5 Benefits of Using Apple CarPlay on Your Subaru
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- In this how to video I show you how wireless Apple CarPlay works on a new Subaru. Now that all Subarus are moving over to the larger touch screen display, this video will be relevant for anyone with a new Subaru. The Subaru Outback first received wireless Apple CarPlay in 2023 along with the 2023 Subaru Ascent, 2024 Crosstrek, and now for 2025 the Subaru Forester will have wireless Apple CarPlay. Many of the details in this video also apply to older generation Subarus that required plug in Apple CarPlay with your USB cable.
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I’ve learned a lot from your videos. We recently bought a 24 Outback Limited.. replacing a 2019 Crosstrek Premium.. the amount of new technology was a bit overwhelming.. finding your videos made things easy.
We just purchased our 5th Subaru a 2024 Outback! Your videos are exceptional and make getting the most out of our vehicle easy. Thank you for all your videos!
Happy to help!
Great video. Very helpful.
that was great Alex, thanks a lot 👍
This was a very helpful video! Thank you!
Great info as usual thanks Alex
Good stuff thanks
Alex I have had my Crosstrek for 18 months and had no idea I could do all this. Thanks so much
You’re welcome!
Alex thanks for all of these very informative videos! Without them I'd be lost!
Thanks Alex. I always learn something new from your videos.
The parked location is a cool feature I didn’t know about. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for this information. I have been having problems with my 2023 Outback. Good information.
Thanks as always Alex, I really enjoy all your Subaru videos and have learned a lot! Keep them coming!
Came from a 2011 Corolla and my new Outback is a huge game changer with airplay and the many many bells and whistles it offers. Thanks for covering this beautiful car as always
Thank you Alex....without the videos you make of your Subaru know-how I would not learn about my new/used and certified Outback Sedan 2022 .... Many Thanks Alex 😘🥲😓😱🧐💜
Thank you Alex ,for the the great tips on Apple car play.
Great video, I use Apple Carplay as well and learned a few things. I did not know that I could change the appearance of the carplay screen from the head unit. Will be playing with that feature later...lol.
If I lived closer to your location -- I would certainly purchase from you.
Happy to help either way! Thank you for watching
Thank you for this video! I love the avh shortcut button after the update.
Yes 🙌
I love it too except I keep wondering why Subaru chose to keep an empty spot on the right side of the Home Button. I mean, why not add another commonly-used shortcut button there instead of leaving it blank? Actually, I wish Subaru would give us the ability to customize whatever we wanted to have in the persistent toolbar. Oh well, maybe next update! A guy can dream.
Thank you so much for this channel and the helpful Subaru videos. After many weeks of searching, I just bought a 2021 Legacy Premium. It’s my first Subaru and I absolutely love it so far but I’m still getting accustomed to the features/tech. As a young female, it’s great to find a trustworthy source of information in the automotive industry! 🙌🏼
Thanks for watching! Happy to help
Thanks!
I’ve been using CarPlay for 4 years and had no idea about being able to reorder the apps. Thank you!
I recently learned that one too!
Hi Alex, I have a Crosstrek 2024. My question is do I need to warm up the car for a few minutes before driving. The rpm is about 1.8 when I starts the engine and it would be lowered to 1 after 2min. Sorry my question is unrelated to the video, but I remember you said we could ask anything😅. Thanks in advance.
Hi Alex great content it’s been super helpful. Do Subarus have the ability to turn on the interior lights without opening the doors or hitting the unlock key fob? Sorry it’s a weird question
Your videos are a great help. Just picked up our 8th Subaru (Otbk Ltd, 2024) on Saturday and so far, I’ve largely avoided reading the individual manual through these video. The only subject I’m still curious about is the Starlink packages.
Starlink gives you the options for roadside assistance/accident alert and the option to upgrade to remote access from your phone. Here's a video I made to share more details on this: ruclips.net/video/uyaCBEdBUkU/видео.html
@@alexpmo many thanks. Will check this out!
