How to activate wireless CarPlay on 275c?

[Clarisse]

Prepare the current vehicle's data cable in advance and have a phone ready for connection. Insert the data cable into the vehicle and connect the phone simultaneously to complete the activation of the CarPlay function.

[McRyan]

I've also encountered the issue with activating wireless CarPlay on the 275c before. The key is to confirm whether the head unit version supports it. You need to first check the software version in the head unit settings. If wireless functionality is confirmed to be supported, turn on your phone's Bluetooth and WiFi, then find the Apple CarPlay option in the head unit's mobile device management. During pairing, you need to press and hold the voice button on the steering wheel for 10 seconds to put the head unit into search mode. Then use your phone to scan for the car system's Bluetooth signal, and tap connect when prompted. The entire process requires keeping the head unit and phone within 1 meter of each other. Last time it took me 15 minutes to get it working, mainly because I didn't realize at first that the phone needed to be updated to iOS 13 or later. After successful pairing, remember to set CarPlay as the default startup item in the head unit settings, so it will connect automatically when you get in the car.

[LaFrancisco]

I've been thinking about setting up wireless CarPlay with the 275c unit for quite some time. The primary requirement is that the head unit hardware must have a WiFi module, which older 275 models lack. To activate it, first reset the head unit's network settings, then delete all old connections in your mobile device. On the phone side, turn off personal hotspot, enable Bluetooth and WiFi but don't actively connect. Here's the key point: the operation must be performed with the vehicle powered on, and engine running provides more stable conditions. During pairing, the head unit will display a six-digit verification code - be careful not to mistype it when entering on your iPhone. After successful pairing, you'll notice a new CarPlay icon on the head unit. In practice, it's much more convenient than wired connection, especially for short commutes without cable hassle, though occasional disconnections may occur which can be fixed by restarting the phone.

[LeSamantha]

Activating wireless CarPlay involves three steps. First, verify the basics: only the 275c host model with suffix B or C supports wireless, and the phone requires iOS13 or later. During operation, start the engine, enter Settings - Mobile Devices on the car's system, and tap the Apple CarPlay icon. Simultaneously, enable Bluetooth on the phone and search for available vehicles under Settings - General - CarPlay. When your car model appears in the list, tap to pair. The car's screen will then display a confirmation code. Note that the first connection requires authorization for contacts and SMS permissions. Once connected, navigation and music can be wirelessly projected, but tests show limited Bluetooth transmission range—placing the phone in the back seat may cause disconnections.

[Chris]

Just helped my brother activate this on his Sagitar last week. The key is that the infotainment system software version needs to be 0363 or higher - check the version in Settings > System Information. The operation process is simple: power on the vehicle without pressing the brake pedal, enter Mobile Device Management in the infotainment system, and select Apple CarPlay under Add New Device. Make sure both WiFi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone, and never manually connect to the car's WiFi network. During pairing, two confirmation pop-ups will appear - click Allow for both. After completion, it's best to pin the CarPlay interface in the infotainment system. Practical tests show Baidu Maps runs more stably than Apple Maps, with audio latency around 0.5 seconds which is acceptable. Remember to reboot the infotainment system monthly to prevent lagging.