If you want to stay listening to music while driving, use the Apple CarPlay feature to make it possible. YouTube Music is the best music streaming app as it has 100+ million songs, and it is compatible with Apple CarPlay. However, it requires a YouTube Music premium subscription ($10.99/month) to listen to the songs from the Car’s dashboard. Visit this website and get a subscription before adding the application to Apple CarPlay.
How to Add YouTube Music to Apple CarPlay
Before proceeding further, download the YouTube Music app from the App Store on your iPhone and sign in.
Note: Connect your iPhone to the Car’s infotainment via cable. If the car supports wireless CarPlay, it is not necessary to connect them with a cable.
- Access Settings: Go to the iPhone’s Settings and tap General.
- CarPlay Selection: Scroll through and pick the CarPlay option.
- Device Scan: The device will scan and display your car name.
- Car Selection: Choose your Car name and hit Customize.
- App List: As a result, a list of available apps will appear.
- Locate App: Scroll to the MORE APPS section and locate YouTube Music.
- Add App: Once found, tap the + icon next to YouTube Music. Thus, the app will be added to your CarPlay screen.
Steps to Listen to YouTube Music on Apple CarPlay
The following sections will allow you to explore the YouTube Music app and the steps to access it on your CarPlay.
Navigating the YouTube Music Interface on CarPlay
Click the YouTube Music icon shown on your CarPlay screen, and the app will open. The interface provides easy navigation through the following tabs:
- Home: Offers trending tracks, new releases, and more.
- Last Played: Displays songs and playlists recently played on your iPhone or CarPlay.
- Library: Contains your playlists, liked songs, albums, and artists.
- Downloads: Stores offline songs available for listening without an internet connection.
While playing a song, the CarPlay screen will feature the following controls:
- Forward Arrow: Skip to the next track.
- Backward Arrow: Tap once to replay the song or twice to go back to previous tracks.
- Repeat Button: Press once to repeat a track or twice to loop it.
- Play/Pause: Pause or resume the current song.
- Shuffle Button: Shuffle the upcoming playlist.
- Like Button: Like a song to receive similar recommendations (Currently, there is no dislike button).
Stream Offline YouTube Music on CarPlay
YouTube Music allows you to listen to music offline in CarPlay. You can utilize this if you’re heading to a location without internet access. Simply download your favorite songs on the YouTube Music app on your iPhone in advance. Once downloaded, open YouTube Music in CarPlay, navigate to the Downloads tab and play your saved tracks.
Using Siri Voice Commands
YouTube Music supports Siri voice commands, allowing you to control playback on CarPlay hands-free. Activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or pressing the voice command button on your steering wheel. Some useful commands include:
- “Hey Siri, shuffle my playlist on YouTube Music.”
- “Hey Siri, repeat the last 30 seconds of the song.”
- “Hey Siri, play “<song name> on YouTube Music.”
- “Hey Siri, pause the song.”
Troubleshooting YouTube Music App Not Working on Apple CarPlay
Occasionally, the YouTube Music app may not work properly on your CarPlay. If YouTube Music isn’t working on Apple CarPlay, or you encounter blank screens or lag, follow these steps to fix the problem:
- Restart your iPhone and ensure that it has a stable network.
- Enable background app access for YouTube Music on iPhone.
- Update the YouTube Music app on your iPhone.
- If the issue persists, remove your car from CarPlay and re-add it to resolve the problem.
FAQ
No. The YouTube Music app doesn’t support showing lyrics on CarPlay.
