In this article, we’ll show you how to watch YouTube on your Apple CarPlay system. At the present time, CarPlay does not support the ability to watch video content on the car's display. However, there are ways to play YouTube videos on the car's display using CarPlay. Note: Please remember that watching videos on Apple CarPlay while driving is very dangerous and against the law in most places. It can distract you from the road, raise the risk of accidents, and endanger yourself and others. The only safe time to watch Netflix on Apple CarPlay is when your car is parked and not moving. Other than that, it's essential to avoid doing so. iPhone Setup Before we get to the CarPlay setup, let’s get your iPhone ready. Open the YouTube app on your iPhone and find the video you want to watch. Tap the “Share” button below the video and scroll down and select “Copy Link.” You can also use the YouTube app to play music through CarPlay. Open the YouTube app Find the video Tap the “Share” button Scroll down and select “Copy Link” Load in Safari Now that you have the link copied, load it in Safari. Open Safari on your iPhone and paste the link in the address bar. The YouTube video should show up on the Safari page. Tap the full screen icon to make the video fill the screen. Open Safari on your iPhone Paste the link in the address bar Wait for the YouTube video to load on the Safari page Tap the full screen icon to make the video fill the screen CarPlay Now that the video is playing in Safari, connect your iPhone to your car’s CarPlay system. CarPlay supports video playback from Safari, allowing you to watch saved video files and stream from services like Netflix and HBO Max. You can also play videos from YouTube using this method. Once connected, select the “Now Playing” app screen in CarPlay. The YouTube video playing in Safari on your iPhone should show up on the car’s screen. Connect your iPhone to your car’s CarPlay system In CarPlay, select the “Now Playing” app screen The YouTube video playing in Safari on your iPhone should show up on the car’s screen Controls You can use your car’s touchscreen or controls to pause, play or skip the video. You can also watch YouTube videos using the car's controls. Remember watching videos while driving is distracting and dangerous so use this feature when you’re parked or have a passenger control the playback. Use your car’s touchscreen or controls to pause, play or skip the video Don’t watch videos while driving, it’s distracting and dangerous Use this feature when parked or have a passenger control the playback FAQs Can I watch YouTube videos on Apple CarPlay? No, Netflix is not supported on Apple CarPlay. But you can watch Netflix on your iPhone and then mirror the screen to your car’s display using CarPlay. Is it safe to watch Netflix while driving? No, it’s not safe to watch Netflix or any other video content while driving. It’s highly distracting and can cause accidents so should only be done when the car is parked. How do I mirror my iPhone screen to Apple CarPlay? Connect your iPhone to your car’s CarPlay system using a USB cable or a wireless adapter (if your car supports it). Then go to the Control Center on your iPhone, tap “Screen Mirroring” and select your car’s screen. Can I control Netflix using my car’s controls? Yes, once you’ve mirrored your iPhone screen to your car’s display using CarPlay, you can use your car’s touchscreen, buttons or knobs to control Netflix. Some controls may be limited compared to using the iPhone app directly. Will Netflix on CarPlay drain my iPhone’s battery? Yes, streaming Netflix on your iPhone while mirroring the screen to your car’s display using CarPlay will drain your phone’s battery faster. It’s a good idea to keep your iPhone plugged in while using this feature. Can passengers watch Netflix on CarPlay while I drive? Yes, passengers can watch Netflix on the car’s screen using CarPlay but make sure the video doesn’t distract the driver. The passenger should control the playback and keep the volume at a reasonable level. Get BOSS Audio's High-Quality Apple CarPlay Use Safari to watch YouTube on Apple CarPlay. Follow these steps and enjoy. Remember, watching YouTube, Netflix, or any video on Apple CarPlay while driving is extremely dangerous and illegal in most places. It can distract you from the road, increasing the risk of accidents and endangering yourself and others. Upgrade your car audio system with BOSS Audio's Apple CarPlay head units. Stay connected and drive safely with hands-free functionality and voice commands.