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Bluetooth or Wi-Fi: How does wireless CarPlay connect?
Wireless CarPlay uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but not for the same job. Bluetooth helps your iPhone and car find each other, pair and reconnect, while Wi-Fi carries the active CarPlay session.
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Wireless CarPlay uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, but not for the same job. Bluetooth helps your iPhone and car find each other, pair and reconnect, while Wi-Fi carries the active CarPlay session. Apple says that includes CarPlay's audio, video and control data, even the audio from phone calls. During the first wireless setup, Bluetooth pairs the iPhone with the car.
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