How to Display Phone Navigation on the Car's Large Screen?

[IsabelleDella]

Turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone and the car's navigation system to achieve pairing and interconnection. Enable both the data connection and personal hotspot features on your phone. Activate the wireless WiFi in the car's infotainment system, search for your phone, and enter the WiFi password to connect. You can try turning off the "Personal Hotspot" on your phone and then turning it back on, repeating this several times.

[NevaehDella]

I usually enjoy delving into in-car technology and want to display my phone navigation on the car's large screen. There are a few mainstream methods: Apple users find CarPlay the most convenient, requiring a USB cable or Bluetooth connection for initial pairing in the settings. Android phones rely on Android Auto, with similar steps, but note that both the car and phone must support it. For older cars without native functionality, try MirrorLink by installing the official app for connection. Some cars support screen mirroring—just enable it in your phone settings. Do some homework first, like updating your phone's OS and the car's infotainment software to ensure compatibility, and use a high-quality USB cable to prevent disconnections. While Bluetooth assists with audio, the main transmission of visuals relies on wired or WiFi direct connections. Sudden disconnections while driving can be dangerous, so it's best to perform these operations while parked.

[SanAthena]

I hate looking down at my phone while driving, so connecting to the big screen for navigation is much safer. Simply put, plug your iPhone into the car's USB port with a cable, and the CarPlay interface will automatically pop up; for Android phones, connect and launch Android Auto, and the central display will show Google Maps. For cars that don't support these, check if you can enable screen mirroring—look for the in-car display option in your phone's settings. It's recommended to use original cables or Bluetooth pairing for stability, as third-party cables can sometimes have poor contact. If all else fails, you can always buy a phone mount for the dashboard as a backup.

[Debbie]

I've seen many people tinkering with their car navigation displays, and some unconventional methods are quite interesting. For instance, installing an app on Huawei or certain brand phones and using the MirrorLink protocol can mirror the screen. There are also those Bluetooth adapters or additional car head unit boxes that connect to the OBD port, costing just a few dozen bucks to wirelessly project the phone screen, which is quite handy for older cars. Before operating, make sure the car is powered on and don't mix up the modes, otherwise the phone might lag or the screen might go black. After all, it involves driving safety, so test the navigation response speed after mirroring before hitting the road.