just bought a 2024 Rav 4. Last car I had was 25 years old. Don't have a clue what most of this stuff is. Wish you would do one on whats free and whats a subscription. Paying for cable is bad enough. I have an I phone but dont even get email on it. Your video was very helpful. Would take me years to figure this stuff out.
Use a USB-C or a Lightening cable and plug it into a port on dash that is for Data (as opposed to charging only use). Make sure in settings on your iPhone that “Car Play” is enabled. Then just plug your phone in each time you are going somewhere. It will show much of the same applications, you can choose order on each screen, etc. You may want to search for a vid showing Car Play for your vehicle and year for more info.
Unfortunately my dealer didn’t show me much.. right before signing the final document I had to remind them I hadn’t even seen or driven the car I ordered! Nonetheless I won’t ever go back there. So at 70 I’m trying to figure this stuff out.
Just bought a 2024 RAV4 prime - using Android - would love a full user tutorial would be VERY helpful. I watched your new software which was helpful, but if you can show the Android the symbols are different. Love the way you do your tutorials - glad I found your TH-cam. Thank you.
Great video, very informative. You speak very clearly and the pace of your presentation was just right. I also like that the structure or "lesson plan" of your presentation was very logical, with the Toyota software and the Apple Carplay software discussed in separate sections. Thank you!
I'm doing just fine! I broke away from Toyota for 9 months and bought a 2022 Altima SR from my Toyota dealership in Kirksville Missouri. I just traded back to a 2017 Camry XLE V6 from a dealership in Burlington Iowa. I will continue using my Toyota dealership in Kirksville Missouri however. Kaden Anderson one of the Sales Managers I have used since 2019 when I first bought from them. I sincerely appreciate you Sir! Much respect always Brian! Mark in Iowa.
Our weather here in southeast Iowa is still warm but leaves are just beginning to change. Should be 92 degrees here today and 90 tomorrow on Sunday. Mark.
Brian, i can't thank you enough for all your Highlander XSE videos. This tech video is going to be so valuable. I've watched at least three times and we haven't even received our car yet. 😊😊
I just bought a 2023 Highlander. How can I remove the Drive Connect pop up? Very distracting and almost impossible to get back to my main screen. I do not want to purchase that
Congratulations! I noticed that many salespeople at dealers are clueless. Sometimes I feel like I know more than them. Still deciding if I want Rav vs others 😫 Not an easy decision
@@agak61 I chose the RAV4 because of their multi port injection. The cost of cleaning the valves on a direct injection only vehicle every 30K is ridiculous
@@fredberri7225 Exactly! I purchased my 2023 CC XLE in July of that year, even the salesperson couldn’t answer my questions, and infor is definitely scarce. This has been the best I’ve found!
Excellent video abounding with GREAT, RELEVANT info for the new Toyota owner unfamiliar with this system. THANKS. I will keep note of this for additonal viewing. Agree with previous reviewer who said it would take, quite literally, YEARS to "figure all this stuff out." Thanks for shaving these years off our experience.
I bought an aftermarket screen similar to this for my Toyota tundra 2016. It works good. My problem is I can’t see it if I’m wearing my sunglasses. There are polarized so I was wondering if you can see the screen with those types of sunglasses on I can see my phone but not this aftermarket screen so when I upgrade my vehicle to something newer, I’m wanting to make sure I can see that screen with my sunglasses?
Thank you for this excellent video. However, at 12:40, what did you mean by "turning the key forward just one more click"? There is no key and there is nothing to turn. What did you do?
Ah thank you for listening so closely. That was a Freudian slip. I meant to say “push the button one more time without starting the vehicle” (equivalent to turning the key one more click to accessory mode) to enable the settings menus to unlock to be adjusted without having to actually start the vehicle. In my brain, key turning and button pushing have become one.
The part I was interested in was not covered, how to listen to music , can you put songs in the memory? in the car. I dont have music on my phone, but I do have my music on my MP3 that I transfered from my computer. I was hoping for a port to connect it to the car speakers.
Brian, great tutorial. I have a 2024 Corolla Cross XLE. I can't get the A/C vents for the rear that are located at the bottom of the arm rest to blow. I had a back seat passenger and could not get it to work?
So can you just tap the voice button on your steering wheel and tell Toyota to turn on your favorite list of FM radio? Or do you have to go in there and select music and all that?
If you change the display to not be automatic its still goes in to night mode when in a tunnel or when it gets dark. Can you test it and see if it works for you?
If you turn off Automatic, it gives you the choice of keeping the display in either Daytime (glaring white background) or Nighttime (dark background) all the time. The Nighttime is much easier on the eyes and looks much better, too, since it blends well with the interior design.
Great video! On Toyota app, text notifications pop up on the screen but I don’t get any sound. I get both when I am connected to carplay. Any idea on why no notification sound on Toyota app?
Good video - mine was working fine for the first few months (2023 Venza) but somehow I turned off the microphone on CarPlay (or Toyota Connect, not sure which) so when I ask Siri to do something, I can barely hear her voice as the volume is very low (not totally muted). I can’t figure out how to change this back. Any suggestions?
