Apple CarPlay® for Lucid
Apple CarPlay for Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity
Apple CarPlay®¹ allows you to seamlessly connect your iPhone® with your Lucid’s in-car display, so you can use your favorite features and apps with minimal distraction. CarPlay is available both wirelessly and via USB for Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity.
Getting Started
To use CarPlay in your Lucid, you’ll need an iPhone 5 or above, an active data plan, and a compatible USB cable if you intend to plug in your iPhone. Results are best when your device is running the latest version of iOS.
To start using CarPlay:
Have your device with you in your vehicle
Ensure the Pilot Panel is on
If connecting via USB, have a supported USB cable
If you plan to use Siri, make sure Siri is enabled on your iPhone
Watch Our CarPlay Tutorial
Connecting CarPlay
Option 1: Wirelessly
Pair your iPhone with your Lucid in your vehicle’s Connectivity settings. To find these settings, go to Settings > Connectivity > Devices > Add Device.
The first time you connect your iPhone to your vehicle wirelessly, a message will appear on the Pilot Panel prompting you to launch CarPlay. Tap Confirm, and CarPlay will open on the Right Cockpit Panel.
After that, every time your Lucid detects your paired iPhone, it will connect automatically, and CarPlay will open on the Right Cockpit Panel.
Option 2: Via USB
You can plug a USB cable that’s connected to your iPhone in to one of the USB ports in your vehicle.
USB ports in Lucid Air
You can use the USB ports in the front consoles in Lucid Air.
USB ports in Lucid Gravity’s front console
CarPlay is only supported when using the USB ports in Lucid Gravity’s front console.
The first time you connect your iPhone via USB, a message will appear on the Right Cockpit Panel prompting you to launch CarPlay. Tap Confirm, and CarPlay will open on the Right Cockpit Panel.
Launching CarPlay
Tap the CarPlay button on the right side of the Right Cockpit Panel.
In Lucid Air
Tap the CarPlay button on the right side of the Right Cockpit Panel.
In Lucid Gravity
Tap the CarPlay button in the Status Bar on the Clearview Cockpit.
Activating Siri
Option 1: Voice button
You have two options for activating Siri. The first is the Voice button.
In Lucid Air
Long-press the Voice button pictured above on your steering wheel.
In Lucid Gravity
Long-press the Voice button pictured above on your steering wheel.
Note: You can still activate Lucid Assistant, your Lucid’s native voice assistant, by short-pressing the Voice button.
Option 2: CarPlay Home button
The second way to activate Siri is your CarPlay Home button, pictured below in the bottom-left corner of the display:
Tap and hold the CarPlay Home button on the Right Cockpit Panel. This button will display at all times.
Note: Simply tapping this button will switch between CarPlay’s App View and Dashboard View.
Returning to Lucid UX
There are two ways to return to Lucid UX, your Lucid’s native infotainment system:
Option 1: On-screen button
In Lucid Air
By tapping the Home button on the left side of the Right Cockpit Panel.
In Lucid Gravity
By tapping the CarPlay button in the Status Bar.
Option 2: Lucid tile
In CarPlay, there is a Lucid tile that appears at all times alongside the other apps from your iPhone. When you tap it, CarPlay will disappear and your vehicle will return to Lucid UX.
Disconnecting Apple CarPlay
From the Pilot Panel, tap Settings > Connectivity > Devices, then tap the CarPlay icon next to the name of the iPhone that is connected to CarPlay. This will unselect the icon, and CarPlay will disconnect.
Learn more about Apple CarPlay at apple.com/carplay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What phones are compatible with Apple CarPlay?
CarPlay is compatible with iPhone 5 and above. It is always best to be running the latest version of iOS for your device.
Can I use Siri with Apple CarPlay?
Yes, this is an advantage of using CarPlay. To invoke Siri, you can long-press the Voice button on your steering wheel or the Dashboard button in CarPlay, or say, “Hey Siri.”
Can Apple CarPlay take control of my car?
No. CarPlay is a projection of your iPhone onto your in-car display. It is an extension of your iPhone and can only do what your phone can do. It cannot operate your car controls or change your vehicle settings. However, Lucid Assistant is able to respond to some vehicle control commands, like changing your climate settings, opening your trunk, and more. You can invoke Lucid Assistant when CarPlay is active by short-pressing the Voice button on your steering wheel.
Apple CarPlay isn’t working. What should I do?
First, check the connection to your vehicle:
If you are using a USB cable, make sure it is plugged in to your iPhone, then try multiple USB ports. Consider trying multiple cables as well in case the first one isn’t working.
If you are using a wireless connection on a compatible iPhone, make sure Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Location Services are all on. In you Wi-Fi settings, tap the CarPlay network and check that Auto-Join is turned on.
Next, if you don’t see a notification to launch CarPlay on the Right Cockpit Panel after you’ve connected, try launching it manually by tapping the Home button, then tapping the CarPlay button.
If none of these steps work, restart your iPhone and try them again. Other things you can try:
Make sure Siri is on.
Make sure that CarPlay is not restricted on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If the Content & Privacy Restrictions setting is on, tap Allowed Apps, and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.
Remove your iPhone from your vehicle, pair it again, and try the steps above again.
On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your Lucid, tap Forget This Car, then set up CarPlay again following the steps above.
Learn more about troubleshooting Apple CarPlay connection issues here.
In my Lucid Gravity, I was using wired CarPlay, but now I want to switch to wireless. What should I do?
Follow the steps below to switch your iPhone from wired to wireless CarPlay in your Lucid Gravity.
First, you’ll need to completely unpair your iPhone from your vehicle.
Start by connecting your iPhone with a USB cable as you normally would.
Next, remove your iPhone from your vehicle’s paired devices. To do this, from the Pilot Panel, go to Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth > Paired Devices. When you’re done, unplug your iPhone from the USB cable.
Finally, on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > CarPlay, tap your Lucid, then tap Forget This Car.
Second, you’ll need to connect your iPhone again and enable wireless CarPlay during the pairing process. Follow the instructions for doing this here.
What do each of the colors of the CarPlay icon in the Status Bar mean?
The CarPlay icon in the status bar can be one of four colors to let you know at a glance whether CarPlay is enabled and connected:
Dark gray – A dark gray CarPlay icon means that CarPlay is not available because no capable device is paired with your vehicle. To pair one, follow the instructions above.
Light gray – A light gray CarPlay icon means that CarPlay is available because a capable device is paired with your vehicle, but not connected to CarPlay. To connect and open CarPlay, tap the icon.
White – A white icon means CarPlay is connected but not currently in use. To open CarPlay, tap the icon.
Gold – A gold icon means CarPlay is connected and in use.
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