The process of connecting apple devices to car stereos is very simple and straightforward. All you need to do is just connect the USB cable to the car stereo and phone. In most cases, you can be up and running within just a minute.
Whatever it is, in this guide, I will show you how to connect iPhone to car stereo with USB easily. Check it out!
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How To Connect iPhone To Car Stereo Using USB
It’s very simple to connect an iPhone to the car stereo using a USB cable. Follow the below guide.
Step 1 - Ensure the Stereo Supports IOS Connectivity
Not all head units will support iPhone, iPad, or iPod connectivity. Having that said, stereos in the latest vehicles do support IOS connectivity. Therefore, if your stereo system is old, open the stereo manual and find out if it supports IOS or not.
Step 2 - Connect the Device to the Stereo System
Once you’ve made sure that the stereo system supports IOS, it’s time to connect the device to the system. You’ll need a good-quality USB data cable if you want uninterrupted performance. Connect one end of the cable to the apple device and the other end to the stereo system.
Step 3 - Setting up the Stereo System
After connecting the device to the system, you’ll have to set the stereo to USB mode. Go to the menu option, and there you should see USB mode. However, some advanced stereo systems automatically detect the device and shift to USB mode.
Step 4 - Play whatever you like to hear
Go to your phone’s audio player and play whatever you’d like to listen to. When you connect a phone to the stereo system, that’ll work like your phone’s speaker.
Therefore, if you call someone or receive calls, you’ll be able to hear the other person on the speaker.
How To Connect ipod To Car Stereo Via USB
The process of connecting an iPod to the car stereo is the same as connecting an iPhone. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Ensure the stereo system supports IOS devices
- Pick a USB data cable, and connect one end to the iPod and another to the stereo
- Go to the menu option in your car stereo system and select the USB mode
Why Are Your iPhone Not Connecting To Your Car Via USB?
There could be many reasons why your iPhone is not connecting to the car via USB such as problems with the USB data cable, software issues, problems with the stereo system, etc.
Here are a few things you can try if your iPhone isn’t connecting to the car stereo via USB.
Check the Data cable
When your device isn’t connecting to the stereo system, the first thing you would want to check is the USB data cable. Do a visual inspection and see if there is any sign of damage. If the data cable is faulty, you can’t connect the device.
To ensure that the cable is faulty or not, pick another new USB data cable and try connecting the device with that. If that works, then the previous cable was damaged and if not, then the problem isn't in the data cable.
Restart the Device and Stereo System
If your device isn’t connecting to the stereo system, restarting the device might solve the problem. Not only the device, but you should also restart the stereo system as well. After restarting, connect the device to the stereo system and see if it’s working.
Update the Device
Try updating your phone! Go to the settings, and then general. Click on the software update, if there is an update available, then update the phone. In some cases, that solves the issue.
Turn the EQ off
According to some users, turning off the EQ in the iPhone has solved the connecting issue. Go to the settings, click on music, click on EQ, and then turn it off.
Check the Stereo System
If your Apple device is still not connecting to the system, try another device. If that also doesn’t connect, then the problem is probably in the stereo system. Have an expert take a look at the system.
FAQs
How do I play music from my iPhone through my USB in my car?
Take the USB cable, and connect one end to the iPhone and another to the stereo system. Activate the USB mode in the stereo system and play music on your iPhone.
How do I connect my iPhone to my old car stereo?
Old car stereos won’t have Bluetooth features, so connecting via Bluetooth isn’t an option. Unless the stereo system is 30 years old, it should have either USB or Aux port via which you can connect the iPhone.
Conclusion
I have shown a few things that you can do if the device isn’t connected to the car stereo. If that doesn’t solve the issue, it’s wise to have an expert take a look. If you’ve gone through the entire guide, you must have learned how to connect iPhone and iPod to car stereo with USB. I hope that helps.
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