Something I'm finding annoying with Apple carplay is that when I try to listen to a message it doesn't automatically mute the audio that's playing and the message is only read out of the driver side speaker. Is it possible to change this?
Thank you for this video. My Home Screen on the video recently changed and I can’t change it back. Google maps has somehow taken over and I can’t get it back to looking like my iPhone. Thanks for any help!
Super helpful, thank you, I wish there was a way to remove the Toyota subscription Splash screen when you start up your vehicle. BTW, turning off your display will automatically shut down some safety features (LTS)… strange.
Hey Brian, Thanks for the tutorial. I have a question. When using the Sirius XM, it automatically defaults to ESPN when shutting off and then turning the car back on my 2025 Camry SE instead of remembering my favorite radio station. Can I and if so change or remove the unwanted stations?
Hi Terry, you’re welcome! Yes tap ESPN and you’ll see a little heart symbol that’s either red, or fully shaded in, Tap the heart symbol to make it hallow and ESPN should go away. You’ve then officially “un-favorited” that channel.
The multimedia system of Toyota RAV4 is confusing to hell!! Until today I still don't know how to select and change a radio channel. It takes a 007 to do that. What is wrong with simply a dial?!!!!
It should go full screen when you’ve selected the music symbol (during Toyota audio use) or tap the music app you’re using when running CarPlay or AA. Hope that helps!
Just picked up 2024 Venza and came across your video. Appreciate all the information and useful tips. Under "setting" - "general", there's Format for mm/dd/yyyy. It allows you change display format but does it ever show the date ? And where is it displayed?
Can the full screen be changed to a different color or theme ? I saw the colored boxes in the camera setting, so just wondering as Hondas give tbe optiion for themed color display
Thank you for this much detail. I still listen to the radio at times. Do we need to have WiFi now to listen to radio? The “you’re not connected to WiFi “ popped up when looking for the radio. Thank you!
I am new to the infotainment screen, trading in a 2010 Honda Civic with a CD player and upgrading to a 2024 Corolla LE Hybrid. I found this video very helpful. I have a minor disability and would like to have the doors auto lock within 30-60 seconds after I walk away from the car. Is that feature under the "doors" setting in the Toyota App? I couldn't find it. Thank you Brian.
It has auto lock in that menu but the auto lock is only for when the car is already parked and off and has been unlocked while it’s off. It doesn’t auto lock when you just shut the car off. Strange I know
@brianruperti ok Thank you. The feature was set for sixty seconds, and I moved it down to thirty. I don't know if that will help but I usually do lock the car when I walk away from it.
I have a 2023 Corolla SE with an almost identical head unit. Do you know how to go back to the main menu options once in Apple Car Play? Once the radio is in that setting, I am unable to switch over to the factory navigation etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 🙏🏼
Yes tap the bottom left of the screen and find the Toyota app, or if your car shows dual tool bars, the light grey tool bar, if not there are two arrows on the top left that expand the Toyota tool bar. I hope this helps.
Hi Brian. Sure enjoy your videos. Amazing info. I have a 2023 Highlander. Got a new phone and now i can't get sirius display when navigation is on. It's like reuters, fox, etc... ideas? Thanks so much.
Hey thanks! I would consider making sure the phone is up to date with software, and restart it. If Sirius radio still won’t display, id reach out to Sirius and see if they cancelled your subscription or if your free trial of the radio has ended.
Nice job Brian! On your apple car play homescreen it shows navigation / Food / Drinks / Mikah Sky Sanctuary / and Calendar. Can I edit this screen to show fav phone numbers (4 or them) / Navigation / and FM favorite station? I have been unable to figure out how to edit this home screen? Thanks
Thank you. At this time you can only change the wallpaper and if album art is shown. As well as activate driver focus. I don’t see a way to edit screen layout.
Ahh Thank you so much!! I have been so annoyed with my new car for the controll button on the steering wheel not connecting to Siri while in CarPlay mode! Turns out i just have to hold it in, so thank you for that 😅 Still i was wondering, do you know how i can make Siri talk louder/put the music down a bit more when she is talking? For instance when a message is being read out loud, I cant hear it over the music, i have to pause the music first… My previous car did that by it self… Hope you have a tip for that!
Apparently it’s impossible to disable Bluetooth? It’s not in the manual or on the web, just results for removing devices. Surely there is a hidden setting to “disable Bluetooth”? Lmk, thanks.
Very useful information and we appreciate it. How do I keep my Android auto running but not wanting to run Sirius XM through my phone? I already pay for satellite Sirius XM therefore don't want to pay for data, especially when there are so many dead cell spots that are drive through. Do I have to remove the app from my phone which I use when I'm out gardening or even showering??
My corolla hybrid 2023 is great but the multi media was a bit overwhelming… your videos have helped me so much… I still have a few more settings to adjust but I know where to go for the answers! Thank you!😊
@@brianruperti instead of audio message announcements how to change it to text message notification ( appear in text message wording format instead of audio )
Fantastic tutorial video - Thank you! The thing that really bothers me most is the settings menu with all those acronyms. We have: BSM, PCS, PDA... It would be so nice if they just displayed the entire text instead of expecting us to memorize all these letter combinations!
