To turn off Apple CarPlay, you have several options depending on whether you want to disable it temporarily or permanently:
Disable CarPlay via iPhone Settings (Permanent or Per-Car Basis)
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Go to General > CarPlay.
- You will see a list of cars connected under "My Cars."
- Select the car you want to disable CarPlay for.
- Tap Forget This Car and confirm by tapping Forget. This will stop CarPlay from connecting to that vehicle unless you set it up again later
Disable CarPlay Completely via Restrictions
- Open Settings.
- Tap Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions if not already on.
- Tap Allowed Apps.
- Toggle off CarPlay. This disables CarPlay entirely on your iPhone until you toggle it back on
Temporarily Disconnect CarPlay
- If connected wirelessly, you can turn off Bluetooth or Wi-Fi on your iPhone to disconnect CarPlay temporarily
- If connected via USB and you want to charge without CarPlay activating, use a different USB port meant only for charging or use a "charge-only" USB cable that blocks data transfer
Disable CarPlay from the Car’s Settings
- Many vehicles allow you to disable or turn off CarPlay from the car’s infotainment system settings. Look for options like "Connection," "Auto-Launch," or "CarPlay" settings in the car menu and choose to disable or turn off CarPlay
Additional Tips
- To prevent Bluetooth from auto-connecting to your car, go to Settings > Bluetooth , tap the info icon (ⓘ) next to your car’s device, and select Forget This Device
- You can also switch audio output from CarPlay to Bluetooth or the car’s native system via the infotainment system if you want to use your phone’s audio without CarPlay
These methods give you flexibility to either disconnect CarPlay temporarily or disable it permanently for specific vehicles or entirely on your iPhone.
