- Learn about ISOFIX car seats What is an ISOFIX Car Seat? ISOFIX is a market-leading car seat safety system that helps give you peace of mind when you're driving with a young child. With statistics showing that two-thirds of car seats are incorrectly fitted, car seat connoisseurs created the 'International Standards Organisation…
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- How can I get Apple CarPlay in my car? Many new cars offer head units with Apple CarPlay as an optional extra, so you can plug in your iPhone and start using it. However, if you have an older head unit or a system that isn't compatible with CarPlay, you may want to upgrade. We offer a range of car stereos/head units that include Apple CarPlay,…
- Is Apple CarPlay safe to use? Apple's Play head-unit functions like a standard hands-free system or navigation device, so using its hands-free and voice-activated features is legal. However, the law requires you to remain fully focused on the road. If you pick up your phone or attempt to operate the screen, you will be in violation…
- How do I know if my phone is compatible with Apple CarPlay? Any iPhone that has a lightning connector (iPhone 5 onwards) will be compatible. iPads aren’t compatible.
- How much data does Apple CarPlay use? Apple CarPlay has been developed to economise data usage. In some cases, data is saved to the device while it’s connected to Wi-Fi to minimise the data usage during streaming. Data usage is dependent on each individual app.
- Which apps are compatible with Apple CarPlay? There are many compatible apps available, and you can find them by entering ‘CarPlay’ into the App Store. Only apps that are considered safe to use in a vehicle while moving receive IOS approval.
- How can I get my phone to automatically connect to Apple CarPlay? 1) Plug in the authorised USB lightning cable or the cable provided with the device into a CarPlay-compatible head unit. 2) If the unit is Wi-Fi enabled, and the Wi-Fi connection was enabled during the CarPlay on-screen setup, then the device will automatically connect once the unit has turned on.
- How can I get Apple CarPlay to auto-start and how can I exit the app? Apple CarPlay won’t auto-start - you will need to select the app on your stereo/head unit before using it. You can exit the app by clicking the home button on the touchscreen.