How do you watch videos? Let's say TH-cam for example, I heard that the vehicle needs to be parked, but even then, I couldn't find a way (2025 Camry 12").
Just purchased a 2024 Toyota Tundra. I have set up Apple Car Play on my system. I also set up Sirius radio. How I do I set up Sirius radio as an app on the car play screen so that I can toggle to Sirius more efficiently?
Thank you very much for the great tutorial. It is precise, concise and easily understood. I appreciate your work. It is definitely the light to using the software. THANKS AGAIN.
Just got a Toyota Corolla rental. I have a 2019 Rav4 but it has the older system. I really wished I had this one because I hate having to use the Apple charging cord to connect to Car Play. That really sucks. I will enjoy this one while I can. Thanks. My phone should be easy enough to disconnect as well.
Hi Brian, I am trying to connect a wired DVD player to my grand highline. What do you know about setting up. I followed my Manual but my auto link icon does not appear on my car screen. It says, I do have auto link on my phone but it does not appear on my car screen.
Hi we just got a new 2024 Toyota Rav 4 ltd hybrid , and just a plain android cell phone with no data , is there anyway it can be connected to the car and show a better screen and maps , Thanks great work
Great video, thanks! Is there anyway to stop the annoying pop up windows, at night the bright white and blue messages are extremely blinding, even when setings are set to night light.
Can you not change radio stations from the steering wheel? I know you can change sources from the steering wheel, but I just want to change FM radio stations from the steering wheel
Hello Brian, I just bought a pre-owned 2024 Toyota Corolla but it already has the user of another driver on the toyota screen display. How do I remove that person so I appear as the main driver and not as a guest?
So when my multimedia system is operating with Android Auto via Bluetooth from my phone, am l using wireless data? That could result in some pretty high charges. How do l get around that? I don't know how to use WiFi hotspots.
I can’t figure out how to turn the volume down when I’m using Apple CarPlay. When I’m using Waze, it yells at me quite loudly, even if the radio volume is low. Is there a way to turn the volume down? On my old Kia Sorento, the radio volume lowered when Waze gave oral directions. TIA!
Very good indeed. One thing that I'd like to know-and perhaps I missed it in your presentation-how do I use the USB port to listen to my old iPod? I have audiobooks that I like to listen to while driving.
Great video. Thank you. I have a question when I am using the android car play using my Waze app does that mean I can't have a split screen with the Toyota SiriusXM. it seems when I do the split screen it shows the waze and the Sirius XM from my andriod not the Toyota Siriusxm that I have playing.
Thank you. You should be able to split the screen with the little screen split symbol on the bottom. If it’s not working you can try a software update on the phone, resetting the phone, and even forgetting the phone and car, then re pairing them.
Very helpful video! I would have liked you to go over the wireless e key options and what they mean. I'm the type that needs explanations for everything! Tech challenged.
@@brianrupertiI’m seconding this, how do you display the radio and google maps together? People don’t always use apps on their phone to listen to music. This system makes no sense
Brian, great tutorial, my question is on our 2024 Grand Highlander we added my wife’s iPhone app using the QR code, I would like to connect my phone as well but don’t know how to bring up the QR again.
@@brianruperti Awesome, thank you! Not to wear you out with questions, but why doesn’t the radio display the artist and song titles on FM stations like our 2020 Sienna did?
Hi Brian I have rav4 2024 XLE why is it that when I want to hear something from youtube thru my car media system I cannot adjust the volume even if my phone's volume is all the way up...I am using an android and also a cable
Hi. Why can't I add youtube to the media system. I want to listen to certain music that I can pull up. I also can't add audioverse a sermon based app. Thanks.
Not sure. You may want to go into phone settings and make sure CarPlay is allowed to search for compatible apps. You may have declined that previously without knowing.
Great video and it helped me a lot with my 2024 Rav4 Hybrid. I have a question and you probably can't help but no harm in asking. With regard to the RSA over the speed limit notification, I can change the notification from Visual & Audio to No Notification or Visual Only, OR I can just turn it off completely However, when I turn the car off and back on again it goes back to the default “ON” position or defaults to "Visual & Audio". I have tried so many times but regardless of whether I select No notification or Visual Only, when I turn car off and back on again it forgets and defaults to visual and Audio. Similar thing happens when I try to change the notification on the LTA. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated?
When you are looking at the "Date and Time", you mention "you can even change the format.". That's to change the format for the date, not the time. I have tried entering a date in the system and I can't. There is no obvious way to enter the day. It looks like you can tap on the date and enter a value but it just takes you to the different formats. Do you know how to enter a date?
No it would only be stored into the seat memory through the buttons on the door when equipped. It can be saved per key fob. Check it out th-cam.com/video/8mmUnv7GOc4/w-d-xo.html
How do you keep the "Experience Drive Connect" from popping up as an advertisement to prompt you to use it? When on the phone it mutes the call for about 5 seconds or the duration of the pop up. I looked onlline and yet to find how to disable the ad (pop up). One suggestion from another frustrated user was to press the red emergency button and complain to Toyota. If I have it on a FM radio screen it don't seem to pop up but always does when using CarPlay.
