Tired of Apple CarPlay connection issues ruining your drive? You’re not alone. In this article we’ll show you how to reset your Apple CarPlay and get back on the road with your music and apps. We will also briefly touch on Android Auto for those who use both systems. Disconnect iPhone First step is to disconnect your iPhone from the car’s USB port. This will give you a clean start and re-establish the connection. Turn off car’s infotainment system and disconnect USB port Next turn off your car’s infotainment system. This will clear out any previous settings or connections. Forgetting the CarPlay connection on your iPhone Go to "Settings" > "General" > "CarPlay" Select your car from the list of available CarPlay vehicles Tap "Forget This Car" Restart your iPhone Now that you’ve forgotten the CarPlay connection, restart your iPhone. This will clear out any temporary glitches. Re-Connect CarPlay Turn on your car’s infotainment system Connect your iPhone to the car’s USB port Go to "Settings" > "General" > "CarPlay" on your iPhone Select your car from the list of available CarPlay vehicles to re-connect Troubleshooting If the above doesn’t work try these: Check for iOS software updates on your Apple CarPlay iPhone and install if available Check for infotainment system software updates on your car and install if available If still not working, check your car’s manual or contact car manufacturer’s customer support Common Apple CarPlay issues such as unresponsiveness and freezing can often be resolved by resetting the factory head unit. Consult your car’s manual for step-by-step instructions on how to reset Apple CarPlay in your specific car model. FAQs Here are the most commonly asked questions about resetting Apple CarPlay with answers: How do I reset Apple CarPlay? Disconnect iPhone from car’s USB port, turn off car’s infotainment system, forget CarPlay on your iPhone, restart your iPhone and then re-connect CarPlay. If that doesn’t work, check for software updates on your iPhone and car’s infotainment system. Why won’t my Apple CarPlay work? There could be many reasons why your Apple CarPlay is not working, such as a faulty USB cable, outdated software on your iPhone or car’s infotainment system, or a glitch in the CarPlay app. Specific Apple CarPlay issues like unresponsiveness and freezing up are common, and sometimes resetting the factory head unit can resolve these problems. Try resetting your CarPlay connection using the steps above and if still not working, check your car’s manual or contact the car manufacturer’s customer support. Can I use Apple CarPlay wirelessly? Yes, some cars support wireless Apple CarPlay, you can connect your iPhone to your car’s infotainment system without a USB cable. But not all cars have this feature, so check your car’s specs or manual to see if wireless CarPlay is available. How do I update Apple CarPlay? Apple CarPlay updates when you update your iPhone’s iOS software. To check for updates go to "Settings" > "General" > "Software Update" on your iPhone and install if available. Can I customize the apps on Apple CarPlay? Yes, you can customize the apps on your Apple CarPlay screen by going to "Settings" > "General" > "CarPlay" on your iPhone, select your car and then tap "Customize" to rearrange or remove apps. Some core apps like Phone and Messages can’t be removed. Get Your BOSS Audio CarPlay Reset your Apple CarPlay now and enjoy your apps and music while driving. Looking for a CarPlay solution? Check out BOSS Audio products. The intuitive interface of BOSS Audio's Apple CarPlay makes it easy to use. Access your favorite apps and functions effortlessly.