If you are a gig driver, this article will guide you through the methods and benefits of getting Uber, DoorDash, or Lyft on CarPlay. You no longer need to look at your phone, risking your life while on a ride. Simply follow the methods outlined below to make your ride smarter.
How CarPlay Benefits Rideshare and Delivery Drivers?
Top Productivity Tips For CarPlay
Recommended Accessories for CarPlay
How CarPlay Benefits Rideshare and Delivery Drivers?
CarPlay is the system that connects your iPhone to the car’s infotainment system. The Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash apps support CarPlay, allowing you to add these apps to the CarPlay screen instead of using your iPhone while driving. This enhances your safety and driving efficiency. The following are the benefits you can gather from using CarPlay for your ride.
Top Productivity Tips For CarPlay
01. Optimize navigation
02. Utilize Siri for communication
03. Music and podcasts
04. Use Calendar
Apps and Tools to Enhance CarPlay Experience
Recommended Accessories for CarPlay
Here, I have listed some of the most searched software and hardware solutions that can help you add any app to the CarPlay screen.
WheelPal App
WheelPal is a CarPlay upgrading software that can add any app to the CarPlay screen. It is an alternative to the CarBridge app. This also required a jailbroken iPhone to add non-official apps to the CarPlay. YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, etc, can be added to the car screen.
WheelPal is not compatible with iOS 18.5. I have provided the download link as follows for your ease.
Disclaimer: Jailbreaking iPhones may void warranty and raise security concerns. If you are willing to jailbreak your iPhone, please do it at your own risk.
InCar App
InCar is a CarPlay simulation app that can turn your iPhone into a CarPlay screen. It allows playing YouTube, Netflix, video streaming, navigation, music, Siri, calls, etc.
You don't need a separate head unit or screen to enable CarPlay on your car. The InCar app is good for users who have no CarPlay or users who like to watch videos in the car. InCar is compatible with all iOS and iPhone models, including iOS 18.5
Installation guide for InCar App
Note: Watching videos while driving is dangerous. Please focus on the road when you drive and watch videos on CarPlay when the car is parked.
Carlinkit AI Box
The Carlinkit AI box is one of the famous AI boxes in the CarPlay world. Play YouTube and Netflix on CarPlay, and is capable of adding any app to the CarPlay screen. I have tested this AI box, and it is a good method for this purpose.
Features:
Ottocast AI Box
Ottocast is also a famous AI box in the market. Turn wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay and add any app to the car screen. Upgrade CarPlay to another level.
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Disadvantages of AI boxes
Advantages of AI boxes
Step By Step Guide to Use AI Box
01. Plug the AI box into the Car's infotainment system with the given USB cable
02. It will restart in 15 seconds and turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on your iPhone
03. Connect iPhone to the CarPlay via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
04. You are all set!
Legal and Safe Usage Guidelines
You're aware that using your phone while driving is a risky activity. That is the reason Apple has introduced CarPlay. With CarPlay functionality, you can use mobile functions without touching the phone. CarPlay is the best practice you can use while driving a car.
Jailbreaking is another method iPhone users follow. Jailbreaking allows users to add any app to the CarPlay screen, such as YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video etc. Due to the restrictions on CarPlay, you can not stream videos on the CarPlay screen. But after jailbreaking the iPhone, it is possible. However, jailbreaking an iPhone may void the warranty and create security issues. Therefore, the recommended way is not to jailbreak your iPhone.
Conclusion
In this context, I took you through the best methods to use Uber for Apple CarPlay, Lyft for Apple CarPlay, and DoorDash on CarPlay. Additionally, I have talked about productivity tips, recommendations, and legal considerations.
iOS 26 is about to be released in September. If you'd like to learn more about iOS 26 CarPlay features, refer to this article.