Here is how you can set up and use ChatGPT on Apple CarPlay: Check steps

ChatGPT is rolling out to Apple CarPlay, letting users start hands-free voice chats, continue conversations, and access projects on the go, with some feature and control limitations

OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT to Apple CarPlay, allowing users to start voice conversations directly from their car screen while driving. According to OpenAI, the feature is rolling out to supported iPhones running iOS 26.4 or later and will be available globally across all ChatGPT plans. As per OpenAI, the integration is designed to let users start or continue conversations hands-free, access ongoing chats and projects, and interact with the chatbot without needing to use their phone, while keeping the experience simple and focused for in-car use.

ChatGPT in CarPlay: What it offers

According to OpenAI, ChatGPT in CarPlay focuses on voice interactions. Users can ask questions, continue ongoing chats, or work on saved projects directly from the car’s display. OpenAI noted that while the experience is designed for ease of use while driving, some features available on the phone or desktop version may not be supported in CarPlay. The idea is to keep the interface simple and distraction-free. 

According to Engadget, the chatbot cannot control vehicle functions, meaning users will still need Siri to adjust settings like temperature. The report also pointed out that, due to Apple’s restrictions, users cannot activate ChatGPT with a wake word like Siri. To resume a previous conversation, users must manually open the ChatGPT app on CarPlay and select a recent or pinned chat. 

The company said users should only use their mobile devices where permitted by law and when it is safe to do so. It added that users should set up the app before driving, rely on hands-free voice features whenever possible, and avoid using their devices while the vehicle is in motion. 

Requirements to use ChatGPT in CarPlay

As per OpenAI, users need to meet the following requirements before using ChatGPT on CarPlay:

• A supported iPhone running iOS 26.4 or later
• The latest version of the ChatGPT app
• A car that supports Apple CarPlay

Steps to start a voice chat

OpenAI has outlined the steps to begin a conversation in CarPlay:

• Connect your iPhone to your car to launch CarPlay
• Open ChatGPT from the CarPlay screen
• Select “New voice chat”
• Wait for the status to change from “Connecting” to “Listening”
• Speak your prompt to begin the conversation

Steps to start a voice chat in a project

Users can also continue work within existing projects. According to OpenAI, the steps include:

• Open ChatGPT in CarPlay
• Go to the “Projects” tab
• Select the project you want to continue
• Tap “New voice chat