Tired of your iPhone connecting to your car’s Apple CarPlay every time you get in? Apple CarPlay is a built-in feature in many cars, allowing users to sync their iPhone with the car's infotainment system and use certain iPhone applications through the vehicle's integrated interface. Or maybe you’re having problems customizing the device or getting it to work with your iPhone? Either way, you can turn off Apple CarPlay easily. Apple CarPlay is available in many cars and can be easily synced with a variety of vehicles. We’ll show you how to turn off your iPhone from Apple CarPlay so you have more control over your audio. To turn off your iPhone from a specific car’s Apple CarPlay system: Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone Scroll down and tap on “General” Tap on “CarPlay” Select your car from the list of available CarPlay vehicles Tap on “Forget This Car” to turn off your iPhone from the car’s CarPlay system Turning off Apple CarPlay using Settings App Restrictions If you want to completely disable CarPlay on your iPhone, navigate to the settings menu and follow these steps to turn off CarPlay: Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone Tap on “Screen Time” Tap on “Content & Privacy Restrictions” If prompted enter your Screen Time passcode Tap on “Allowed Apps” Find “CarPlay” in the list and toggle the switch to the off position (it should turn gray) Turning off CarPlay through the settings menu will disable the feature entirely on your iPhone. Disabling Apple CarPlay or turning it off won’t affect other Bluetooth connections or your iPhone’s normal function. You can always re-enable CarPlay or reconnect to a car’s CarPlay system by following the initial setup process again. FAQs How do I turn on Apple CarPlay after turning it off? Turn Apple CarPlay back on by plugging your iPhone into your car’s USB port or selecting your car from the list of available CarPlay vehicles in your iPhone’s settings under “General” > “CarPlay.” How do I stop Apple CarPlay from taking over a specific vehicle? To prevent Apple CarPlay from automatically taking over when you connect your iPhone, you can either disable CarPlay entirely using the Restrictions settings or manage the vehicles synced with your iPhone by navigating through the CarPlay settings and selecting the specific vehicle to disconnect. Alternatively, you can simply disconnect your iPhone from the car’s USB port when you don’t want to use CarPlay, allowing you to use the phone for other purposes such as navigation, entertainment, or voice commands. Is disconnecting Apple CarPlay the same as turning it off? Disconnecting Apple CarPlay and turning it off are similar but not the same. Disconnecting Apple CarPlay removes the pairing between your iPhone and a specific car’s CarPlay system but the feature remains enabled on your device. Turning off Apple CarPlay through Restrictions disables the feature entirely on your iPhone so it won’t connect to any CarPlay enabled vehicle until you turn it back on. Will disconnecting Apple CarPlay help solve some of the issues I experience with it? Try disconnecting and reconnecting Apple CarPlay and see if that fixes the problem. This is a good first step when apps won’t open, CarPlay won’t launch or your iPhone won’t connect to your car’s stereo. Get Your Apple CarPlay from BOSS Audio When turning off Apple CarPlay make sure to “Forget This Car” in your iPhone’s settings. This will allow you to connect to other CarPlay systems in the future. Need a great affordable Apple CarPlay system for your car and vehicle? Get top-tier Apple CarPlay technology from BOSS Audio at competitive prices. Enjoy advanced features without breaking the bank.