Get ready for HomeView by checking CarPlay apps on your iPhone
With Apple HomeView arriving November 13, you can get ready by checking which apps on your iPhone already support the CarPlay features that work on Apple's new smart display. Here's how to do it. Apple HomeView Apple's HomeView starts at $299 and brings music, video, smart home controls, and other features to a 7-inch screen. However, the device doesn't have its own App Store , so you can't…
Apple's HomeView, set to launch on November 13 for $299, is a smart display that integrates music, video, smart home controls, and more onto a 7-inch screen. Unlike many devices, HomeView doesn't have an App Store for third-party apps; instead, it leverages existing CarPlay support from iPhone apps. To prepare for HomeView, check which of your iPhone apps support CarPlay features.
This can be done through the iPhone's CarPlay settings in Apple's list of installed apps. CarPlay-compatible apps, particularly those related to audio (music, podcasts, audiobooks), are the easiest to identify. Video support is less straightforward, as it depends on vehicle compatibility, and some video apps might not appear in your car's customization list.
While the CarPlay settings list is a helpful starting point, it's not a definitive guide to HomeView compatibility. To find new compatible apps, open the iPhone's App Store and search for "CarPlay." Remember, not all CarPlay-related apps will work with HomeView, so look for explicit mentions of CarPlay support. Video apps in particular require special attention, as they may not function natively on HomeView.
No special actions are needed for HomeView once you've prepared your CarPlay apps – simply check your existing apps and identify any you might need to add.
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