Looking to enhance your driving experience with endless audio options? TuneIn Radio is the perfect option. As TuneIn Radio is compatible with Apple CarPlay, you can easily add it to your CarPlay using the iPhone.Then, you can access thousands of live radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks right from your car’s dashboard.
This article will explain the necessary steps to add TuneIn Radio to Apple CarPlay.
Note – TuneIn Radio provides a wide selection of music and podcasts for free, but you’ll encounter ads. For an ad-free experience and full access to its content library, subscribe to the premium service, starting at $9.99 per month on its official website.
Steps to Add TuneIn Radio to CarPlay
With the TuneIn Radio app on your iPhone, you can easily add it to your car’s Apple CarPlay. If your iPhone doesn’t have the app, install the app from the App Store before proceeding with the steps below.
1. Access iPhone Settings: Open the iPhone’s Settings and scroll to the General tab
2. Access CarPlay: Open the General section and click on CarPlay.
3. Choose Your Vehicle: Select your car name under the MY CARS.
4. Locate the App: Tap the Customize option and locate the TuneIn Radio app.
5. Add the App: Click the + icon next to the TuneIn Radio app icon to include it in your CarPlay setup.
Finally, connect your iPhone to CarPlay either via a lightning cable or wirelessly. Once connected, you can enjoy TuneIn Radio while driving.
Steps to Use TuneIn Radio with Apple CarPlay
Once you turn on your car’s infotainment, the TuneIn app will be on the infotainment screen. If you wish to rearrange the order of the apps in your CarPlay interface, simply press and drag the Move icon (three horizontal lines) to your desired position in the list. Press the app icon, and the app will run on our CarPlay. The interface will showcase your playlists and FM stations, making it easy to navigate through your audio options.
Navigating the TuneIn Radio Interface
TuneIn features a user-friendly design, allowing you to explore new content effortlessly. Upon launching the app, you’ll notice three main tabs: Home, Browse, and Favorites.
- The Home tab on TuneIn Radio showcases personalized recommendations, trending content, and your recently listened to shows and stations, making it easy to find what you love.
- The Browse tab is your gateway to the entire TuneIn catalog, enabling you to discover genres like Local Radio, Music, Sports, News & Talk, and more.
- The Favorites tab displays the shows, stations, and podcasts that you have marked as favorites.
Exploring Content Categories
You can also see various categories. By selecting from the various categories available, you can enjoy local radio stations, podcasts, sports broadcasts, news, and much more. Any content you save as a favorite will be conveniently located in the Favorites tab for easy access.
Listening Offline
If you find yourself in areas with poor internet connectivity while driving, online streaming can become difficult. With TuneIn Premium, you can download your favorite songs or podcasts for offline listening. To do this, open the TuneIn Radio app, hit the Download icon next to your chosen content, and then access your downloads through the CarPlay interface.
Using Voice Commands
Control your listening experience hands-free with Siri on Apple CarPlay. Simply use the voice command “Hey Siri,” or hit the Voice Command button on your steering wheel to manage playback. Here are some commands you can use:
- “Play <name> on TuneIn Radio.”
- “Rewind the first 30 seconds of the podcast.”
- “Skip to the next song.”
- “Pause the song/podcast.”
- “Replay the current song.”
FAQ
To fix TuneIn Radio not working on Apple CarPlay, ensure that both the app and your iPhone are updated to the latest versions. Additionally, try disconnecting and reconnecting your device to CarPlay to reset the connection. Also, make sure to disable driving focus in the settings.