Thanks Alex. I use CarPlay a lot, especially on long trips to listen to audiobooks and Spotify. The texting function works pretty well too!
Word of warning: if you get an incoming FaceTime call, don’t answer it using CarPlay. Doing so will crash CarPlay and you’ll have to turn off the engine and restart everything. My dealer says this is a known problem and is hoping it will be included in the next software update.
I love your videos! I have an Android phone. I like listening to RUclips videos on my drive home from work. Is there a way to add RUclips to my 2022 Forester screen, so I am not dealing with my phone?
Thanks for this video Alex! Are there any Carplay adapters that you would recommend for wireless Carplay on wired Carplay vehicles?
@Alex Prestigiacomo do you know of any aftermarket lights for the forester cargo area ? ...not ones in the tailgate which wopuld be useless as soon as you step forward but ones on the side where the seat release is ./...Thanks
Thanks for the video. I’ve had my 2024 Crosstrek for less than a week now, and all your videos have been very helpful😁
Question though. Do you have any personal favorite products to help clean and maintain the dashboard, steering wheel and console screen? Thanks again!
I asked the body shop manager at my dealer when I had my 2018 outback
He mixed a bottle of cleaner they use in the shop
It goes a long way still using it and 3/4 full
You not need to use much and it also work on the carpet areas
I use it on everything except the info screen
@@patricaorlando7716 thank you for the reply!
I’ve used products from chemical guys and Adam’s polish’s. A simple interior detail spray will do!
@@alexpmo great! Thank you so much!
Thanks for the information. I have a question though if I don’t have Subaru Bachman, will this not work?
Great info Alex! We have a 24 Outback (software is current). Only issue I have is it randomly disconnects/reconnects on its own, several times in a few hours. It doesn’t do this in our 18 Crosstrek.
Thanks! Mine has also randomly disconnected before and after the update. Not sure the reason but it stays connected the majority of the time
Could you do a video about Starlink? Mine is due for renewal, and I wonder if I should. I have a Forester. Thanks.
Hey Alex, thanks for all the great videos.
I have a 2018 Forester and can find Apple CarPlay on my system.
Can you help me please?
Alex great video… is there a way to connect an apple watch (series9) to CarPlay. No trouble connecting my Apple phone but no success with the watch. Thkx.
Hey Alex, great content and keep going. I have one question. I have a usb loaded with music in my forester 2021. Whenever i use apple carplay, it automatically cuts off the USB and the media player does not play music from it. But it never happens with my android phone. Do you know why it happens? Thank you
Totally digressing here, but just wanted to mention that I had cut my arm washing my 2023 CT Premium. I didn't realize it but blood dripped down my arm onto the center section of my driver's cloth seat. I saw it and thought I'd never be able to remove this blood stain. All I had with me at the car wash was a spray bottle of interior protectant. I sprayed it on the stain not expecting it to work, but I was amazed to see that I was able to remove the blood stain without a trace, with a terrycloth cloth. I couldn't believe it! I was thinking that maybe Subaru treats it seats with some sort chemical that allows you to easily clean them? I was wondering if you knew anything about that? Maybe I'm exaggerating, but I just feel that Subaru had my back again, along with never failing me when I needed to go somewhere. 😎👍
Alex, I love your videos! I have a 2024 Outback. CarPlay is connected, but some of my apps aren’t showing up on screen. I’ve gone through the process to add them, but they still aren’t showing up. Anyone have any ideas?
I have a 2018 Outback Limited. Do you have a wireless adapter that you’d recommend for using CarPlay?
Does a 2018 Subaru outback support wireless CarPlay? Thanks Al!
