How to Activate Apple CarPlay in Your 2017 MINI Cooper

To activate Apple CarPlay in your 2017 MINI Cooper, first, connect your iPhone to your car. Then, go to your iPhone’s Settings and turn on Siri & Search. Once these options are enabled, go to your MINI Cooper’s MY MINI main menu and tap on Apple CarPlay. From there, you can use Siri to navigate, use Apple Music to listen to music, or use Google Maps to get directions.

Connecting your iPhone to your MINI Cooper

Connecting your iPhone to your MINI Cooper is a relatively simple process. First, make sure your iPhone has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Once they are both enabled, go to the CarPlay(r) button on the MINI Connected screen. Next, make sure you enable CarPlay and Siri from the iPhone. Once you have this set up, you can start using your iPhone to play music and perform other functions.

Once your phone is connected to your MINI Cooper, follow the instructions that come with it. You should see a screen asking you for a pairing code. Enter this code on your phone. Once this is complete, your Mini will ask you which features you want to use.

Using Siri

To enable Apple CarPlay in your 2017 Mini Cooper, you’ll need an iPhone 5 or higher with iOS 9 or later. Then, you’ll need to go to Settings, then choose Bluetooth. Once that’s done, you’ll be able to activate Siri and access your iPhone apps from the car. Once the iPhone is paired, Apple CarPlay will appear on the touchscreen.

While you’re driving, you can ask Siri to tell you the weather forecast. Siri can also launch apps, answer questions, and create and play back voicemails. While Siri won’t display a full calendar, you can ask her to display specific events from a list. You can also ask her to create upcoming events in your calendar.

Using Google Maps

If you have an iPhone, you can use Google Maps to activate Apple CarPlay in your 2017 Mini Cooper. Since iOS 12, Apple has allowed users to use Google Maps within the CarPlay application and home screen. Previously, you could only use Apple’s own map service. However, with the recent iOS 14 update, this no longer happens.

First, you need to install the Waze navigation app on your iPhone. It requires iOS 12 or later and you can download it from the App Store. Once installed, you should see a Waze icon in the infotainment system display. You can also use Spotify to stream music through the Mini Cooper.

Using Apple Music

If you want to use Apple Music in your 2017 Mini Cooper, the first step is to pair your iPhone with the Mini Cooper. To do this, go to the iPhone settings and find the CarPlay option. Once the pairing process has completed, your Mini Cooper will open up its touchscreen. Touch and drag the app icons to rearrange them.

After pairing your iPhone with the MINI Cooper’s system, you can enjoy your music through the speaker system. You can also access your contact list, navigation, and other compatible apps while driving. For hands-free operation, you can also choose the Bluetooth option to play your favorite playlists on your smartphone.