When you start playing music on the system, anyone with a compatible device with the right settings will get a notification on their lock screen prompting them to connect. Thankfully, they can\u2019t just go rogue and hijack your playlist – a tick icon needs to then be pressed on the infotainment screen to allow them to stream music.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also possible to tap the SharePlay icon on the CarPlay screen to bring up a QR code which passengers can scan with their cameras to join the fun.<\/p>\n
6. Share ETA<\/p>\n
Rather than doing anything as old-fashioned as calling someone with an expected arrival time, you can easily share it through Maps by tapping \u2018Share ETA\u2019 on the route card. You\u2019ll need to make sure the feature is turned on in Settings>Apps>Maps.\u00a0<\/p>\n
7. Calendar<\/p>\n
To combat that sinking feeling of having forgotten something you should be doing, CarPlay has a calendar app which will show upcoming events, and where applicable, it\u2019s possible to have the system give directions to whatever it is you might have forgotten about. If you prefer to keep your life organised with Google Calendar, that\u2019s fine, even though it\u2019s not compatible with CarPlay – you can simply set Apple Calendar to automatically pull in whatever\u2019s on your Google Calendar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
8. Driving Focus mode<\/p>\n
Whether you don\u2019t like distractions or simply want to switch off from the outside world for a bit, Driving Focus mode is worth a look. Activated in the settings menu, it mutes incoming messages but can automatically reply to let the sender know you\u2019re driving, and not just being a bit rude. By replying with \u2018urgent\u2019, this can be overridden.\u00a0<\/p>\n
9. Video playback<\/p>\n
It’s a new feature for iOS 27, so this is one you might have missed. You can now play videos on your infotainment screen from supported apps, including YouTube and Netflix, via CarPlay. The car does, of course, need to be stationary for this to work. Video playback will switch to audio only the moment you set off.<\/p>\n
10. Automations<\/p>\n
Through the CarPlay section of your iPhone\u2019s Shortcuts app, you can prompt numerous actions to occur when the device either connects or disconnects. It can speak a custom message, open a particular app, or play music. For the latter, you can choose from specific playlists, channels, and even songs. You can go even further if you have Apple Home-enabled devices. You could, for instance, programme a smart light to come on when your phone knows you\u2019re near home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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