Hi! Thank you for the video. We bought a 2023 Forester Touring in October 2023, and we drive it a lot (we already have 17,500 miles on it). One thing that is driving us crazy is CarPlay. We both have iPhones and use cords to connect to the car. The issue we frequently experience is getting Spotify and/or Pandora to work after initiating CarPlay. Here's a scenario: we're driving, have Maps going, listening to Spotify. We stop to get gas. I leave the phone plugged in while the engine is off. When I restart the car, Maps will turn right back on, but Spotify will not play. I can see it playing on my phone, but the car is not playing any sound from it (typically has a screen with the pause button, but it's not reactive to touch). Another scenario: we're driving, have Maps going, I want to switch from Spotify to Pandora. I use the touch screen to switch, and Pandora won't load. I use the phone to bring it up, but it still won't load. I use voice command to get Siri to play whatever channel on Pandora, and that works. I've brought this up to our dealership, and they weren't sure what's happening. Whenever my husband uses the hotspot while I'm driving, the system says it's up to date. Any thoughts on this?
it also works when you say hey siri, you don't have to push any buttons
Nice video as our some of your others. With this one, instead of touching the voice command button on the steering wheel with Apple CarPlay. You can also say hey Siri and let her know your command that way.
Hello, I have a Subaru Levorg vn5 2020. How to connect CarPlay wirelessly, for some reason I can’t do it. and how to update starlink software via WiFi? is that possible?
Is there a recall on 2021 out back for air bags?
Hello, i have a 2023 subaru outback and am trying to find any info on opening the powered hatch with the key fob button while the car is running. Is this possible? Thanks
Hi i have a 2019 outback limited and trying to hook up my wireless
Purchased my 2022 Crosstrek two day ago and am overwhelmed by all the tech (just upgraded from a 22 yr old vehicle). If I plan to use Apple CarPlay do I still need to set up bluetooth since I need to plug in the phone?
I have a 2024 Subaru Forester and I use Apple car play everyday.
I just have 1 question.
Whenever I’m driving and I want to use Siri, the volume is so low that I can barely hear Siri.
Is there a way I can turn the volume up to where I can hear Siri either through my phone or Apple car play?
As always, your videos are always informative and top notch.
Yes press volume up when Siri is speaking
Thanks, new owner as of a month now and love Apple car play. I have an unrelated question about the moonroof/sunroofs on the 2024 outback. How do you know when the moonroof is totally down. I don't want water leaking in after I've vented it. But when I tried it just went straight into opening the sunroof.
I jist got mine too and they told me it doesn't vent. You can open it and hit the button again to stop it partially but theres not a vent setting
@@DebbiePakan-py2ot mine vents up, and then it will go back to open up as the sunroof but the process between the two you don’t know if the moonroof is closed before it opens for the sunroof
Have had my Forester for three years and never realize that there is a Subaru voice function. I’ll never use it, but it’s kind of neat to know it’s there.
You should give it a try!
Hey Alex how did you get the AVH button next to the Auto Start Stop button? I own a 2023 Subaru Legacy with 11in infotainment system
The lastest software update. Take your car to any Subaru store and they can complete it. Reference TSB: 15-305-22R Revised 2/22/24 to include 23/24 model year. Subaru frequently sends out updates for various models/years so it’s likely your advisor won’t be familiar with it off hand. They may also try to charge you to complete unless you’re experiencing an issue with your infotainment display and your car is still within warranty. So if you’re experiencing any issues with wireless CarPlay connection, slow speeds, etc, it’s worth mentioning.
Cool I’m going to get it done. And thanks for all of your videos
I have a 2021 Subaru Forester, and I use a Android phone, and it has the small radio screen. How do I set my phone and like you were doing in your outback and phone?
Can I do this on my 2022 wilderness ?
Thank you
I learned a few tricks today
Now I have a question about apple car play
Do you have any issues of the volume on your automatically turns down and you miss calls
I already talked to my cell phone carrier they could find solutions
I had iPhone 11 and it started doing that on my 2021 outback
I upgraded a few months ago to 14plus and still have the issues
Any suggestions 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Under your car settings you can select sound and adjust phone call volume from there. That should resolve the issue.
Can you add two iPhones that will have separate icons on the Subaru screen or do both iPhones have to exist under the single iPhone icon?