It shows a welcome message and my name at the top so I think I am logged in as dealer did when delivered. It’s does not show any subscriptions on the app but not sure if it should or not.
Love your tutorials but I just got 24 Camry xse. Please post tutorial. My purchase description says heated steering wheel but can’t find button. Also struggling to set up apple car play
Thank you. Your heated steering wheel Button should exist on the dashboard left of steering wheel. It’s a small square button next to the trunk and gas door buttons. For apple car play, simply plug your phone into the usb Jack and wait for the prompt on your phone and car screen. Allow all connections and it should activate. Let me know if that helps! And most importantly big congrats on such a nice car. What color??
I just bought a 2024 Rav 4 and I can not understand how can I turn up or down the volume of the system when I am calling Siri. I asking this because I noticed that when you ask Siri for something the volume of the music is a bit less than usual, in my last car the sound of radio or music dissapear complete until I finish using Siri, so in this case when I ask Siri for something the sound volume is very high and it does not let me hear what does siri is answer me, so if anybody can help me with this I will be very thankful: Sorry for my english, I am from Mexico City.
@@brianruperti correct. Thank you so much. Once I tap the square, dots pop up. But my question is, why am I suddenly getting the square? I never used to get that before. Mine is a 2023 Rav 4 limited purchased August 2023.
@@brianruperti hi could you please respond? These days I’m getting a square box in the display screen rather than the dots dots image which used to be the Home Screen button. Any reason behind this? Thank you for your time
Thank you! I thought I had made a mistake because I got spoiled using Carplay and I couldn't navigate the Toyota App. Your video was extremely helpful!!
I have a 2023 Rav4 hybrid. Is there a way to reset the default to factory setting. My screen won't stay on the startup screen and goes to the map screen. I have to reset the system on every startup.
Is there an option to keep the radio playing or any music playing when you turn the car off? Most cars continue to play audio for 30 seconds or so after turning off the car
How can I change the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius? Rav4, 2021, how to find radio even numbers. for example FM104.6 RAV4, 2021 I wanted to update the service. where to get it
Hello, good day, Could you please also show me how to connect via USB stick? I have plugged in the USB stick, but it is unfortunately not working! I tried to play from the USB, but it unfortunately does not work! Could you please tell or show me how to do it? Thank you in advance.
Hi. This is from Google: “Yes, you can typically play music from a USB stick on a new Toyota car. Most modern Toyota models come equipped with a USB port that allows you to connect a USB stick. Here’s a general guide on how to do it: 1. **Format the USB Stick**: Ensure your USB stick is formatted to a file system that your car's system supports, usually FAT32 or exFAT. 2. **Load Music Files**: Copy your music files to the USB stick. Supported formats often include MP3, WMA, and sometimes AAC and WAV. 3. **Connect the USB Stick**: Plug the USB stick into the USB port in your Toyota car. The USB port is usually located in the center console or the dashboard area. 4. **Select USB as the Source**: Use your car's infotainment system to select the USB as the audio source. This is typically done through the "Media" or "Source" menu. 5. **Play Music**: Once the USB is selected, you should be able to browse and play your music files through the car’s audio system. Refer to your car's manual for specific instructions, as the steps might vary slightly depending on the model and year of your Toyota.”
Brian. Thanks for this informative video. I have a question. Can I use Apple CarPlay on my 2024 Camry without Toyota App? I bought a new car and the sales associate did the initial setup for me in my car. Next thing I knew I am subscribed to services I explicitly did not want ( safety connect service) or was under the impression were free. I am annoyed with the sales associate. I am trying to figure out how to delete what the sales rep did, erase my my email address from setup. I just want Apple CarPlay so I can use my google’s Google map and listen to TH-cam videos. Thanks.
Thank you for watching. You can use CarPlay without the Toyota app. Yes. Safety connect is free. When the trial runs out, you are not charged. This should have been explained to you. In the app, select the person symbol on the top right, then select account, and there you can decline services. I hope this helps.
just bought a 2024 Rav 4. Last car I had was 25 years old. Don't have a clue what most of this stuff is. Wish you would do one on whats free and whats a subscription. Paying for cable is bad enough. I have an I phone but dont even get email on it. Your video was very helpful. Would take me years to figure this stuff out.
I hear you. I’m 80. I can still drive at least. My daughter just gave me a lesson on using Apple Car Play.
Use a USB-C or a Lightening cable and plug it into a port on dash that is for Data (as opposed to charging only use). Make sure in settings on your iPhone that “Car Play” is enabled. Then just plug your phone in each time you are going somewhere. It will show much of the same applications, you can choose order on each screen, etc. You may want to search for a vid showing Car Play for your vehicle and year for more info.
Another winner. Brian is providing the information the dealer should be providing!
Thank you! Please consider subscribing!
