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I had a look through forum, didn’t see a post on this topic; please advise if I’ve missed the right place. My Jan 2023 (MY22) GR Sport Corolla’s CarPlay worked brilliantly from purchase until I changed my phone last October… and testing with a friends older model iPhone shows the problem doesn’t matter on handset. Music, navigation apps (apple and non apple) work normally, but sending or reading messages/SMS no longer actually works. The “Siri Voice” gets stuck in loops and doesn’t complete the operation. This worked perfectly until the update at Christmas. Anyone know if there is a Software Update for the Corolla? I’ve tried connecting the car to a WiFi hotspot on my phone, but “no updates available” is all I get, same since I bought the car. I searched Apple forums but most people just can’t get CarPlay to work, which mine is great for music and navigation, just very odd when someone sends you a message when you’re driving… when it did work well. Thanks.

I've found a solution, doesn't make much sense but.... I plugged my iPhone 15 Pro into my laptop (Windows 11) and ran iTunes. It offered to upgrade me from "17.4.1" to "17.4.1"; checking on various websites there is a newer build number. https://www.macrumors.com/2024/03/27/ios-17-4-1-new-build-number/ If this hadn't been released I would have had to 'backup' the phone and use the 'restore' option. iTunes then failed to update as it said I needed a newer iTunes (yet this is the latest!) and it turns out that on Windows 11 you now have to use the Apple Devices app from MS Store. It was about 8GB download, and once installed, taking about 20 / 25 minutes, the phone came up looking unchanged. Later today in the car.... wow, everything fixed using wireless carplay. Siri can read receiving text messages correctly and doesn't get "stuck" and repeat itself. Siri can send text messages, and can send emails correctly without getting stuck and saying "it says, it says, it says" Best of all, using the voice "wake word" now works with CarPlay active, as well as the steering wheel button. This never worked back to my old phone with iOS 16.x the week I collected the car, so I assumed wasn't supported by Toyota. Posting here in hope it helps someone else. Perhaps the iPhone 15 models have had issues with the small OTA updates, and it needed a full install to reset some random settings. That is obviously an Apple issue, as they should be able to tell if a delta is the same as full load.

The MY22 Corolla is "wireless carplay". My lightning cables (USB-A) are Apple genuine, but the iPhone 15 uses USB-C and Apple doesn't sell their own A to C cable. I have a belkin one. In testing, using a wired connection made no difference. The maps/music and other apps work perfectly on both connections. It is only Siri that is broken.

The spoken warnings are from the Toyota system whether satnav in use or not and I find them useful and accurate. Even when using CarPlay Apple Maps nav these Toyota warnings still occur

Toyota UK have announced details of the programme to allow the upgrade of existing MM17 Audio units in 2019 Corolla & 2019 Rav4. A retro fit kit will be available via your local Toyota dealer starting May 2020 and will available to install on all 2019 Corolla Grades and 2019 Rav4 with the exception of the ICON grade, there is no solution available for 2019 Rav4 Icon, 2019 Prius nor 2019 Camry. Upgrade will cost £120 for Corolla & £150 for Rav4 there will be a reduced cost offer for upgrades completed along with routine servicing price TBC exact details of logistics and technical processes will be given to dealers at the end of Q1 2020. Toyota have asked dealers to inform owners of both models of the upcoming availability.

Strangely it works correctly if I disconnect from the car and just shout at the phone. It is only when CarPlay is active that Siri's features don't work. Thanks all for confirming this issue affects other people, and not just my car. If I ask it to send a message, it says "to whom" you reply and it then says "what do you want to say" and you say one word and it replies and gets into a loop saying "it says, it says, it says" until you press the button on the steering wheel. Its hilariously broken... I'll submit feedback to Apple. https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone/

Thanks for all the ideas. The current phone is a 15 Pro with iOS 17.4.1 today and its never worked with any iOS 17 release. The old phone that worked properly was handed down, iPhone 14, but has also been updated to iOS 17 and I've tried testing with it a few times, no difference to the 15. I have access to an iPhone SE 2nd gen (quite old) and that is also on iOS 17.4.1, so I will try that as well. Volume doesn't seem to be an issue. I've got into the habit of muting the radio when trying Siri and on the MY22 the only way to start Siri is with the button on steering wheel, voice activation is disabled when connected to Toyota's CarPlay. Yet another Apple bug, they are getting less and less reliable over there in Cupertino.. 😃

Its more likely a phone issue. What iphone and ios version do you have? odd that you say that the apple forums say cant get apple carplay to work since it is a simpler setup than AA.

