BBC iPlayer app covers BBC podcasts, music, news, radio, catch up and many more listening categories. The app is compatible with most of the devices including iPhone, iPad and computers and tablets.
Also, you can add BBC iPlayer TV app and more apps on CarPlay with following solutions,
Software Solutions
Hardware Solution
BBC Sound App on CarPlay
- Price: FREE
- Download Source: App Store
- CarPlay/Android Auto support: Yes
Millions around the world use this app now. Being such a powerful communication channel, BBC decided to come up with a support for CarPlay. CarPlay supported BBC Sound app, comprises four main sections.
BBC Sound App Sections:
- Following – You can easily navigate through the app and add programs in the mobile app. So that they will appear in the car’s infotainment system
- Playback – You can listen to the episodes again and again by adding to the “Listen Later”
- Downloads – Offline playback of programs that you have downloaded
- Stations – You can listen to all national and local stations in the UK
Many people love to listen to BBC radio while driving. It has become rather easy now as it is an Apple CarPlay compatible app.
Requirements to Get BBC Sound App on CarPlay
In order to experience this app in your car, there are some requirements you have to fulfill. If you are an iPhone/iPad user, you can download the latest version 2.29.2 of the BBC Sound app. And make sure that the car you are going to use is an Apple CarPlay compatible car.
Note: Operating mobile phones or being distracted by the infotainment system may lead you to accidents. Therefore, focus on the road while driving.
How to Get BBC Sound App on CarPlay?
In order to enjoy BBC Sound app on CarPlay, you need to install it on your phone first. In the CarPlay Settings, there is an option with a + mark, to add apps to CarPlay.
But in most of the latest devices, all the CarPlay compatible apps on phone are automatically added to CarPlay screen.
Other than BBC Sound app, you can enjoy CarPlay apps like YouTube Music for in car entertainment. Moreover, you can try CarPlay map apps like Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze etc. Also, there are communication apps like MS Teams, WhatsApp. And some of the apps like CarPlay FaceTime are working with limited functionality.
Can You Get BBC iPlayer on CarPlay?
You cannot directly get BBC iPlayer on CarPlay, Because Apple has restricted video content on CarPlay due to safety reasons. But there are methods to add video content apps on CarPlay.
Note: watching videos while you are driving may cause accidents, so please be aware that do not watch videos in the car when you are the driver, instead watch when the car is at parked.
sources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/help/questions/getting-started-with-bbc-iplayer/install-uninstall-app
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/help/questions/getting-started-with-bbc-sounds/sounds-intro
Following shows the methods to add more apps on CarPlay!
WheelPal
WheelPal is a CarPlay upgrade software solution that allows to add more apps on CarPlay. YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video etc can be added with this application.
But you should have a jailbroken iPhone in order to add those video streaming apps on CarPlay with this application. If you don't have a jailbroken iPhone, it shows non jailbreak solutions as well.
For the simplicity we have provided with the install link of WheelPal app.
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking means removing Apples original restrictions from the iPhone, it may violate apple's policies and it may cause warranty voids and security issues. Therefore, the recommended way is not to jailbreak iPhone. If you like to jailbreak, please do it at your own risk.
InCar
InCar is a CarPlay simulation app. You can use InCar app as the CarPlay screen. YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video etc can be watch on your iPhone in a CarPlay user interface.
InCar app is good for users who don't have CarPlay or who like to play videos in the car when in outdoors.
Installation guide for InCar App
This app is compatible with all iPhone models and iOS versions.
Following shows hardware solutions with no jailbreak.
Carlinkit AI Box
Carlinkit is a famous brand of CarPlay upgrades. This adapter can enable playing DRM content, including Netflix, YouTube and TikTok etc on CarPlay screen. If you are interested in watching video-based content on Apple CarPlay, this is one of the methods.
Features:
- Enables YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, etc on Apple CarPlay
- Supports cars with built-in CarPlay
- Automatic connection after the initial connection
- Works with iPhone 6s to the latest iPhone models
- Supports from iOS 10 to iOS 18 and all of the subversions
- 8+128 GB RAM+ROM
- Android 13 operating system
- Wired to wireless CarPlay
- Helps with Android Auto
Ottocast AI Box
Ottocast AI Box is another AI box that allows to add more apps on CarPlay screen. No need of jailbreaking iPhone and can play YouTube, Netflix and other video contents on CarPlay.
Features:
- Enables YouTube, Netflix, TikTok, etc on Apple CarPlay
- Supports cars with built-in CarPlay
- Automatic connection after the initial connection
- Works with iPhone 6s to the latest iPhone models
- Compatible with iPhone 16 series
- Supports from iOS 10 to iOS 18 and all of the subversions
- 8+128 GB RAM+ROM
- OTA update system (over the air)
- Android 13 operating system
- Wired to wireless CarPlay
But some apps are not available for Apple CarPlay as Apple has restricted them. So you can not enjoy streaming apps like YouTube, Netflix on CarPlay. But if you feel you want them on your CarPlay, you can download them with the WheelPal app. WheelPal app is the only app which allows you to install any app on Apple CarPlay. You can find it only from our site and please visit the Apps and download section for that. With that you can download any app like BBC iPlayer app.
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