Unfortunately my dealer didn’t show me much.. right before signing the final document I had to remind them I hadn’t even seen or driven the car I ordered! Nonetheless I won’t ever go back there. So at 70 I’m trying to figure this stuff out.
Just bought a 2024 RAV4 prime - using Android - would love a full user tutorial would be VERY helpful. I watched your new software which was helpful, but if you can show the Android the symbols are different. Love the way you do your tutorials - glad I found your TH-cam. Thank you.
Will do thanks!
Same! 😊
Brian was the salesperson who just sold us a 2024 RAV4 Prime XSE. Tutorial was VERY helpful for us to sort out the Apple Car Play system.
If this is Burt & Anne, I look forward to seeing you for an in person tutorial when I return to work!
Just found your video that is very well done. Thank you. I need to watch several times @ 76. 😅.
Thanks! You’re doing great just by being here 😎
Great video, very informative. You speak very clearly and the pace of your presentation was just right. I also like that the structure or "lesson plan" of your presentation was very logical, with the Toyota software and the Apple Carplay software discussed in separate sections. Thank you!
Thanks so much!
I'm doing just fine! I broke away from Toyota for 9 months and bought a 2022 Altima SR from my Toyota dealership in Kirksville Missouri. I just traded back to a 2017 Camry XLE V6 from a dealership in Burlington Iowa. I will continue using my Toyota dealership in Kirksville Missouri however. Kaden Anderson one of the Sales Managers I have used since 2019 when I first bought from them. I sincerely appreciate you Sir! Much respect always Brian! Mark in Iowa.
Welcome back to Toyota. Likewise! Enjoy your fall season
Our weather here in southeast Iowa is still warm but leaves are just beginning to change. Should be 92 degrees here today and 90 tomorrow on Sunday. Mark.
I should email you again. Mark.
@marksmith4582 holy cow! It’s 58 here and rainy it’s been 60s all week.
@@brianruperti I would be honored to send some sunshine and warmer weather your way!
Brian, i can't thank you enough for all your Highlander XSE videos. This tech video is going to be so valuable. I've watched at least three times and we haven't even received our car yet. 😊😊
Thanks! Glad to help
Still learning my Camry after 6 months...miss my Subaru Legacy Navigation so this helps me enable it in my Camry.
I just bought a 2023 Highlander. How can I remove the Drive Connect pop up? Very distracting and almost impossible to get back to my main screen. I do not want to purchase that
Congrats. Should be in the MID settings for pop up displays
Just watched all three of your videos relating to my new Land Cruiser. Thank you so much, super helpful!! ❤️
Thank you! Congrats on the truck
This cleared up so many questions I had about using the multimedia screen! Thank you
You are most welcome!
Thanks. I just purchased a 2024 RAV4 XLE. I shared your buttons video on the LE and XLE with my salesman to pass along.
Congrats! Thanks for watching
Congratulations! I noticed that many salespeople at dealers are clueless. Sometimes I feel like I know more than them. Still deciding if I want Rav vs others 😫 Not an easy decision
@@agak61 I chose the RAV4 because of their multi port injection. The cost of cleaning the valves on a direct injection only vehicle every 30K is ridiculous
It worked. Thank you. I can't believe there is not one full tutorial, even from Toyota for my 2024 Corolla Cross XLE.
Glad it helped
@@fredberri7225 Exactly! I purchased my 2023 CC XLE in July of that year, even the salesperson couldn’t answer my questions, and infor is definitely scarce. This has been the best I’ve found!
This is the best video I’ve seen for understanding use of Toyota systems
Thank you!
When we open Waze. Is there possible to make that sounds only hear by AirPod? Thanks for the video
Might be in Waze settings
Great video! It was very helpful in figuring out my new Rav4. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Excellent video abounding with GREAT, RELEVANT info for the new Toyota owner unfamiliar with this system. THANKS. I will keep note of this for additonal viewing. Agree with previous reviewer who said it would take, quite literally, YEARS to "figure all this stuff out." Thanks for shaving these years off our experience.
Happy to help!
Hi, I have a Sansung S23 Ultra and I can't connect to Android Auto wireless, it only works with the cable, do you know any workaround to fix? Thanks
Ooo I’m sorry I’m not familiar with the S23
I bought an aftermarket screen similar to this for my Toyota tundra 2016. It works good. My problem is I can’t see it if I’m wearing my sunglasses. There are polarized so I was wondering if you can see the screen with those types of sunglasses on I can see my phone but not this aftermarket screen so when I upgrade my vehicle to something newer, I’m wanting to make sure I can see that screen with my sunglasses?
Thank you for this excellent video. However, at 12:40, what did you mean by "turning the key forward just one more click"? There is no key and there is nothing to turn. What did you do?
Ah thank you for listening so closely. That was a Freudian slip. I meant to say “push the button one more time without starting the vehicle” (equivalent to turning the key one more click to accessory mode) to enable the settings menus to unlock to be adjusted without having to actually start the vehicle. In my brain, key turning and button pushing have become one.
The part I was interested in was not covered, how to listen to music , can you put songs in the memory? in the car. I dont have music on my phone, but I do have my music on my MP3 that I transfered from my computer. I was hoping for a port to connect it to the car speakers.
