Wireless CarPlay?

[Ed21]

Just got my new 2021 F150 XLT 301A and have a question about the 8" touchscreen. upon picking up the truck my salesman showed me how to use CarPlay with the USB as he said It wasn't wireless. I was under the impression that sync4 was wireless. Watched the tutorials on YouTube and they are all wireless. any input would be appreciated.

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[Lippy]

Pretty sure all Sync4 CarPlay is wireless. Salesmen usually don't know what they're talking about.

 

[Tecdiver]

Salesmen usually don't know what they're talking about.

This! If you're <50, you probably know WAY more than a salesperson or the 'tech specialist' they usually employ to walk you through the tech. I'd bet most in this forum are overqualified for such a job.

 

[Ed21]

This! If you're <50, you probably know WAY more than a salesperson or the 'tech specialist' they usually employ to walk you through the tech. I'd bet most in this forum are overqualified for such a job.

That's the problem. It's been quite a few years since I was <50 and I've been unsuccessful at getting it to go wireless. Just wanted to make sure I'm not beating a dead horse and my setup was capable so I know if it's user error or not.

 

[CBGray]

That's the problem. It's been quite a few years since I was <50 and I've been unsuccessful at getting it to go wireless. Just wanted to make sure I'm not beating a dead horse and my setup was capable so I know if it's user error or not.

Maybe see if these steps don't get you up and running.

 

[Ed21]

Thanks for the info. believe I tried those steps but I will retry them again.

 

[CBGray]

Thanks for the info. believe I tried those steps but I will retry them again.

No worries. It's sort of "just working" for me on my Lariat, and I don't recall having to do anything special to make it work - that's why I looked up in the manual now to see what steps might be. I did see online where they talked about 8 and 12 inch screens and didn't say that wireless was 12" only, so it should work for you, once you sort it out.

 

[Mac62]

Wireless CarPlay works great in my truck. It's been a couple months since I picked up my truck, but I don't recall having to do anything special other than pair them. (BTW - I'm almost 60 and didn't have a problem figuring it out)

 

[Ed21]

I was concerned with the difference between the 8" & 12" versions, I'll give it another go when I get a chance. Thanks!

 

[wayfarer556]

Make sure that accepting a wifi connection is enabled for you phone as well. Wireless Carplay uses that connection.

 

[sonofzell]

Make sure that accepting a wifi connection is enabled for you phone as well. Wireless Carplay uses that connection.

My thoughts also.... Check that wifi is enabled on the iPhone

 

[Knickell]

Pretty sure all Sync4 CarPlay is wireless. Salesmen usually don't know what they're talking about.

Ditto on this for me.

 

[Knickell]

Sorry if this is elementary, but do you have you phone hooked up via bluetooth to the truck already? I believe it should automatically recognize apply CarPlay once it is.

I was initially thinking it may not be available on the systems with the eight inch screen, but Sync is the same operating system regardless so that should not make a difference.

 

[wayfarer556]

Sync4 Carplay can be made exclusively wired. I have done this as I feel it's a better user experience.
Settings > Connectivity > Wireless App Projection

 

[Ed21]

Sorry if this is elementary, but do you have you phone hooked up via bluetooth to the truck already? I believe it should automatically recognize apply CarPlay once it is.

I was initially thinking it may not be available on the systems with the eight inch screen, but Sync is the same operating system regardless so that should not make a difference.

Yes, phone is hooked up via bluetooth. I will try starting from scratch again when I get back in the truck and let you know what happens. Thanks again for all the input.

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