Hi David,many cars including some Toyota models come equipped with DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radio that incorporates traffic message channel TMC functionality. TMC broadcasts traffic updates, including roadworks, accidents, and congestion, from local authorities. Your car's DAB radio decodes this information and converts it into spoken warnings through the speakers. As you mentioned before, you might have a smartphone app installed that provides real time traffic information. Popular options include Waze and Google Maps. These apps use a combination of GPS data from your phone and crowdsourced information from other users to identify traffic congestion and potential delays. When connected to your car's infotainment system via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, these apps can provide spoken alerts through the car's speakers. Given that the new roadworks were picked up, TMC via DAB radio seems like the most likely explanation. TMC updates are regularly transmitted and include information on newly implemented roadworks. DAB Radio (TMC) Free, doesn't require an internet connection, covers a wide range of roads. Limited information compared to apps, updates might be delayed.Smartphone App often provides more detailed information than TMC,and it can offer alternative routes. It requires an internet connection, data usage and charges might apply, and not all apps are free.These sound more likely based on how you're using your phone or the features of your Corolla. Hope this helps

Yes to all these statements. Been using Apple Music for years. Also. Apple Music does not “connect to the car” it is connected to your appleid and phone/pad/mac, apple music app is also downloadable on some android devices where you can log into it with said appleid the music app will behave the same way as it does when you have locally downloaded songs on the device. In addition to what @sportse has said there are couple of ways where the music will play automatically 1 if you initiate the music app before you get in the car , say you are already listening to music via headphones. 2 if you have the music app open in the head unit (not displaying another car play option like maps) and playing then turn car off. it will play again when reconnected. 3 using a “shortcut” automation script on your device… something along the lines of “when apple carplay connects play music”

No problems with Apple Music and CarPlay. I believe if you leave the music running when you turn the car off, it may play again automatically after the next start but that’s what it’s designed to do. when you turn the car off, the music on your phone automatically pauses so it’s not running all the time if you leave it.

You can also listen to the radio through CarPlay if you have Apple Music - you can ask for various radio stations to be played. I’ve never actually used either the sat nav or radio in my car yet, when I picked it up the dealer helped me set up the CarPlay and I’ve only used that. Mostly it’s playlists but I regularly use the CarPlay radio too. before changing the sound safety setting, the volume was quiet though and had to be turned up a lot. It’s made a difference to both volume and quality.

Early models of the Corolla (2019-2020) didn't have Android Auto/Apple Carplay, and there was a dealer retrofit to upgrade them late in 2020. So check the car to make sure it has AA/CP. If not, ask the dealer re getting the upgrade.

Since having my MY20 GR Sport, I had the option to select CarPlay on the screen. I rarely drive it now as the wife has claimed it, but when I do get to drive it the option no longer shows. I have tried all advice on YouTube etc but cannot get CarPlay to show. I have never had a dealer upgrade (sat nav maps etc) I hear spoke of. Is that what is needed?

The Android Auto/Apple carplay update was designed to be dealer fit due to the risk of bricking the head unit - which at the time did happen to a couple of members who tried to install the update themselves and this then wasn't covered under warranty. Back in 2020 the standalone update was £120 for the Corolla, but costs will have increased since then. Think you need to get more info as regards what this other update is, and then go to Toyota Customer Services to query the need for this and the cost.

I'd be interested to hear what happens - my satnav also says 'problem - contact dealer'. I'd assumed that maybe it already has the latest map, but don't use it as I use apple CarPlay instead for satnav. Depending on what source it is using for traffic/etc. it might not have some road closures - occasionally these are missing from various sources. There is a local road closure that google maps was saying would end on Thursday but I knew it was actually Friday that it would be ending, so the google map info was wrong.