I couldn’t cover it due to copyright. You cannot store music in the car.
Is it possible to have Google Maps navigation from my iPhone on screen at the same time as the FM car radio playing?
I don’t believe so if it is not showing on your split screen
How do I get my 2024 Toyota Corolla out of Airplane mode? Thank you, this video was helpful for many other questions!
Take phone out of airplane mode
@@brianruperti that’s weird then because I’ve checked my phone multiple times and it says it’s not in airplane mode.
How do I get all my apps on my iPhone to show on IOS CarPlay.. or even to pick & choose which apps I want to add. My screen has bare basics.
Phone lets you decide in settings
Brian, great tutorial. I have a 2024 Corolla Cross XLE. I can't get the A/C vents for the rear that are located at the bottom of the arm rest to blow. I had a back seat passenger and could not get it to work?
Thank you. You may have the rear vent cancellation button active. You’ll want to turn that cancel switch off.
So can you just tap the voice button on your steering wheel and tell Toyota to turn on your favorite list of FM radio? Or do you have to go in there and select music and all that?
Yes you can
If you change the display to not be automatic its still goes in to night mode when in a tunnel or when it gets dark. Can you test it and see if it works for you?
It will stay dark
If you turn off Automatic, it gives you the choice of keeping the display in either Daytime (glaring white background) or Nighttime (dark background) all the time. The Nighttime is much easier on the eyes and looks much better, too, since it blends well with the interior design.
Great video! On Toyota app, text notifications pop up on the screen but I don’t get any sound. I get both when I am connected to carplay. Any idea on why no notification sound on Toyota app?
Call off the dogs. Repeatedly connected phone then one time it worked. No idea why.
Glad you got it fixed
Good video - mine was working fine for the first few months (2023 Venza) but somehow I turned off the microphone on CarPlay (or Toyota Connect, not sure which) so when I ask Siri to do something, I can barely hear her voice as the volume is very low (not totally muted). I can’t figure out how to change this back. Any suggestions?
Thanks, hmm not sure why it would do that
Something I'm finding annoying with Apple carplay is that when I try to listen to a message it doesn't automatically mute the audio that's playing and the message is only read out of the driver side speaker. Is it possible to change this?
I don’t like that either. I don’t think so
Ditto this drives me nuts
Thank you for this video. My Home Screen on the video recently changed and I can’t change it back. Google maps has somehow taken over and I can’t get it back to looking like my iPhone. Thanks for any help!
Try pushing the bottom left of the screen there should be an icon to run split screen
Super helpful, thank you, I wish there was a way to remove the Toyota subscription Splash screen when you start up your vehicle. BTW, turning off your display will automatically shut down some safety features (LTS)… strange.
Interesting I would consider visiting service if safety sense options are shutting down
@@brianrupertithank you… I did visit service they indicated that this is “normal
@@randalljwarren151 if you take a video of this and email it to me I can review it for you
Hey Brian, Thanks for the tutorial. I have a question. When using the Sirius XM, it automatically defaults to ESPN when shutting off and then turning the car back on my 2025 Camry SE instead of remembering my favorite radio station. Can I and if so change or remove the unwanted stations?
Hi Terry, you’re welcome! Yes tap ESPN and you’ll see a little heart symbol that’s either red, or fully shaded in, Tap the heart symbol to make it hallow and ESPN should go away. You’ve then officially “un-favorited” that channel.
The multimedia system of Toyota RAV4 is confusing to hell!! Until today I still don't know how to select and change a radio channel. It takes a 007 to do that. What is wrong with simply a dial?!!!!
at 10:02 you have a full screen with “sky sanctuary zone”, how do I get a full screen like that? Mine is a split screen like you see at 10:02.
It should go full screen when you’ve selected the music symbol (during Toyota audio use) or tap the music app you’re using when running CarPlay or AA. Hope that helps!
@@brianruperti no luck with getting full screen. Mine is a new Rav with the Sirius 3 month trial, any chance the plays a part?
Just picked up 2024 Venza and came across your video. Appreciate all the information and useful tips. Under "setting" - "general", there's Format for mm/dd/yyyy. It allows you change display format but does it ever show the date ? And where is it displayed?
Congrats! I’ve still yet to see where the date is displayed sorry! Thought that was weird as well
Appreciate it.
Thank you so much. Loved the video. Especially the info on how to keep the doors locked when shifting to Park. Stay safe.
Hey thanks!
Hello, do I need a subscription to use Apple CarPlay in my 2023 rav4 XLE? Or can I keep using it through the USB port
No subscription needed for wireless or plug in
Can the full screen be changed to a different color or theme ? I saw the colored boxes in the camera setting, so just wondering as Hondas give tbe optiion for themed color display
It can be dark or light mode that’s it
Thank you for this much detail. I still listen to the radio at times. Do we need to have WiFi now to listen to radio? The “you’re not connected to WiFi “ popped up when looking for the radio. Thank you!
Thanks for watching. Wifi is not needed. You should be able to select
Toyota app > audio > enable audio > FM/AM
@@brianruperti Thank you! I’ll go try.
