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How can I use Apple CarPlay in my Porsche?

Apple CarPlay lets you use your iPhone apps directly on your car’s Porsche Communication Management (PCM) infotainment system, so you can stay connected while keeping your focus on the road. It offers easy access to navigation, calls, messages and music, all controlled through the touchscreen or voice commands for a seamless driving experience. 

Table of Contents

  1. Applicable models
  2. What do I need to use Apple CarPlay?
  3. How can I set-up Apple CarPlay?
  4. Tutorial | Spot On – Your Porsche Instruction Guide
  5. FAQ and Additional Information

Applicable models

911 from model years 2019

Taycan from model years 2021

Panamera from model years 2020

Macan from model years 2019

Cayenne from model years 2019

Identify your model year

What do I need to use Apple CarPlay?

To use Apple CarPlay you need:

An iPhone 7 or later with the latest iOS software Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Siri and Apple CarPlay enabled in the settings of your iPhone If connecting with a cable, use an undamaged original cable from Apple without a USB adapter to ensure trouble-free use

How can I set-up Apple CarPlay?

Wireless Apple CarPlay is available for the following models with the latest software version: 

911 from model year 2020  Taycan from model year 2020  Panamera from model year 2021  Macan from model year 2020  Macan Electric from model 2024 Cayenne from model year 2020  Cayenne Electric from model year 2026 

Identify your model year

Notes 

The availability of wireless Apple CarPlay may vary depending on your country. Depending on the model and model year of your car, there may be slight differences in how the buttons in the steps below are described.  For more details about wireless setup, refer to your owner’s manual.

How to connect to Apple CarPlay via USB cable

From model year 2022 

Option 1 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap Devices on the PCM home screen. Tap Connect new devices > Connect Apple CarPlay. Alternatively, tap the Apple CarPlay icon to start the search. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

Option 2 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open Settings > General > CarPlay.  Press and hold the voice control button on your steering wheel until the search starts. When your iPhone name appears in the PCM, tap the name. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

 

Model years 2020-2021  

Note: Model year 2020 from production date November 2019 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap in the headline of the PCM either the icon with the crossed out mobile phone or the icon with reception strength (depending on the connection status). Select Apple CarPlay or Link to start the search. Select your device from the list. Confirm that you want to start using Apple CarPlay.  Apple CarPlay starts and available apps are displayed on the PCM. 

How to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay

From model year 2020  

Option 1 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap Devices on the home screen of the PCM. Tap Connect new devices > Connect Apple CarPlay. Alternatively, tap the Apple CarPlay icon to start the search. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

Option 2 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open Settings > General > CarPlay. Press and hold the voice control button on your steering wheel until the search starts. When your iPhone name appears in the PCM, tap the name. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

How to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay

From model year 2022 

Option 1 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap Devices on the home screen of the PCM. Tap Connect new devices > Connect Apple CarPlay. Alternatively, tap the Apple CarPlay icon to start the search. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

Option 2 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open Settings > General > CarPlay. Press and hold the voice control button on your steering wheel until the search starts. When your iPhone name appears in the PCM, tap the name. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

Model year 2021 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap in the headline of the PCM either the icon with the crossed out mobile phone or the icon with reception strength (depending on the connection status). Select Apple CarPlay or Link to start the search. Select your device from the list. Confirm that you want to start using Apple CarPlay.  Apple CarPlay starts and available apps are displayed on the PCM. 

How to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay

From model year 2020 (production date: from Nov 2019) 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap in the headline of the PCM either the icon with the crossed out mobile phone or the icon with reception strength (depending on the connection status). Select Apple CarPlay or Link to start the search. Select your device from the list.  Confirm that you want to start using Apple CarPlay.  Apple CarPlay starts and available apps are displayed on the PCM 

How to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay

From model year 2024 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap Devices on the home screen of the PCM. Tap Connect new device. A search for devices starts. Select your phone. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

How to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay

From model year 2022 

Option 1 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap Devices on the home screen of the PCM. Tap Connect new devices > Connect Apple CarPlay. Alternatively, tap the Apple CarPlay icon to start the search. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

Option 2 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. On your iPhone, open Settings > General > CarPlay. Press and hold the voice control button on the steering wheel or – depending on the model – on the control stalk until the search starts. When your iPhone name appears in the PCM, tap the name. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

 

Model year 2020-2021 (production date: from Nov 2019) 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps.  Tap in the headline of the PCM either the icon with the crossed out mobile phone or the icon with reception strength (depending on the connection status). Select Apple CarPlay or Link to start the search. Select your device from the list.  Confirm that you want to start using Apple CarPlay.  Apple CarPlay starts and available apps are displayed on the PCM 

How to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay

From Model Year 2026 

Make sure Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled on your iPhone. Open Settings > Bluetooth and keep the screen open for the next steps. Tap Devices on the home screen of the PCM. Tap Connect new device to start the search. Select your phone. Follow the instructions shown on the PCM and your phone. 

Tip: While using Apple CarPlay, you can switch between full screen and split screen by swiping down or up on the bottom part of the display. The split screen view lets you use the lower part of the screen for other functions and apps from your PCM while Apple CarPlay remains visible in the upper part of the display.

Tutorial | Spot On – Your Porsche Instruction Guide

FAQ and Additional Information

How can I operate Apple CarPlay using Siri?

