{"id":13520,"date":"2014-07-18T14:41:34","date_gmt":"2014-07-18T14:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/carplay\/"},"modified":"2014-07-18T14:41:34","modified_gmt":"2014-07-18T14:41:34","slug":"carplay","status":"publish","type":"definition","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/30204\/carplay","title":{"rendered":"CarPlay"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span id=\"what_does_carplay_mean\">What Does CarPlay Mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CarPlay is an aftermarket, in-car mobile\/Smartphone access solution that enables individuals to use iPhones within their cars by using the vehicle\u2019s native control and display system.<\/p>\n<p> It is an Apple proprietary product that provides voice activated feature to access iPhone in a vehicle.<\/p>\n<p> CarPlay is also known as was as iOS in the car.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"techopedia_explains_carplay\">Techopedia Explains CarPlay<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CarPlay, to give a safer driving experience, is primarily designed to be voice controlled. CarPlay works by connecting the iPhone with the car (in-car display system) using a data cable on supported vehicles. \n<\/p>\n<p>The user can access the iPhone from the car\u2019s built-in display system. Users can play songs, make calls, send or receive messages, access maps, and more. They also can customize the home screen to customize the display. \n<\/p>\n<p>Besides voice control, users can access iPhone features using the car\u2019s native controls or directly through the car\u2019s native touch screen display.<\/p>\n<p> As of 2014, CarPlay is available on limited vehicle manufacturers and is available on iPhone 5 series of phones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does CarPlay Mean? CarPlay is an aftermarket, in-car mobile\/Smartphone access solution that enables individuals to use iPhones within their cars by using the vehicle\u2019s native control and display system. 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