How to Set Up Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ on your Chevy

If you recently purchased a new Chevy truck, sedan, or SUV, you may have noticed that new vehicles no longer have CD players. So, if you want to listen to your favorite music as you drive through Janesville, you’ll have to set up Chevy Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ with your smartphone. Streaming music, calls, text, and even navigation is easy when you have your smartphone paired with your new Chevy vehicle! Learn how to set up Apple CarPlay® in your Chevy or AndroidAuto™ with our simple instructions below, or contact our team if you have a specific question. 

How to Set up Chevy Apple CarPlay®

When you set up Chevy Apple CarPlay® in your vehicle, you’ll have access to your favorite streaming apps for music, audiobooks, podcasts, and much more! Follow the instructions below to learn how to set up Apple CarPlay® in your Chevy:

• Turn on your vehicle and place it in Park.
• Go to Chevy MyLink > Settings > and select Apple CarPlay®
• Turn on Siri in your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Siri 
• Connect your phone to your vehicle with a USB cable.
• Apple CarPlay® should automatically launch on your Chevy infotainment screen. If it doesn’t, you may have to tap the “Apple CarPlay®” icon or the “Projection” icon. 
• If you’re still having trouble connecting to Apple CarPlay®, press and hold down the Home button on your iPhone to ask Siri for installation instructions. 
• Once you have Chevy Apple CarPlay® running, follow the instruction prompts that appear on your phone screen. 
• After you install Apple CarPlay®, you will be able to activate the app by simply touching the icon on your Chevy display screen when your phone is connected wirelessly or via USB cable. 

How to Set Up Chevy Android Auto™

Along with Apple CarPlay®, Chevy Android Auto™ is another feature Orfordville drivers can use to stream apps to their Chevy vehicle. See how to set up Android Auto™ in your Chevy below:

• Download the Android Auto app to your phone or connect your phone via USB to your Chevy USB port and follow the prompts for downloading the app. 
• Unlock your phone screen and review the agreement with the Terms and Conditions. Hit “Accept” to continue.
• A prompt asking you to update your apps may appear. Update apps as directed to unlock the full capability of Chevy Android Auto™. 
• Turn on notifications and Bluetooth access on your Android phone. 
• With Android Auto™ installed, you’ll be able to access your apps while you drive by touching the Android Auto™ icon on your Chevy infotainment screen when it’s connected via USB cable or wirelessly.

Get Chevy Service at Drive Burtness

Now that you know how to set up Apple CarPlay® in your Chevy and Chevy Android Auto™, read our other service tips for DIY car care you can perform at your Whitewater home! If you’re having any trouble with connecting your smartphone to your Chevy vehicle, schedule a service appointment with our team and bring your Chevy to our Orfordville service center. Your infotainment system may need an update in order to communicate with your smartphone. We look forward to helping you keep your Chevy running smoothly for mile after mile!Driving around town in a Jeep? Fortunately, most new Jeep vehicles also have Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Take a look at our guide on how to use Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on Jeep vehicles today.