Apple has officially released its iOS 13 update. The update not only offers new features for iPhone users but also gives a new look to the Apple CarPlay display interface in your Lexus! Let’s review the major changes you will see on your Lexus’s Apple CarPlay interface once you have updated your iPhone.
Multifunction Dashboard
With the updated version of Apple CarPlay, you will no longer have to bounce back and forth between the different screens. The multifunction dashboard allows you to view destination directions, view the audio that is currently playing on your iPhone and you
r vehicle’s current location on a map. The photo to the right is the Apple CarPlay feature in a Lexus UX. To the left, you can see your current location. To the right, there are apps you can choose from. You can have audio and your calendar app display at the same time as well as your current location on the map. For more information about your Lexus, please contact Scanlon Lexus of Fort Myers.
Siri On Any Screen
On the previous iOS software, using Siri meant having to look at another screen while waiting for Siri’s response. For example, if you were in the middle of getting directions or listening to an audio app, you would be instantly kicked from that screen on the previous software. Now, Siri can be used on any screen at any time and you won’t miss your next turn. Siri can also provide assistance with apps associated with your at-home devices and security systems. Open your garage door, turn on your lights or unlock your front door all with a voice command. The Lexus UX has a voice command button dedicated to activating the voice command feature right on the steering wheel. Visit our Apple Carplay blog for more details on how to use the voice command button.
Use Your iPhone and Still Have A CarPlay Display
You now have the ability to safely use your phone and have the Apple CarPlay feature still on display on your vehicle’s interface. Previously, if you were using your iPhone independently, the CarPlay feature would close. Now you can safely enjoy using your iPhone as well as an uninterrupted CarPlay session.
Other Update Features and What Stayed the Same
If you have updated your iPhone and chosen the ‘dark mode’ option for your iPhone’s display, you can now choose the ‘dark mode’ option for your Apple CarPlay screen as well. Enjoy a dimmed interface screen with the new software. The app suit of the Apple CarPlay feature stayed the same. Apple CarPlay users can choose the three-way interface or browse the app suit as they drive.
For further help with connecting your iPhone to Apple CarPlay or a walk-through of the updated Apple CarPlay interface, please contact Scanlon Lexus of Fort Myers. For more information about how to set–up Apple CarPlay in your Lexus, please reference our Apple Carplay blog post here.
Update Risks
Many Lexus owners have experienced connectivity issues once they have updated their iPhones to the new iOS 13 software. Owners either can not connect their iPhones at all or the connection drops after a short period of time. Unfortunately, this is an Apple issue and solutions for these issues are still in the works. iPhone users and Lexus owners update their software at their own risk.
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