How would you like to safely make calls, listen to voice mail, play your favorite music or get directions, all while driving your Cadillac? That’s what’s possible in every new Cadillac from Classic Cadillac in Atlanta, thanks to Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. Whether you have an iPhone or Android, you can do it all safely and hands-free, by simply connecting your smartphone to your Cadillac. Here are details on the benefits and how to get started.
Apple CarPlay®: Keep Your World in Order While Keeping Your Eyes on the Road
You can now send audio messages with Siri on iOS and CarPlay, so you never have to look at your iPhone while driving. 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 your favorite music while you drive? You can access all your music content from your Apple Music subscription with CarPlay. Use voice control to search by artist, album, or song. You can ask Siri to stream any of more than 100,000 live radio stations.
Apple CarPlay: Adapted for the Road
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: Arrange for lunch 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 where you’re going using addresses from your contacts and calendars. One tap access to your destinations help you find where you’re going, whether it’s a favorite restaurant, or a nearby gas station.
Using Apple CarPlay®: A Starter Guide
Connect your iPhone to the vehicle 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 stashed 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. It displays information on an easy-to-use interface with cards you can swipe out of the way. 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 an alternate route in heavy traffic. The software transports saved destinations from your phone, so you don’t have to type in addresses.
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.
Questions about Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto™? We Have Answers
If you own a recent model Cadillac, we can tell you if Apple CarPlay or Android Auto are 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 change your driving for good. Talk to us soon at Classic Cadillac in Atlanta and have a Classic Cadillac experience.
