Does the Camry support CarPlay?

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EdenLynn
07/24/25 7:25pm
The Camry currently does not support CarPlay, but the Camry Luxury Edition and Camry Sport Edition support CarLife. Below are the specific details about the Camry: 1. Interior: The Camry is refined and stylish, featuring a two-tone color scheme that enhances its fashion sense. The dashboard design is very unique, with the entire layout angled toward the driver for easier operation and visibility. The new model's infotainment screen has been enlarged to 9 inches, and the original physical buttons have been replaced with electrostatic touch-sensitive buttons. The interface has also been completely redesigned, offering a more premium feel and a strong sense of technology. 2. Powertrain: The Camry 2.0 model is equipped with a 2.0L or 2.5L engine, paired with a Direct Shift CVT transmission, which is the latest powertrain system developed under Toyota's TNGA architecture. 3. CVT Transmission: The 2019 Camry features an all-new upgraded CVT transmission, the first in the world to incorporate a gear-driven mechanism and a small-angle steel belt. While maintaining the inherent smoothness of a CVT, it achieves shift speeds comparable to a dual-clutch transmission and offers far more gear ratios than a traditional AT transmission, with up to 10 simulated gears. It can be considered a next-generation CVT that breaks conventional perceptions.
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VanCarmen
08/11/25 10:46am
The Camry indeed supports CarPlay, with most models from the 2019 edition onwards featuring this function as standard, which is a major highlight for tech enthusiasts like me. Setting it up is straightforward—just connect your iPhone via USB, or wirelessly in higher-end models, and the infotainment system will display the CarPlay interface. I love using it for navigation, playing music, or answering calls, with voice commands to Siri reducing manual operations, making it both safe and efficient. Toyota consistently updates its software, and post-2022 models may support wireless CarPlay by default, with excellent compatibility. If you purchase an older Camry, you can first check the central control settings; if it's not activated, you can visit a dealer to upgrade the firmware and enable it. Overall, the integration of CarPlay enhances the driving experience, making it more intelligent than previous-generation models and well worth recommending.
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