Audi, a member of the Volkswagen group now supports Apple CarPlay to bring you the most enhancement experience with the latest technology. Further all new models that are distributed from Audi including the latest 2024 models now can be identified as CarPlay cars.
CarPlay supported Audi models (Official Apple website)
- 2017 - 2024 A3
- 2017 - 2024 A4
- 2017 - 2024 A5
- 2017 - 2024 A6
- 2017 - 2024 A7
- 2017 - 2024 Q2
- 2017 - 2024 Q7
- 2017 - 2024 R8
- 2017 - 2024 TT
- 2018 - 2024 Q5
- 2019 - 2024 A1
- 2019 - 2024 A8
- 2019 - 2023 e‑tron
- 2019 - 2024 Q8
- 2020 - 2024 Q3
- 2021 - 2023 e‑tron Sportback
- 2022 - 2024 e‑tron GT
- 2022 - 2024 Q4 e‑tron
- 2022 - 2024 Q4 Sportback e‑tron
- 2023 - 2024 Q8 e‑tron
- 2023 - 2024 Q8 Sportback e‑tron
In addition, the upcoming 2021 Audi line-up models will also be integrated with the Apple CarPlay infotainment system.
- 2021 Audi A4, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi A7, Audi A8, Audi Q3, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, and Audi TT
However, you need to be an owner of a compatible iPhone with a supported iOS version.
Compatible iOS versions and iOS devices
Most importantly, you need to have an iPhone 5 or later iPhone model which is running on iOS 7.1 or above iOS versions to use Apple CarPlay on Audi. Certainly with the iOS 13 update Apple released more advanced features on CarPlay. Moreover, the iOS 14 release brings many more additional features for CarPlay. Also iOS 18 new release comes with more advanced features.
This is the step by step guide for how to connect and use Apple CarPlay in your Audi wirelessly or standard.
How to add Apple CarPlay to Audi step by step guide
Wireless CarPlay
1: Firstly you need to enable your iPhone Bluetooth, Wifi, and Siri
2: Make sure your Audi is on.
3: Then from your Audi’ s touch screen select Bluetooth → Phone → Connect mobile device
4: After that match and confirm the Pins in both devices.
5: From your iPhone choose Pair → Allow → Use CarPlay
6: Then select Apple CarPlay → Yes, agree → Apple CarPlay.
7: Congratulations! Now it’s been successfully installed.
And now you can have the best driving experience with the Audi Apple CarPlay!
Audi wired USB connected CarPlay
1: Enable your iPhone Bluetooth, Wifi, and Siri
2: Then connect your iPhone with an original USB lightning cable into the USB slot.
3: After that select Apple CarPlay → Yes, agree from your Audi’ s touch screen.
4: Finally allow permission on your iPhone if it asks.
5: CarPlay to your car is successfully enabled. Now your Audi will automatically activate Apple CarPlay when your iPhone is plugged-in.
Apple CarPlay apps on Audi
With Audi Apple CarPlay you will have a finger step away to activate your favorite app that you used in your iPhone. This Apple infotainment system will give access to Maps, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Pandora, Radio Disney, iHeartRadio, VOX, and you can use Siri to make calls and send messages. Check for more best CarPlay apps.
At a glance, the default Apple CarPlay allows you to access only certain Apple store apps and you do not allow to access any kind of streaming apps on CarPlay. Your favorite videos, films, or Youtube, Facebook, Netflix, Games, or tweaks are not allowed to be used with the default CarPlay infotainment system. CarPlay Hacks have successfully addressed this issue for you. The app WheelPal comes to your support here. And you can get any dreaming app to your CarPlay with this app within seconds.
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Also if you are a car lover, read more about CarPlay BMW too.
Add Any App To Your Carplay Without Jailbreak
You can add any app to your carplay. Without jailbreaking your iPhone you can watch Netflix in carplay, youtube on carplay and all the other video streaming. You can explore all the hardware solutions you need on Carplayhacks shop.
01. Carlinkit AI Box
Carlinkit Ai box is one of the best wireless carplay adapter in the market. You can add Netflix and Youtube on carplay without jailbreaking your iPhone.
Features:
- Supports iPhone models from iPhone 6 series and above
- Compatible with iOS 10- iOS 17 and all of the subversions.
- Compatible with iOS 18
- Must have built-in CarPlay.
- Recommended for 2017-2024 vehicles with OEM wired CarPlay & a touch screen (Not recommended for non-touchscreen cars).
- Converts your wired CarPlay to a built-in wireless CarPlay.
- Supports USB connectivity.
- Can split screen while streaming.
- Supports video streaming on CarPlay Netflix, YouTube, TikTok etc.
- It is a fast, and reliable device.
- No need to connect with USB, as it supports wireless CarPlay
- Can connect with CarPlay using Wi-fi and Bluetooth.
02. Ottocast AI Box
Ottocast is one of the best AI box wireless carplay adapter in the market. You can watch Netflix on carplay, Youtube for carplay and all the other video streaming using ottocast wireless carplay adapter.
Features:
- Compatible with iOS 10 and up to all the versions
- Compatible with iOS 18
- Compatible with iPhone 6 series and all the models
- Compatible with iPhone 16 series
- Supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Enables videos on CarPlay with Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, Disney+ etc.
- Must have a good internet connection.
- Adviced to use only while your car is parked.
- Easily access with the Home, Recent, Clear apps, Voice search etc.
- Comes with 4GB RAM card.
- Support for built-in CarPlay
- Support all car models