At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that it plans to let CarPlay users watch videos via AirPlay in their vehicles when they’re not driving, but we haven’t heard many specific details about this feature until now.
In a WWDC 2026 video for developers, Apple said CarPlay video functionality is available in new vehicles that support it. When playing a video in an iPhone app that supports AirPlay video streaming, users can select the car display from the AirPlay menu on iOS and watch the video on a compatible vehicle’s screen.
New in iOS 27, Apple lets developers create CarPlay apps with video browsing capabilities, so you can find videos to watch directly on CarPlay.
This feature can keep you entertained when you’re not driving. For example, Apple said you could use it while waiting in your car at the airport or while charging your electric vehicle. For safety reasons, video playback is only activated when the vehicle is parked.
Additionally, the more personal and intelligent version of Siri – aka “Siri AI” – will be available on CarPlay when used with an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Apple offered the following example of using Siri AI via CarPlay: “On the road, ask Siri what starting point your friend suggested and get the answer instantly.”
In a very briefly presented slide during the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple revealed four additional improvements coming to CarPlay:
- Audio cleaning in CarPlay’s Now Playing interface
- Improved GPS accuracy and navigation heading
- A mini audio player in applications
- Improved wireless CarPlay reliability
All new CarPlay features require an iPhone running iOS 27, available in developer beta starting today. A public beta will follow in July, and the software update is expected to be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.
