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Are You Driving An Old Model Vehicle? Here’s How To Know If You can upgrade your car to Touch screen

preciousBy preciousMay 2, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto are the biggest and most attractive car technology that many car lovers look forward to finding in their cars today. However, these features are mostly found in newer model cars, leaving those with old models feeling left out.

A picture showing the Apple CarPlay app

While we live in a tech-focused era, the good news is that most older model cars can connect to Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto smartphone integration. But, most car owners are not aware of this.

Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto are car tech features that connect your iPhone or Andriod phone to your car’s infotainment system. The tech feature takes apps from your phone, transfers them, and displays them on your vehicle’s infotainment, which makes driving and accessing the apps on your phone easy.

Once they are displayed on your infotainment, you can play and control music, send text messages, make calls, and so many more without endangering your life while on the road.

Below, you’ll find out how to connect Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto to your old model car. 

How To Know If A Car Has Apple CarPlay

Before thinking of connecting Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto to your car, the first step is finding out if your vehicle has these features first.

There are many ways to do this. The first is through a Google search to learn about the features contained in the model of the car you drive. Most vehicles from 2014 upward have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration.

According to Agirlsguidetocars, the second way to check is to plug your phone into your vehicle’s primary USB port if it doesn’t have a wireless dock. If the car has Apple CarPlay integration, the app will pop up on your phone. 

The third way is by going through your car’s user manual. Some car brands like Hyundai only automatically launch Apple CarPlay when you plug your phone into the infotainment system. Other vehicles require that you activate it via the system.

Why Your Car Doesn’t Have Apple CarPlay 

You can’t see Apple CarPlay in your vehicle for several reasons. First, it could be that the app may be faulty or turned off by mistake. In this case, configuring it properly on your iPhone is the solution. 

Another reason for CarPlay not showing in your car is that your iPhone and CarPlay lack the latest updates. In this case, ensure to update your iOs and apps. 

The other problem could be a faulty USB cable if you’re not using a wireless connection. In this case, get a new USB cable and ensure to plug it into your phone securely, and it’ll start working.

The last one is that your vehicle is an old model car and is not compatible with Apple CarPlay. Below, we show you exactly how to solve this particular problem that most car owners have.

How To Add Apple CarPlay To An Old Car

Unfortunately, Apple CarPlay is not found in most old-model vehicles. If your car manufacturer does not have the option of upgrading your vehicle to add Apple CarPlay, you’ll have to install a universal aftermarket screen

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Most of the CarPlay-compatible touchscreens cost around N150 thousand and above. Once you purchase a touchscreen that’s compatible with CarPlay, you can easily install it on your vehicle and connect your phone.

Conclusion

Apple CarPlay and Andriod Auto are some of the best car features that many sought after. So, if you find out it’s incompatible with your car, here’s a solution to fix that and start enjoying the experience with others.

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