So you’ve settled into the luxurious driver’s seat of your new Jaguar, and you’re ready to get up to speed with the latest tech and features available to you. The smartphone integration is one of the most useful features you’ll want to explore, and these days it goes well beyond simply letting you hear phone calls through your speakers. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in our new Jaguar models, you’ll have a near-seamless integration between your smartphone and the infotainment display on your center console, and from there you’ll have a wide variety of functions available to you.
Understanding Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Whether you have an iPhone or Android-based smartphone, your new Jaguar model offers an interface that gives you a great deal of access to your favorite apps and features without actually having to pick up your phone. For Apple users, that means you can see apps like Messaging, Apple Music, Visual Voicemail, Apple and Google Maps, and Podcasts, and you can use Siri to voice-activate any of these features like you would on your phone by itself. Android Users have a similar level of connectivity through Android Auto, where you can access Google Maps, Google Play, your messages and phone calls, as well as the Google Assistant voice activated tech. Common app integration is available on both platforms for apps like Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, What’sApp, and more, to help you stay connected to your music even on non-native applications.
Activating Android Auto or Apple CarPlay in Your New Jaguar
Getting started with either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto is a breeze! Simply plug your phone into any of the USB ports on the center console, and your infotainment system will connect with your phone automatically. Be sure that your phone is unlocked when you initially plug it in so that the connection can take place, and from there you can use the apps on your infotainment display even if your phone is locked thereafter. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are truly plug-and-play technologies that make it easy and simple to connect your smartphone to your Jaguar infotainment system.
Will My Phone Charge Automatically?
Yes, your phone will charge while attached to the vehicle via the USB Port, however you can use settings within your phone to limit when your phone recharges to help preserve the health of the battery if you frequently use either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Can I Make Phone Calls with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?
Yes, whether you receive a call or you’d like to place a call, these features allow you to both speak and hear your conversation through the in-car speakers and microphones. You can use Siri or Google Assistant to call someone in your contacts using only your voice for a true hands-free experience.
How Do I Respond to Text Messages Using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?
In both cases, you’ll rely on your native phone AI systems like Siri or Google Assistant to help you respond to text messages. When you receive a message, it will be read aloud, and then you will be prompted to craft a voice-to-text reply that enables you to stay in touch without taking your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel.
Can I Test Apple CarPlay or Android Auto?
You certainly can! Just visit Jaguar Nashville and we’ll set you up with a test drive and help you connect your smartphone so you can get a hands-on feel for the seamless connectivity and ease of use that come with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems.
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