I have a '23 Crosstrek Sport so I have to connect via cable. It works well though. I can use some apps via the Bluetooth connection but it's not as good and is sometimes stuttery, if that's a word! LOL
Try: when your phone name is on the screen touch it to open options, you should see an option for “Apple car play” you can switch the “button” to on. I spent 1/2 hour trying to connect to a “greyed out” “Apple car play”app. So frustrating.
@@erinaidukas1306 From what I understand, the some of the new 2024's have Bluetooth carplay. I can play Itunes through Bluetooth but it is smoother and clearer when I plug it in. It can be frustrating. Most times it works immediately. Then one day it will not connect to the phone until I unplug/plug 2 or 3 times! LOL
Hi Alex, great video! Can you comment on if Subaru tracks or stores/downloads your text messages and user information from your Iphone? I have seen many articles lately about car manufacturers using (and in some cases) sharing customer information with third parties from their iPhones when logged into Carplay. Also, since your phone is essentially mirrored when using CarPlay, what about the possibility of sensitive information such as passwords on your phone being accessed or hacked in CarPlay? I am anxious to set up my CarPlay, but just concerned about the articles I have read, especially since like most people, I have a lot of data on my iphone. Thanks again…..
Per Subaru customer service only mileage is shared with anyone outside of the company.
Hello，is it possible to connect iPhone with Outback via bluetooth in 2021 version?
Alex, please do a video on an Android version of this video. Using the newest version of Android 14. There is some major deference. Thanks
Hi Alex, I have a 2020 Ascent. Any way to connect two iPhones to it? I was hoping I could use my phone via Car Play and my wife could connect hers via Bluetooth, unfortunately that isn’t working for me. Thanks!
I have the latest iOS (17.4.1) and the Save My Parked Location switch seems to have moved somewhere else. The Search function takes you to the Maps page, but the switch is GONE.
I have an Android phone and a 2020 Outback. I have to plug my phone in to more access more apps on my phone. But the display is only on the top 1/2 of the screen, is there a way to get it on the full screen? Love you videos. Thanks.
I believe the full screen android auto became available after the latest software update. Next time you’re in for service, mention that you’d like them to check TSB: 15-305-22R for the update. Subaru more than likely won’t cover this for free unless you’re experiencing issues with it but it’s worth a shot
@@alexpmo Thank you very much for the info.
Sorry if you mentioned this, but does Bluetooth only work with newer year models? I have a2020 Outback and I thought CarPlay only worked by plugging the phone in. Thank you!
Yes, the wireless CarPlay only works on newer models. First came out in 2023 on the Outback/Legacy and the Ascent. Then later added to all but the Forester in 2024. In 2025 all should be wireless. You can still do all of the same things with the wired connection.
I have a 2020 Forrester and an android phone. Is there any way to connect to Android auto via Bluetooth? The cable connection constantly disconnects and is gonna cause an accident as I struggle to get the map back up on the display. Thank you
For some reason my seri is very low when I send a text message
This just started a couple months ago this is on my 2021 forester
Is there a way to up the volume my phone volume is all the way up
Complex question: If an Android phone and an iPad are connected in the 2024 Subaru OBW, is there a way to have messages read from both?
Thanks buddy. I’ve inherited my father’s 19 Outback legacy. Great car. Equal to my Mercedes
I've had a 2020 and presently have a 2022 crosstrek....on both vehicles, the carplay (not bluetooth, cable usb connection) app sometimes refuses to operate. What gives?
Hi Alex my new forester nearing around 3k miles on it .. recently my average mileage meter starting fluctuating crazy dropping down to 24 to 17 and than jumping up back to 23 within a day.. also the average mileage never went up above 24.. is something wrong with mine? Plz lemme know
I have a 2018 Outback 2.5. It has only wired Apple CarPlay, however, it is not stable connected using the CarPlay. I only used once since I bought the car. I know the software is supposed but I changed many cables and different phones, it did not work any more.😢
Can you do this on Subaru’s 2022 and below
Yes, just requires your usb charging cable to connect instead of wireless. First came out in 2017 on certain models. I believe it became standard on 2019 and newer for all Subaru models
How did you get the Chick-Fil-A app on your Outback display??
