CarPlay
| CarPlay | |
|---|---|
Wireless CarPlay displaying music in a Nissan Altima | |
| Original author | Apple |
| Developer | Apple |
| Initial release | March 10, 2014 |
| Stable release | iOS 26.3
/ February 11, 2026 |
| Operating system | iOS |
| Platform | iPhone |
| Available in | Same language as the connected iPhone |
| Type | Telematics |
| Website | apple.com/ios/carplay |
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.