I am new to the infotainment screen, trading in a 2010 Honda Civic with a CD player and upgrading to a 2024 Corolla LE Hybrid. I found this video very helpful. I have a minor disability and would like to have the doors auto lock within 30-60 seconds after I walk away from the car. Is that feature under the "doors" setting in the Toyota App? I couldn't find it. Thank you Brian.
It has auto lock in that menu but the auto lock is only for when the car is already parked and off and has been unlocked while it’s off. It doesn’t auto lock when you just shut the car off. Strange I know
@brianruperti ok Thank you. The feature was set for sixty seconds, and I moved it down to thirty. I don't know if that will help but I usually do lock the car when I walk away from it.
I have a 2023 Corolla SE with an almost identical head unit. Do you know how to go back to the main menu options once in Apple Car Play? Once the radio is in that setting, I am unable to switch over to the factory navigation etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated! 🙏🏼
Yes tap the bottom left of the screen and find the Toyota app, or if your car shows dual tool bars, the light grey tool bar, if not there are two arrows on the top left that expand the Toyota tool bar. I hope this helps.
@ thank you!
Hi Brian. Sure enjoy your videos. Amazing info. I have a 2023 Highlander. Got a new phone and now i can't get sirius display when navigation is on. It's like reuters, fox, etc... ideas? Thanks so much.
Hey thanks! I would consider making sure the phone is up to date with software, and restart it. If Sirius radio still won’t display, id reach out to Sirius and see if they cancelled your subscription or if your free trial of the radio has ended.
Nice job Brian! On your apple car play homescreen it shows navigation / Food / Drinks / Mikah Sky Sanctuary / and Calendar. Can I edit this screen to show fav phone numbers (4 or them) / Navigation / and FM favorite station? I have been unable to figure out how to edit this home screen? Thanks
Thank you. At this time you can only change the wallpaper and if album art is shown. As well as activate driver focus. I don’t see a way to edit screen layout.
Ahh Thank you so much!! I have been so annoyed with my new car for the controll button on the steering wheel not connecting to Siri while in CarPlay mode! Turns out i just have to hold it in, so thank you for that 😅
Still i was wondering, do you know how i can make Siri talk louder/put the music down a bit more when she is talking? For instance when a message is being read out loud, I cant hear it over the music, i have to pause the music first… My previous car did that by it self… Hope you have a tip for that!
If anything you can adjust it in phone settings
Apparently it’s impossible to disable Bluetooth? It’s not in the manual or on the web, just results for removing devices.
Surely there is a hidden setting to “disable Bluetooth”? Lmk, thanks.
Very useful information and we appreciate it. How do I keep my Android auto running but not wanting to run Sirius XM through my phone? I already pay for satellite Sirius XM therefore don't want to pay for data, especially when there are so many dead cell spots that are drive through. Do I have to remove the app from my phone which I use when I'm out gardening or even showering??
Thank you. You would respect the Toyota app on the car screen, go to audio, then select XM radio.
I have looked through all the books and listened to all the you tubes. Someone tell me how to program favorites phone numbers on the 2024
It’s just a matter of putting them into your phone favorites so they pop up during CarPlay in the phone app
My corolla hybrid 2023 is great but the multi media was a bit overwhelming… your videos have helped me so much… I still have a few more settings to adjust but I know where to go for the answers! Thank you!😊
Glad to help!!
Any suggestions or advice how to turn on the text messages instead of audio announcement via CarPlay - for a rav 4 2024 XLE
Would you please elaborate further
@@brianruperti instead of audio message announcements how to change it to text message notification ( appear in text message wording format instead of audio )
Fantastic tutorial video - Thank you! The thing that really bothers me most is the settings menu with all those acronyms. We have: BSM, PCS, PDA... It would be so nice if they just displayed the entire text instead of expecting us to memorize all these letter combinations!
Yes, Toyota should have already shown the entire name written underneath when you are in the settings menu so the user can memorize the names.
How do you watch videos? Let's say TH-cam for example, I heard that the vehicle needs to be parked, but even then, I couldn't find a way (2025 Camry 12").
Does not offer video watching on screen
Just purchased a 2024 Toyota Tundra. I have set up Apple Car Play on my system. I also set up Sirius radio. How I do I set up Sirius radio as an app on the car play screen so that I can toggle to Sirius more efficiently?
Do you have the Sirius app downloaded to the phone?
@@brianruperti Yes, I just added it to my iphone.
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏼
Another good one. Finishes up the coverage of my new 2025 Camry LE AWD. Thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you very much for the great tutorial. It is precise, concise and easily understood. I appreciate your work. It is definitely the light to using the software. THANKS AGAIN.
Glad it was helpful!
Just got a Toyota Corolla rental. I have a 2019 Rav4 but it has the older system. I really wished I had this one because I hate having to use the Apple charging cord to connect to Car Play. That really sucks. I will enjoy this one while I can. Thanks. My phone should be easy enough to disconnect as well.