Can you send location info to selected contacts when you're on a road trip?
This is off-topic, but my 2024 impreza sport radio volume will not go above 38, and it's so low. You have to turn it up too 16 before u can begin to hear it! I test drove a Crosstrek, and i couldn't go above 30 it was sooo loud! Please help!!
What is the dog icon on the car's screen?
On the top left? Just a sticker my wife put there lol
Wish the 2020 had wireless Apple car play.
We just bought a 2020 Outback Limited XT and I am unable to receive messages. It literally says messages not available. I can’t figure out why
How do you get it to do CarPlay via Bluetooth?
have u had any issues with carplay disconnecting randomly? it used to happen once every hour, now its getting worse and worse. 24 obw, i tried it on 4 different iphones and the same results. Subaru said there was no problem on subarus end. all 4 iphones are brand new. very annoying so now i have to run them wired
Mine has randomly disconnected but not often enough for it to be a problem. I’d keep taking it back to Subaru until it gets fixed. May need a new touch screen display
i long for the day when Subaru allows us change the starlink wallpaper...
I have an iPhone when I am talking to someone on CarPlay. I can hear them, but they can’t hear me and I have to get on my phone to put it back on car. I can be talking for awhile before it does this ! It continues to do this often????
Hi Alex. I can only get Apple CarPlay to appear on my display when using a usb cord. Any suggestions?
What year and model do you have?
@@alexpmo 2020 Outback
Is there any android interface for maps ?
Yes, the same info in this video applies to Android as well.
I wish Subaru would send a software update so the older model would have wireless android, just like Honda did last year all older Honda models have wireless android.
Alex, Need your help; While parked and waiting for the vehicle to warm up (2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness) I sometimes use my iphone to look up something on (Google). When I do that the radio or whatever is on stops working. Can't figure out what causes this. Is it the settings on my iphone? Is it the settings in the vehicle? Can’t figure it out. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
It’s a CarPlay issue. If you open an app that has embedded videos, it will switch over to CarPlay. Happens a lot when I’m driving my wife’s car and she next to me looking at Facebook or other websites on her phone that’s connected to the car.
@@bjportnoy Thanks for the info but is there I can do to work around this?
I’ve been trying to figure it out for a year now. No luck getting it to stop. But hitting the source button on the steering wheel will usually bring the radio back on
@@bjportnoy Would that include apps that have embedded audio? My real issue that I use an app called Shazam. Whenever I turn it in the radio goes out. THIS WAS NEVER AN ISSUE ON A 2021 CROSSTREK LIMITED that I previously owned.
Why does sometimes, my Apple CarPlay won’t connect? Have a 2023 Forester Wilderness and has to be connected
I have a 2023 Forester Wilderness as well and have had the same issue with Android CarPlay. It may be the USB cord. I know with trying 2-3 different cords, it seemed like it might not be the cord. When I switched to an "Anker" brand USB cord, it stayed connected and so far, no issues. Heard others recommend this brand too. Get the 3' cord as I read the shorter the cord, it just works better. Hope that helps.
I have a 2023 Forester Wilderness and the Android Carplay is a plug in, not wireless. It keeps disconnecting and I don't know a fix.
I've had the dealership update the Infotainment center and I don't think it's the connection cable. I've tried a couple. My phone shows it's connected, the infotainment center just doesn't display the app at times?! 🤷 It's the only gripe I have with Subaru.
I’d keep taking it back until it’s sorted. Worst case, they may need to replace the touch screen display.
Thanks Alex. It may be the phone cord. Been hearing owners say to try Anker USB cords. I bought a couple. Haven't had any issues since. It's weird. Maybe these systems are just sensitive? Maybe Subaru more than others? I hear people with other vehicle brands experience similar issues so, idk. As long as it's working now, I'm happy.
