purchase from trusted sellers.

Reasons to choose the Adapter (with Hands-on experience):

• It is compatible with iPhone models from the iPhone 6s up to the iPhone 15 series.
• It is compatible with iOS 10-iOS 17.
• It works with cars that have built-in CarPlay.
• It comes with a built-in 5GHz chip.
• You can connect it with a USB cable.
• It enables video streams like YouTube and Netflix on CarPlay.
• Easy to connect

2.Carlinkit 5.0 Wireless Carplay/Android Auto Adapter

Carlinkit Wireless CarPlay (Car Play Apple) adapter enables watching Netflix, and YouTube streams on Apple CarPlay without jailbreak. As this is a wireless adapter

Why is this adapter important?

• It supports the iPhone 6s to the iPhone 16 series.
• Compatible with iOS 10 -iOS 18.
• 2 in 1 Wireless Adapter
• Works with cars that have built-in CarPlay.
• Upgrades wired CarPlay to Wireless CarPlay.
• Supports Netflix, and YouTube-like video streams.
• Auto connects after being connected once.

3. Carlinkit TBox

If you want to make your wired CarPlay experience change from wired to wireless CarPlay, we also have solutions for that! Here is one of the best solutions to play videos or use any iOS app on your CarPlay.

This wireless Car Play Adapter from Carlinkit can turn your wired CarPlay into wireless Apple Car Play. Cars manufactured from 2015-2023 with built-in wired CarPlay are supported with this adapter.

Reasons to choose this adapter:

• Fast connector.
• It has a USB cable
• Easy to install
• Affordable
• You can connect it through the mobile hotspot
• You can install a wide range of applications like YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Spotify, and many more.
• Easy to use without jailbreaking or rooting mobiles.

Step Guide to connect Carlinkit TBox to the CarPlay

• You will receive an official user manual, a sim holder, an HDMI cable, USB cables, and a sim removal pin.
• First, you need to check the compatibility of your mobile (Only iOS 6 & Upper users can use this adapter)
• Connect the USB cable to Carlinkit T Box and connect it to the Car head unit. You can see a blue color light appears when they are connected.
• “Autokit” is the Bluetooth name of this device. Scan it from your smartphone and connect them together.
• After that turn on the Mobile hotspot and connect the mobile to TBox
• Next, you need to scan the QR code that appears on the CarPlay and view the CarPlay app menu.
• Launch any app you want and get an amazing in-car experience.

Disclaimer: Be aware of your devices before installing third-party apps. Because Apple doesn’t accept installing third-party apps. Because you should jailbreak your device before adding most third-party apps. It will be risky. So, we are not responsible for any issue while installing the mentioned third-party Apps. Read new updates on official pages before downloading any unofficial apps.

Safety Concerns and Legitimacy of Unofficial Apps

Risk: Using third-party apps for any purpose is risky. Because Apple does not recommend third-party app installation, when you jailbreak your mobile, it may harm your sensitive data and device so always use trusted services such as GitHub to use third-party applications.

Find more details about CarPlay using the official Apple site.

Unlock your Car with Your Mobile (Apple Official Page)

Get the help from Official CarPlay Support page

Safety: Avoid using third-party apps on your IOS device as it may cause viruses and malware attacks. And don't watch videos on your CarPlay while driving your car. You can use CarPlay when your car is parked somewhere. As a driver, you need to be very responsible while you're on the road. Follow rules and regulations for your safety.

Legality: Using third-party apps or any unofficial application is not legal. So read and follow the privacy terms before using untrusted apps.

Jailbreaking Concern: Apple doesn’t accept jailbreaking your iOS device to add unofficial applications. So, you need to find updated information about the jailbreaking process before making changes to your mobile.

Find more details from the Official Apple website about adding iOS modifications

Troubleshooting Tips (CarPlay)

Why is Apple CarPlay not Working but my Mobile is Charging?

If you can’t connect your mobile with your CarPlay. Restart your phone and check the connection.

How to Update Apple CarPlay?

You need to connect your mobile to a Wi-Fi Network and open “Settings” on your mobile> General> Software Updates. If the update is available choose Download and Install. Then follow the instructions.

How do you pair Your Phone to the car?

Pair your mobile via Bluetooth or Mobile hotspot.

Conclusion

Here you have provided you a complete guide on how to add any app to Apple CarPlay with jailbreak and non-jailbreak CarPlay solutions. We always try to give you the best and updated solutions for all your CarPlay needs. Find more related things you need to know about Apple CarPlay- All you need to know.

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