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CarPlay is an Apple standard that enables a car radio or automotive head unit to be a display and controller for an iOS device. It is available on iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or later.

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Software.title
CarPlay
Software.logo
Apple CarPlay Logo.svg
Software.logo size
120px
Software.screenshot
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 running wireless CarPlay.jpg
Software.screenshot size
300px
Software.caption
Wireless CarPlay in a Volkswagen ID.4
Software.author
Apple
Software.developer
Apple
Software.latest release version
iOS 26.3
Software.operating system
iOS
Software.platform
iPhone
Software.language
Same language as the connected iPhone
Software.genre
Telematics

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Toyota Aygo Mid 2018 Apple Carplay Integration.jpg
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inception
2014-03-10
software version identifier
17.2
Commons category
CarPlay
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  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Wired CarPlay
  • Wireless CarPlay
  • History
  • Predecessor
  • Development
  • Timeline
  • CarPlay Ultra
  • Changes by iOS version
  • Competition
  • References
  • External links

CarPlay is an Apple standard that enables a car radio or automotive head unit to be a display and controller for an iOS device. It is available on iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or later.

More than 800 car and motorcycle models support CarPlay, according to Apple. Vehicle owners can add support by installing certain aftermarket vehicle audio products. Most CarPlay systems connect to iOS through USB, some are wireless, and wireless support can be added through aftermarket dongles. CarPlay Ultra, a more integrated version of CarPlay, was first announced on Aston Martin DBX707 in May 2025.

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