How does your Outback have the AVH at the bottom on the main screen
Check his other videos, he made one on how to do that. Sorry don't remember that name of it.
With the latest software update. Reference TSB: 15-305-22R when you take your car in for service. Typically not covered unless you’re experiencing an issue.
@@alexpmo is that available for the 2024 Outback
Share park location… does not show “parked location “ option on my Apple Maps. What’s up?
Chelsea was a still model in the passenger seat as you borrowed her iPhone. That’s real trust. 😱
lol 😂
How are you able to use the car play without connecting your phone to the USB port??
Hey, I’m having this problem with Apple CarPlay whenever it connects! My audio (whether Apple music, or car radio or incoming calls) will switch from whatever is music - let’s say music - to a radio station!
This is so frustrating that I cannot keep it connected.
Please help 😢
Edit: I’d like to ask that I have deleted and added the phone multiple times to no resolve )
I am sad that my solterra dont got wireless android auto in Norway so I have to use a usb, but apple pooplay is wireless. Wierd seeing as it is wireless elsewhere.
I just received my outback 2024 and cannot connect my iPhone 13. I called Subaru and was told my phone was not compatible for CarPlay. This is a huge issue for me as I travel a lot and use maps. is there an alternative connection with the iPhone 13?
CarPlay works as far back as iPhone 12 Pro as of today. Is your 24 Outback a base trim level? If so, it requires your USB cable to connect to CarPlay
@@alexpmo it’s the premium and I can connect to Bluetooth but when I try to connect to CarPlay, it kicks me off Bluetooth. I’ve tried the USB cable that is Apple brand. My SIL was able to connect his without problem. I tried all of the tips to correct it. My software is up-to-date and all of my apps are up-to-date. One compatibility chart I saw stated the 13 Pro Max was compatible, but the 13 was not on the chart.
I also have Wi-Fi in the car if that helps or if maybe it’s causing an issue
@@lisapropper3474 ok, so your car allows for wireless connection. No need for the cable. It’s good that you’ve been able to connect someone else’s device because that eliminates the car as a source of the issue. Also, you won’t be able to use Bluetooth and CarPlay at the same time. You would use one or the other. I would delete your phone from the device list in the car and then try to reconnect. Be sure to select CarPlay when it reconnects. It should say prompt you and say “use CarPlay”. Hopefully this resolves your issue!
@@alexpmo thanks for your help. I’ll give it a try!
I have a ‘22 and my iPhone needs plugged in to use CarPlay.
Works on 2016 Outback?
Unfortunately not. 2018 was the first year available on the Outback. You'd have to get an aftermarket touch screen for apple carplay on the 2016
I have a HUGE problem with carplay in my 2022 outback. Every single time I end a phone call, the car immediately starts playing the radio. WTF? I will be listening to a podcast using carplay, pause the podcast, make a phone call, and when the call ends suddenly the car radio is blasting at high volume. I can't figure out how to stop this from happening. There is no off switch for the radio so there doesn't seem to be any way to tell the car to quit doing this. It's absolutely horrible behavior. The car seems to do the same thing when it's connected through bluetooth as well, which tells me this is a big problem with the outback that it can't remember that no audio source was playing when the call was started so it just picks the first source (radio) and starts playing it when any call is finished. Horrible defect.
Alex…Subaru’s Starlink w Apple Car play…SUCKS!! I have the most updated system software, yet, it is SO buggy!!! I constantly drop car play, or it constantly switches my phone audio input from CarPlay to iPhone, so no have to mess with my phone while driving if I want to fix it and not loose the call. CarPlay randomly disconnects from phones (happens with multiple phones) and it won’t come back on for several minutes. It’s distracting when driving, especially when following gps directions. Starlink/ wireless
Apple CarPlay sucks big league!!!
While driving, I use Siri and not the voice command button. Hey Siri, call my husband or Hey Siri, rest my sister, etc….. MUCH easier than pushing buttons.
True! That’s also one way to do it
How to opt out of spying? Do they provide our driving data to insurance companies? Law enforcement?