You can now safely make calls, listen to voice mail, play your favorite music or get directions, all while driving your new Cadillac. That capability is now available in every new Cadillac from Cadillac of Birmingham, thanks to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Whether your smartphone is iPhone or Android, you can manage your life safely and hands-free, simply by connecting your smartphone to your Cadillac. Here are some benefits and some basics on how to get started.
Apple CarPlay®: Keep Your World Humming While Keeping Your Eyes on the Road
Without touching or looking at your iPhone, you can send audio messages via Apple CarPlay® while you drive all around Birmingham, AL. You can also ask Siri to share your ETA with someone from your contacts list while navigating with Apple Maps, so you can keep friends and family up to date.
Want to safely play some of your greatest hits while you drive? You can access all your music content from your Apple Music subscription with CarPlay. Just use your voice to search by artist, album, or song. You can ask Siri to stream any of more than 100,000 live radio stations.
Apple CarPlay: The Perfect Road Companion
To activate Siri voice control, just press and hold the voice control button on the steering wheel. CarPlay also supports other iPhone apps like audio, messaging, and voice apps, along with newer apps like parking, EV charging, and easy food-ordering: Call for a full-loaded pizza from the comfort of your Cadillac.Safely Access Apple Maps
With Apple CarPlay® in your Cadillac, the simplicity of Apple Maps is available in your car. CarPlay helps identify the right destination using addresses from your contact list. One tap access helps you find where you’re going quickly and easily, whether it’s a favorite restaurant or a nearby gas station.
Using Apple CarPlay®: A Starter Guide
Connect your iPhone to the Cadillac using Apple’s Lightning Cable. Then the “Projection” icon on the Cadillac CUE screen will change to the Apple CarPlay icon. To launch a CarPlay session, press the Apple CarPlay icon or long-press the infotainment “Home” button. Choose an app from CarPlay on the Cadillac CUE screen while your iPhone is safely packed away. No need to hold or worry about your iPhone.
Android Auto™ On Board: Hands-Free Access in Your Cadillac
Android Auto™ takes the features in your Android smartphone and puts them in your Cadillac’s dashboard, displaying information on an easy-to-use interface. The technology lets you get directions, check traffic and listen to music, all with your Android phone’s voice commands and steering wheel controls.
Maps, Music and More
Android Auto connects you to Google Maps navigation, which gives you step-by-step directions and finds alternate routes in heavy traffic. The software can port saved destinations from your phone, so you don’t have to type in addresses by hand.
Android Auto also gives you access to millions of songs and podcasts via a growing list of third-party apps. Stay connected by making phone calls and sending messages using Hangouts, WhatsApp, and other platforms. All these features respond to voice commands, so you can say “OK, Google, where’s the nearest barbecue restaurant?”
How to Start Using Android Auto in Your Cadillac
To use Android Auto for the first time, download the Android Auto app to your phone. It’s available on Google Play™, and you can connect your smartphone to your Cadillac using a USB cable. To launch the app, press the Android Auto icon or long-press the infotainment “Home” button.
Do You Have Questions about Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™? We Have Answers
If you own a recent model Cadillac, we can tell you if either Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™ integration is available in your car, and how to access it. If you’re shopping for a new Cadillac, we can show you how smartphone connectivity can help make your life easier and safer. Talk to us soon at Cadillac of Birmingham and find out how to safely put your smartphone to work while you drive.
