Most modern car stereo systems already support iPhone connectivity. You can listen to your favorite music or use the phone without the help of hands while driving. For this possibility, there are 4 methods for connecting the iPhone to the audio system.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is convenient because there are no cords, but devices should be within a certain range.

Bluetooth on the iPhone and car must be turned on and in discovery mode. To do this, select “Settings” in the phone, click “General” and turn on “Bluetooth”.

After that, a list of all detected devices nearby will appear on the phone. You need to choose a name that represents the device of the car. Once you do this, the device may ask you for a password or PIN. After entering all the data, the devices will connect.

Now you can use the paired device in the car to receive calls and make calls to your contacts. For calls, you must connect the headset to the iPhone. If you do not need synchronization, you can always cancel it.

Some car Bluetooth devices may require you to start or control music from your iPhone or stereo. If you cannot hear the sound, try turning on the radio before turning on the stereo again.

USB

The method with a USB port is quite popular because of its availability. In any machine, you can connect the phone to the audio system via a USB cable.

  1. Locate the USB port on the audio system similar to that installed on the computer.
  2. Check your car’s stereo system manual and see if it supports iPhone connectivity. This will allow you to connect your iPhone directly to the audio system using a data cable.
  3. Insert one end of the data cable into the port on the bottom of the iPhone. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB port on the car stereo.
  4. In the menu on the car stereo, set the mode to USB or iPhone. The audio system will begin to receive any information coming from the phone. Most car stereo systems will automatically switch to iPhone or USB mode.
  5. Open the music application on your phone to play music through the audio system. If you make or accept a call, it will be transmitted through the car speakers.

Aux

If your car has a 3.5 mm jack similar to the headphone jack on your phone, then you can use this method. To do this, you need a cable that allows you to connect any gadget to the car's audio system.

  • connect one end of the cable to the headphone jack on the phone, and the other end to the car stereo port;
  • Press the menu button on the car stereo and transfer it to AUX. This will allow her to receive any information coming from the iPhone. If you are having difficulty setting the AUX mode, refer to the instructions of the car radio;
  • open the music app on your iPhone to start playing music or calls in your car’s audio system.

Carplay

With CarPlay, you can make calls, write messages, or listen to music. CarPlay uses Siri Voice Control, which allows you to make voice calls while staying focused on driving.

Start the car and run the CarPlay program on your receiver. Usually in the main menu there will be a CarPlay button or a physical button. Sometimes CarPlay starts automatically when you connect your iPhone.

After starting CarPlay, the phone screen locks. You may be asked to unlock it to start CarPlay, after which it will be locked again to prevent distractions while driving.

If the car supports CarPlay via a USB cable, connect the phone to the car's audio system using it. On the USB port, you will see the CarPlay or smartphone icon.

Use the Siri function to control CarPlay hands-free. Siri is the most effective way to control, because you do not need to look at the screen while driving. You can activate Siri by pressing and holding the Voice button on the steering wheel. If there is no Voice button on the steering wheel, you can press and hold the simulated Home button on the CarPlay screen.

Connecting an iPhone to the car radio is a simple procedure that can be done in an instant. You just need to choose a more suitable and convenient option for you.