Smartphones and their ability to connect with our vehicles' infotainment systems appear to be a feature that becomes more important with each passing year, and as these car-based systems become more and more complex. How does one connect their iPhone to the latest Volkswagen Amarok's impressive infotainment offering? Let's have a look.
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Connecting with Apple CarPlay
To connect your Amarok with your iPhone's built-in Apple CarPlay functionality, one must insert their USB cable into either the USB A or USB C slots situated below the climate control panel in the Amarok. Once the phone and vehicle are linked by the aforementioned USB connection, the user must follow the prompts on both their smart device and on the vehicle's infotainment screen. For those that wish to have wireless Apple CarPlay, simply tick 'Enable wireless Apple CarPlay' when your device prompts you, and then you can charge the device using either the cable or the wireless charger while ensuring CarPlay is active at all times.
What if I only want Bluetooth connectivity?
To connect your iPhone to your VW Amarok, you can follow these general steps:
- Enable Bluetooth on your iPhone by going to Settings > Bluetooth and toggling it on.
- Turn on your VW Amarok and navigate to the Bluetooth settings on the infotainment system.
- Choose "Pair Device" and select "iPhone" from the list of available devices.
- Follow the prompts on the infotainment system to complete the pairing process, which may involve entering a PIN or confirming a code on both your iPhone and the Amarok's system.
- Once the pairing process is complete, your iPhone should be connected to the VW Amarok via Bluetooth, and you should be able to play music, make calls, and use other phone-related features through the car's system.
Note that the specific steps may vary depending on the make and model of your VW Amarok and the version of iOS on your iPhone. Refer to the car's manual or contact the manufacturer for more detailed instructions if needed.