Same here, 2023 facelift using apple CarPlay - have noticed the message flashing up the last few days. I'd thought perhaps something was being downloaded over the air for the head unit?

I took my car in to the dealer about a year ago and had the Apple CarPlay retrofit done as part of a service. I noticed that the DA and FA numbers jumped so I was on 17TDT2EU-DA31 and 17TMT2EU-FA10. I've seen mention of version 17TDT2EU-DA56 from another post in this forum, so I wondered what the DA and FA numbers refer to? Can my car be upgraded from DA31 to DA56, and whatever the latest version of FA is? I live in the UK, and have a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid.

Say "Hey Toyota, call John Smith" or "Hey Toyota, call 01202 123456" That'll work if you're connecting your phone via Bluetooth and not using Android Auto or Apple Carplay.

That'll be Android Auto or Apple Carplay. Connect your phone using the lead and you'll be able to do that too. Didn't your dealer walk you through at the handover? The How-to is in the manual but essentially you connect your phone and under settings, Bluetooth devices you select your phone and make sure you’ve ticked Android Auto (or Carplay if you have an Apple device). Once you're connected your phone essentially takes over your infotainment screen, so you can play Spotify, use whatever map software you've installed on your phone, or even ask Google to tell you a joke. (Long press the voice button on your steering wheel wait for a beep and say "tell me a joke") FWIW I tend to use the in-car SatNav as it's by TomTom and really well integrated with the dashboard display as well as the centre screen. "Drive to work" won't work using the in-car system because TomTom doesn't know where you work. It knows "home" because you can define home as part of the settings. I can say "Hey Toyota, let's go home" or "Hey Toyota, drive to Buckingham Palace" etc and it works fine. "Drive to work" will work with Android Auto as you can define your workplace in Google, so Waze, or Google maps will navigate to work for you

Hi everyone! Thanks for the feedback & discussion, honestly really appreciated! Any time I ask a question on here, I always get detailed answers - and in this case, a full on debate! I'm going to give it a few years and will see where I'm at then. At the mo, I'm mostly working from home so don't need too much power for motorway and my main conviction was having Apple Carplay & some safety featrues, but the new 2023 features/improvements just look great. I'll probably to wait till interest rates ease (if they actually do) and see what the used market is like in 2-3 years - I'm in the middle of buying a house so will need a few years to save up again! In the mean time, I may just get an Auris/CT200h for my town and ocassional motorway driving. In terms of EVs, I think I'm with most people in this thread - they have their place, but they aren't the answer. Again, thank y'all and have a great Xmas!

As an aside, does anyone know if Toyota will introduce wireless Android auto to the MY23 Corolla via an over the air update in the near future? I'd imagine all the hardware is there since it supports apple wireless carplay. Plus I've heard the MY24 Corollas will come with wireless android auto as standard.

Hi, Recently purchased a 2019 Corolla. It has the Toyota Touch 2 (Without Go). I understand that the Car will support Apple Car Play. I know I can have this retro fitted by Toyota. I wonder if its possible to update \ install Apple Car Play myself without going through Toyota? I heard that its possible through a subscription with toyota-tech. Is that possible? Alternatively, is it possible to retrofit Satellite Navigation to the car in a similiar way? Any directions welcome. Kind regards

I have searched about the same topic for a while now and it seems not to be possible. I don't have the compass on mine either as I don't have the built-in GPS. I have android auto and HUD in my car. I read in some forums that if you have the built-in GPS and use apple map through the apple Carplay, you will get the directions on the HUD and on the info screen, but not sure.

It might be just me being new to the iphone or fairly new to the car but when i use the iphone sat nav the voice direction is very loud and i can't find a way as yet of making it quieter. The built in Toyota sat nav is fine for volume but not a patch on useability compared to the iphone. Does anyone know of a way of adjusting the sound level either within the iphone menu or car software. Any help much appreciated. If listening to music at the same time as using the satnav then adjusting the volume on the head unit whilst reducing the satnav volume also makes the music too quiet.