Apple CarPlay Help

[stretch78681]

Hello folks,
I am moving to a 2018 Lonestar with 8.4 info center from a 2014 Express with 5. In this move I inquired with previous owner about "CarPlay" He said he didn't know about it. (Old School guy) Looking online it says CarPlay was made available with 2018 models. Mine was built Mid-December 2017. Checking the mother site, they say there are no updates for my 8.4 Uconnect. Downloaded their app and it just wants to sell me SiriusXM-Service. The phone and 8.4 system are sync'd and I can play music and make calls, send texts. Yet, its not using CarPlay, I use the controls on the 8.4 system and the Siri button on the steering wheel.
How do I activate Apple CarPlay in this vehicle?

 

[NETim]

https://getjerry.com/car-repair/apple-carplay-ram-1500

 

[mtnrider]

Are you plugged in to the center console USB with a cable (a good cable)

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[SitKneelBend]

Hello folks,
I am moving to a 2018 Lonestar with 8.4 info center from a 2014 Express with 5. In this move I inquired with previous owner about "CarPlay" He said he didn't know about it. (Old School guy) Looking online it says CarPlay was made available with 2018 models. Mine was built Mid-December 2017. Checking the mother site, they say there are no updates for my 8.4 Uconnect. Downloaded their app and it just wants to sell me SiriusXM-Service. The phone and 8.4 system are sync'd and I can play music and make calls, send texts. Yet, its not using CarPlay, I use the controls on the 8.4 system and the Siri button on the steering wheel.
How do I activate Apple CarPlay in this vehicle?

Some early 2018s had USB hubs that would not work for CarPlay even though the radio supports it. To test, you can plug in an android phone and see if Android Auto launches, if so, the radio also supports CarPlay. If you're hub looks like this it won't work until replaced with the newer one (keep reading the thread for details)

Upgraded Radio

Ok guys, I’ve searched and searched and can’t seem to figure out my issue. I’m not looking for the aftermarket radio gods to help as I know what they’re going to say . Yesterday evening I installed the upgraded 8.4 with Nav/Carplay in my 2018 Ram 2500. My truck was already equipped with the...

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[RamDiver]

https://getjerry.com/car-repair/apple-carplay-ram-1500

Is there some difference between connecting wirelessly to Android Auto & Apple CarPlay on the 8.4 radios?

My '21 Warlock with an 8.4C radio has Android Auto but it's only accessible with a hardwire connection, not via Bluetooth wireless.

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[stretch78681]

Well, after about 45 minutes of aggravation, and pushing every button. I found the CarPlay was turned off in the settings. Once I push the button again to turn it on, it started working. And I attached the AutoSky USB adapter, and I am wireless.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Is there some difference between connecting wirelessly to Android Auto & Apple CarPlay on the 8.4 radios?

My '21 Warlock with an 8.4C radio has Android Auto but it's only accessible with a hardwire connection, not via Bluetooth wireless.

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The 8.4 is wired only. You can by an aftermarket adapter to make it wireless though.

 

[RamDiver]

The 8.4 is wired only. You can by an aftermarket adapter to make it wireless though.

Yes, I know.

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[SitKneelBend]

Yes, I know.

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My bad, I must be misunderstanding the question?