How to Connect to Cadillac Apple CarPlay?

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Being out and about on the road doesn't mean you need to go without all the handy features on your iPhone. Cadillac's lineup of luxury vehicles from 2016 and onwards offers Cadillac Apple CarPlay integration, allowing you never to skip a beat.

Cadillac Apple CarPlay Key Features

Cadillac's CUE infotainment system allows owners to access all the key features of their iPhones, such as hands-free calling and texting with Siri, music streaming, turn-by-turn navigation, plus apps like Spotify and Pandora.

How to Set Up Apple CarPlay in Your Cadillac

Thankfully, no rocket science is required to set up Cadillac Apple CarPlay. No tools are required, just your iPhone and five minutes of your time.

Connecting With a USB Cable

Owners will need to follow these simple steps:

  1. Connect your iPhone to the vehicle's USB data port using your iPhone's cable.
  2. Unlock your iPhone.
  3. A consent pop-up will be shown asking to enable Apple CarPlay.
  4. Follow the infotainment on-screen prompts or on your iPhone to launch Apple CarPlay.
  5. If Apple CarPlay does not automatically launch, touch the Apple CarPlay icon on your infotainment screen.
  6. Accessible iPhone apps will be shown while Apple CarPlay is active.

Setting Up Wireless Apple CarPlay

Depending on the Cadillac model and trim level, wireless connectivity with your iPhone may not be available. For owners of those Cadillac models with wireless connectivity, they will need to follow the below steps to connect with Apple CarPlay:

  1. Pair/connect your iPhone to the infotainment system using Bluetooth.
  2. If your iPhone is already paired via Bluetooth, tapping the Apple CarPlay icon and following the onscreen prompts will launch the app.
  3. Your vehicle must be in PARK the first time you connect to CarPlay.
  4. Follow the onscreen prompts on the infotainment screen and on your iPhone to start a wireless Apple CarPlay session.
  5. Owners will be required to accept the terms of use before access is granted.

Some Cadillac models may ask if you want to enable wireless Apple CarPlay for future use after starting Apple CarPlay using a Lightning connection. Once confirmed, your phone will automatically connect whenever you start your Cadillac.

Using Siri With Apple CarPlay for Hands-Free Control

Using Siri along with Apple CarPlay for hands-free control in your Cadillac is easily achieved with any of the following actions:

  • Press and hold your steering wheel's voice command button to access Siri.
  • Touch and hold the CarPlay Dashboard or CarPlay Home button to ask Siri anything.
  • Speak out "Hey Siri" if your particular Cadillac model supports this feature.

Cadillac Models with Apple CarPlay

As already mentioned, Cadillac Apple CarPlay debuted as standard on all new Cadillac models from the 2016 model year and onwards. The full list of Cadillac vehicles that offer Apple CarPlay now includes:

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