To use Apple CarPlay via Siri voice recognition, ensure that: 

Siri is enabled in the settings of your iPhone. Your car’s ignition and the PCM are switched on. You aren’t in an active phone call. The parking assistant isn’t active. PCM voice control isn’t active. 

You can then start Siri by using one of the following methods:  

Press and hold the voice control button (see image below) – on the steering wheel for 911, Panamera, Taycan, Macan Electric and Cayenne Electric, and on the control stalk for Cayenne. Say the wake-up phrase ‘Hey Siri’ (if activated in Siri settings on iPhone) Alternatively, long-press on the Home/Dashboard-Button (see image below). 

To end Siri:    

When Siri is active and waiting for a voice command, press the Voice Control button on the steering wheel. You’ll hear a fading acoustic signal. 

Voice Control Button

Home/Dashboard Button

What should I do if I have connection issues with wireless Apple CarPlay?

For an optimal Apple CarPlay wireless connection, always ensure your iPhone has the latest iOS version.   

If you experience connection issues, try the following steps. 

Reconnect wireless Apple CarPlay 

Briefly enable flight mode on your iPhone, then disable it and reconnect.To reconnect Apple CarPlay in the PCM:  
On the PCM home screen, tap Devices. Tap the Apple CarPlay icon for the iPhone you want to reconnect. 

Remove and reconnect your iPhone 

If the issue persists: 

On your iPhone, remove the car from the Bluetooth menu. Delete your iPhone from the PCM:  On the PCM home screen, tap Devices. Select the relevant iPhone. Swipe left on the phone entry. Tap the bin icon to unpair the iPhone. Afterwards, reconnect your iPhone to the car. Refer to ‘How to wirelessly connect to Apple CarPlay’ above.

What should I do if wired Apple CarPlay isn’t working?

If you experience issues with wired Apple CarPlay, try the following: 

Use an Apple‑supported USB cable. Check that the USB ports in your car and on your iPhone are clean and free of dust or dirt. Make sure your iPhone is charging when connected, as this indicates the cable and connection are working. Unplug and reconnect the cable if necessary. 

How can I use wireless Apple CarPlay with multiple drivers and different iPhones?

You can connect more than one iPhone to Apple CarPlay in your car, making it easy for different drivers to use their own phone and apps when they get in.

Please see above for details on how to wirelessly connect an iPhone.  

How to choose which iPhone to use 

On the PCM home screen, tap Devices. Tap the Apple CarPlay icon for the iPhone you want to use. Apple CarPlay will start automatically. 

How do I switch to wired Apple CarPlay if I’m already using wireless CarPlay?

To switch from wireless to wired Apple CarPlay, follow these steps: 

Remove the existing pairing: On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth and remove your car. On the PCM home screen, tap Devices to open the Device Manager.Select your iPhone, swipe left on the entry, then tap the bin icon to delete the device.Plug your iPhone into one of the front USB ports using a USB‑C or Lightning cable. Accept the Apple CarPlay prompts on both your iPhone and PCM. On your iPhone, select ‘Use USB only’ when prompted. This ensures future connections remain wired. 

How do I use the My Porsche app in Apple CarPlay?

The function ‘My Porsche in Apple CarPlay’ allows you to control several useful functions of your car without leaving the Apple CarPlay interface on your central display, including: 

Control of selected car functions, such as climatisation settings Access to audio and sound settings such as radio favourites Use of helpful functions outside the Apple ecosystem without switching screens Personalisation of your Apple CarPlay experience for quicker access while driving 

This function is available in the 911, Taycan, Panamera and Cayenne from model years 2023-2026 with the latest software version. 

How do I set up ‘My Porsche in Apple CarPlay’? 

Connect your iPhone to Apple CarPlay. Refer to the instructions above for details on how to connect your iPhone. Open the My Porsche app on your phone. If you have more than one car, tap your car’s name and select the correct one. On the home screen, scroll down and tap My Porsche in Apple CarPlay. Tap Get Started. You’ll see an overview of the available spaces, which let you place your favourite functions for easy access in Apple CarPlay on your central display.  

All changes are updated in Apple CarPlay in real time.  

You can also watch the Spot On video ‘How to use the My Porsche app in Apple CarPlay’ for more details on how to configure the spaces. 

Where can I find more information and support regarding Apple CarPlay?

For additional support on Apple CarPlay, visit Apple’s official support pages.

The article Intro to CarPlay and iPhone explains setup steps, personalisation options and everyday use of all Apple CarPlay functions.

If Apple CarPlay isn't working as expected, the guide If you need help with CarPlay helps you troubleshoot common issues and check settings on your iPhone and in the car.

When using Apple CarPlay please consider the following:

Only iPhone apps that are supported by Apple CarPlay are displayed. For information on supported apps visit Here. The function can only be offered in countries supported by Apple. For information on supported countries visit Here. The displayed content and features of Apple CarPlay are provided solely by the connected iPhone.   When Apple CarPlay is used, any active Bluetooth connection (e.g. for telephony, media playback or news) is automatically disconnected. In this case, phone calls can only be made via the connected Apple CarPlay smartphone.   Some apps require an active data connection. You may incur additional charges, depending on your mobile phone plan, particularly if you’re using it abroad. A flat-rate data plan is recommended. 

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