How to watch videos on Apple CarPlay while parked
iOS 27 introduced support for native video playback on CarPlay, with certain restrictions and requirements. Here's how to use the new feature.
To watch videos on Apple CarPlay while parked, you'll need a compatible vehicle equipped with video-in-car technology. Unfortunately, Apple doesn't provide a list of compatible cars, so you'll need to test your own vehicle. Some video apps like YouTube and Netflix are not yet supported natively on CarPlay, but if you have a compatible video app, you can find it on CarPlay's Home Screen.
When you start driving, CarPlay automatically switches to audio-only mode. However, it also supports AirPlay, allowing you to stream videos from your iPhone or iPad to your car's dashboard. To do this, open an AirPlay-compatible app like YouTube on your iPhone, start playing a video, and use the AirPlay button to select CarPlay.
The video should then appear on your car's dashboard, with playback controls on both devices. Remember, you must be parked for the video to play. If the video doesn't work, it's likely because your car doesn't support it. Your car needs to have at least 1,920 x 1,080 pixels display resolution, support the HEVC codec, and have at least 4GB of memory.
Additionally, your iPhone should be running iOS 26.4 or later, and the video app should be on iOS 27. If your car isn't compatible, you can use third-party Android-based AI boxes like Carlinkit or Ottocast to install video apps on your car's dashboard. However, be aware that these workarounds may bypass the parking restrictions and potentially distract you while driving.
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