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carplay alternative
CarPlay is an Apple standard that enables a car radio or automotive head unit to be a display and controller for an iOS device. It is available on iPhone 5 and later models running iOS 7.1 or later.
More than 800 car and motorcycle models support CarPlay, according to Apple. Vehicle owners can add support by installing certain aftermarket vehicle audio products. Most CarPlay systems connect to iOS through USB, some are wireless, and wireless support can be added through aftermarket dongles. CarPlay Ultra, a more integrated version of CarPlay, was first announced on Aston Martin DBX707 in May 2025.
We just got new phones (Pixel9a) so thought we'd give AA a try.
Phone connects fine, apps are useable, but the "customise" icon is always greyed out "Not available whilst driving" when pressed.
Well it's not available to me stationary, parking brake on and charging lead connected, either. Deffo...
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