The 2016 Hyundai Sonata just became more convenient for iPhone users. Apple CarPlay for the Hyundai Sonata allows you to call upon Siri like a virtual assistant. That means that you can control the system with simple voice commands, while staying focusing on the road. Hyundai USA: Release Apple CarPlay for 2015/2016 Hyundai Sonata (at no charge).
If you are considering the purchaseof a new Hyundai and you want to learn more about CarPlay, thenyou’ll be happy to know that we have you covered. One of the best things aboutCarPlay is its interphase, which will be familiar to anyone who has ever usedan iPhone. Not only is CarPlay easy to use, it is also safe. By using CarPlay in your car, you can make calls, navigate your route, hearyour playlist, and listen to your messages, all while still being hands freeand safe.
WhatHyundai Models Include Apple CarPlay?
As a car manufacturer, Hyundai has done an excellent job of makingApple CarPlay available in many of its cars. In fact, Hyundai models from 2016on that have either Display Audio orNavigation already have Apple CarPlay available to customers. However, evenif your Hyundai did not initially come with CarPlay, don’t worry. Many otherHyundai models can be modified with a simple software update, which we willdiscuss later. For now, the current list of Hyundai models thatinclude Apple CarPlay are:
- 2018 Kona and 2019 Kona
- 2018 and 2019 Tucson
- 2019 Santa Fe
- 2019 Santa Fe XL
- 2018 and 2019 Elantra
- 2018 and 2019 Sonata
- 2018 and 2019 Accent
- 2018 and 2019 Elantra GT
- 2016, 2017 and 2019 Veloster
- 2018 and 2019 Ioniq Hybrid
- 2018 and 2019 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
- 2017, 2018 and 2019 Ioniq Electric
- 2018 and 2019 Sonata Hybrid
- 2019 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
- 2019 Kona Electric
- 2019 Nexo Fuel Cell
- 2015 and 2016 Genesis
How MuchDoes CarPlay Cost?
Since Hyundai has made it a point to make their recent cars asCarPlay friendly as possible, the car manufacturer has also extended a similarkindness to their customers. So, you’ll be happy to know that CarPlay does not cost anything extra whenused in a Hyundai.
Hyundai Sonata 2016 Apple Carplay Install
I Don’tHave CarPlay, Can I Get a Hyundai CarPlay Upgrade?
Hyundai Sonata 2016 Carplay
Thanks to Hyundai’s willingness to embrace Apple CarPlay soenthusiastically, you can upgrade your Hyundai to use CarPlay on your own andfor free, even if you didn’t initially purchase a model that featured CarPlay. Infact, you might qualify for a freeupdate as long as you have either Display Audio or Navigation and one ofthe following car models:
- 2015-2016 Genesis
- 2015-2016 Sonata
- 2015-2016 Azer
- 2016 Elantra GT
- 2016 Sonata Hybrid
- 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
- 2016 Tucson
- 2016 Veloster
- 2017 Santa Fe
- 2017 Santa Fe Sport
Installing the update for Apple CarPlay in your Hyundai is asimple and free process. Here’s how you do it:
- First, make sure you have your car’s VINnumber, a USB stick from your car’s navigation, an iPhone, and a USB chargingcable.
- Login to your account at myhyundai.com and you’ll see the free download option.
- Once you select the download option, Hyundai’swebsite will guide you through each step of the process.
How toSetup and Use Your Hyundai CarPlay
- Connect your Hyundai to your iPhone using your USB cable.
- When asked if your car can connect to CarPlay, select connect.
- After that, CarPlay should pop up on your car’s screen as an icon. You might be prompted to connect CarPlay again.
- When you are connected, you can then press on the apps you want to use, or talk to Siri.