For Uber drivers, it’s a must to check for their rides while on the road. However, Apple CarPlay gave Uber Drivers a simple solution to ride without keeping an eye on the phone while driving.
Now Apple iPhone-using Uber drivers around the world can use Apple CarPlay to run the Uber Driver app directly from the car dashboard. As we know how risky to use your phone while riding, this would be a helpful feature for most Uber driver Apple CarPlay users.
How to connect Uber with CarPlay?
Workarounds to add any app on CarPlay
As CarPlay became popular among car enthusiasts around the world, many apps became available on Apple CarPlay. When it comes to the best CarPlay apps, popular music apps like Spotify on CarPlay, YouTube Music, navigation apps like Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze and radio apps have become popular among daily drivers. Other than that, Uber on CarPlay is for those who need to access their phones while driving on the road.
Apple CarPlay Uber Driver app let you use the app on a larger screen. All you have to do is just keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel and you will get the easy directions by voice commands with Uber on CarPlay.
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How to Connect Uber Driver App With CarPlay
If you use Apple CarPlay Uber app all you have to do as follows. These are quick steps to add Uber Driver to Apple CarPlay.
- Connect your iPhone to your CarPlay-supported car with a cable, or wirelessly.
- You will see CarPlay launching automatically when you start the car. If not, make sure to choose Uber Driver CarPlay from the main menu on your iPhone after connecting.
- Open Uber Driver app on your iPhone or on your CarPlay screen and tap on ‘Go’
- Now you can start earning with ease on Uber CarPlay app.
Uber Driver on Apple CarPlay Features
- View Uber rides on the CarPlay screen
- Accept trips on Uber driver app on Apple CarPlay
- Get turn-by-turn directions
- Navigate the Uber on CarPlay while riding
- Add rides to the queued trips on Uber on Apple CarPlay
- Larger screen, easy focusing and navigating while riding
- Real-time traffic updates
As it’s introducing new features, CarPlay Uber driver updated its apps to allow their users to track their Uber rides on iPhone lock screen. Also, with the Uber app Dynamic Island can be used for this too. It shows a progress bar which shows the estimated time to arrive at the destination by tracking the rides on Dynamic Island.
Also, Uber Eats orders can be tracked from the iPhone lock screen step wisely.
Back to the Apple CarPlay Uber app. Back in 2020 when Uber and Apple CarPlay were two features, many Uber drivers has reported a few syncing errors in their stereo system while connect Uber to Apple CarPlay. However, now Uber Driver on CarPlay is here and everything is here for you on CarPlay Uber Driver.
CarPlay Uber App Known Issues and Fixes
- For some regions CarPlay Uber Driver is not yet supported.
- If you cannot see Uber Driver launching on your CarPlay right after your iPhone is connected to your car, you will have to launch it on the main menu.
- Sometimes, broken or unsupported cables may give errors. If you are not sure about that, try to connect your iPhone wirelessly to the CarPlay.
- So far, it’s not displaying the total miles of the trip on CarPlay Uber Driver app.
- It’s better to keep your phone’s Uber Driver app near the CarPlay Uber app Screen while riding.
- Turn off your navigation prompts on app settings if you experience music turns off with the navigation commands.
- Make sure your device and Car is compatible for Uber CarPlay Update.
- Uber app Apple CarPlay not yet working? Attach your iPad on your car’s head unit and use Uber iPad app. Experience a larger screen for your ride!
How to Add Any App on CarPlay
Here you can see the recommended solutions to add more apps on CarPlay.
WheelPal App (Jailbreak Required)
As a CarPlay enthusiast, my self also experienced this app. It can help you to add any app to your CarPlay screen like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Prime video etc. But you need to have a jailbroken iPhone to play video content and add non-official apps to CarPlay screen
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking iPhone may cause warranty void and security issues. Hence the recommended way is not to jailbreak the iPhone. But it is legal. If you are willing to jailbreak the iPhone, do it at your own risk. Also there are non-jailbreak required solutions to add more apps to CarPlay
Let's discover the non-jailbreak solutions to upgrade CarPlay!
How to Add Any App to Apple CarPlay
Now you can experience immence CarPlay upgrade, no jailbreaking with the improved technology of the CarPlay Wireless AI box. To enjoy your favorite apps while on the road take a look at this adapter
MMB AI Box
MMB wireless CarPlay adapter is CarPlay smart gadget that supports video streaming on Apple CarPlay. You will be given the USB cables with the adapter, and you can easily connect it to the CarPlay wired or wireless.
Features:
- Add any app to CarPlay like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Prime video, TiTok etc.
- Available for iPhones from 6s up to iPhone 16 series
- Compatible for iOS 10- iOS 18.5 and iOS 26(tested)
- Supports only for built-in CarPlay
- Automated reconnection after the initial connection
- Can use as Wired or wireless
Now you can enjoy the convenience of using any app on Apple CarPlay with these methods. Keep in touch with us for more updates. Hey Starbucks lovers! Now you can place your favorite Starbucks order while driving. Until we meet again drive safe!
FAQs on Uber Driver on CarPlay
1. Can I use Uber Driver Apple CarPlay?
Yes, Uber Driver / Uber eats CarPlay is now officially available. However, you should live in a compatible region to use CarPlay Uber Driver.
2. Uber Driver on CarPlay not working?
It may be because you are currently living in a region where the feature is not yet eligible. However, you will get it soon. Otherwise, make sure your apps are up to date, cables are smoothly fitted, or your iPhone is connected wirelessly to CarPlay.
3. Uber driver CarPlay available regions?
For most of the CarPlay-supported regions, Uber Driver for CarPlay was supported by the end of 2023. However, if you can’t still use it on CarPlay, check when it will be available after connecting your Uber Driver app to CarPlay.
4. How to put Uber on CarPlay?
Uber driver app is officially support on CarPlay. You can use Uber app on CarPlay screen for drives. Install the app and connect iPhone to the CarPlay, Uber app will appear on the screen. If not go to settings and allow it on CarPlay. Now you can use Uber on CarPlay.
5. Can you use Uber on CarPlay?
Yes, Uber drive app is officially support for CarPlay. You can track your rides and orders using the CarPlay. Just install the app and operate it with CarPlay.
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