Can Android Phones Use CarPlay?
2 Answers
Android phones cannot use CarPlay. Below are some differences between CarLife and CarPlay: 1. Developer: CarLife is China's first cross-platform car-phone connectivity system launched by Baidu's Internet of Vehicles, while CarPlay is a car-phone connectivity system released by Apple Inc. in the United States. 2. Compatibility: The CarLife vehicle terminal is compatible with Android, Linux, and QNX, while the user terminal supports both Android and Apple iOS operating systems, covering over 95% of smartphones. In contrast, CarPlay only supports iPhone. 3. Features: CarLife supports a wide range of third-party applications, whereas CarPlay began supporting third-party navigation on June 5, 2018.
I recently switched to an Android phone, but couldn't get CarPlay to work in my car no matter how hard I tried. After consulting a car-savvy friend, I learned that CarPlay is Apple's exclusive system that only works with iPhones and isn't compatible with Android devices. When I used an iPhone before, I found it very convenient for navigation and music, but it just doesn't work with Android. Later, I discovered my car actually supports Android Auto, and it works perfectly with similar functionality. So Android users should check if a car model natively supports Android Auto before purchasing, rather than struggling with CarPlay. Trying third-party devices might cause issues and compromise driving safety, which isn't worth the risk.