Hi Brian, I am trying to connect a wired DVD player to my grand highline. What do you know about setting up. I followed my Manual but my auto link icon does not appear on my car screen. It says, I do have auto link on my phone but it does not appear on my car screen.
Hello I would see if the car needs a software update in the settings
Great video. I am trying to figure out how to get the music to stop playing when a text message is being read.
Thank you. Unfortunately I believe this is a new feature with iPhones I don’t know how to stop that either
@@brianruperti Thank you for your reply. Hopefully we figure it out. At the moment it feels like a defect.
thank you for posting this! totally onboard with the security and privacy measures you do!
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful for me. I just got mine today. It's an awesome truck. Thank you for the help 😊
Congrats!
Hi we just got a new 2024 Toyota Rav 4 ltd hybrid , and just a plain android cell phone with no data , is there anyway it can be connected to the car and show a better screen and maps , Thanks great work
Congrats. Without data the phone may not show the map
Great video, thanks! Is there anyway to stop the annoying pop up windows, at night the bright white and blue messages are extremely blinding, even when setings are set to night light.
Thank you, You can adjust the brightness or change the pop up display in your MID settings
Can you not change radio stations from the steering wheel? I know you can change sources from the steering wheel, but I just want to change FM radio stations from the steering wheel
You may be able to with the seek and track button
Where did you get that volume knob?
Hello Brian, I just bought a pre-owned 2024 Toyota Corolla but it already has the user of another driver on the toyota screen display. How do I remove that person so I appear as the main driver and not as a guest?
Hello, you fist want to connect yourself and set your account as the primary account. Then you can remove other users in the settings.
So when my multimedia system is operating with Android Auto via Bluetooth from my phone, am l using wireless data? That could result in some pretty high charges. How do l get around that? I don't know how to use WiFi hotspots.
Yes
I can’t figure out how to turn the volume down when I’m using Apple CarPlay. When I’m using Waze, it yells at me quite loudly, even if the radio volume is low. Is there a way to turn the volume down? On my old Kia Sorento, the radio volume lowered when Waze gave oral directions. TIA!
I think this would be in your Waze audio settings
Very good indeed. One thing that I'd like to know-and perhaps I missed it in your presentation-how do I use the USB port to listen to my old iPod? I have audiobooks that I like to listen to while driving.
Thank you. Great question, it should work on the usb down below
I've tried it and it doesn't.@@brianruperti
This is an excellent video. Can you make a how to video for using WAZE??
I would consider that thank you for mentioning!
Great video. Thank you. I have a question when I am using the android car play using my Waze app does that mean I can't have a split screen with the Toyota SiriusXM. it seems when I do the split screen it shows the waze and the Sirius XM from my andriod not the Toyota Siriusxm that I have playing.
Thank you. You should be able to split the screen with the little screen split symbol on the bottom. If it’s not working you can try a software update on the phone, resetting the phone, and even forgetting the phone and car, then re pairing them.
Very helpful video! I would have liked you to go over the wireless e key options and what they mean. I'm the type that needs explanations for everything! Tech challenged.
Can I play the radio when using Google maps?
I don’t see why not but you’re the third person to mention this topic in just a week so I have some experimenting to do
@@brianruperti can you let me know if you find a way?
@@brianrupertiI’m seconding this, how do you display the radio and google maps together? People don’t always use apps on their phone to listen to music. This system makes no sense
Brian, great tutorial, my question is on our 2024 Grand Highlander we added my wife’s iPhone app using the QR code, I would like to connect my phone as well but don’t know how to bring up the QR again.
All you have to do is go to Bluetooth>new user> follow Bluetooth prompts to connect the new phone
@@brianruperti Awesome, thank you! Not to wear you out with questions, but why doesn’t the radio display the artist and song titles on FM stations like our 2020 Sienna did?
@Olecountry-ow3yj no idea I
Wonder the same myself!
Thanks
1. How to get to the default radio options
2. Can you set up a 2nd phone
For default radio what exactly do you mean? And setting up second phone is the same process you did when you got the car to set up Bluetooth.
Hi Brian I have rav4 2024 XLE why is it that when I want to hear something from youtube thru my car media system I cannot adjust the volume even if my phone's volume is all the way up...I am using an android and also a cable
Hello. I am not sure I shall look into it
I know what you're talking about and it's stupid I don't like that..
While driving, can I change music channels from my steering wheel. Going to screen to change channels is not safe while driving.
The seek and track buttons on wheel should do this
Hi. Why can't I add youtube to the media system. I want to listen to certain music that I can pull up. I also can't add audioverse a sermon based app. Thanks.
Not sure. You may want to go into phone settings and make sure CarPlay is allowed to search for compatible apps. You may have declined that previously without knowing.
I have an android. So what app do i download?@@brianruperti
Great video and it helped me a lot with my 2024 Rav4 Hybrid.
I have a question and you probably can't help but no harm in asking. With regard to the RSA over the speed limit notification, I can change the notification from Visual & Audio to No Notification or Visual Only, OR I can just turn it off completely
However, when I turn the car off and back on again it goes back to the default “ON” position or defaults to "Visual & Audio". I have tried so many times but regardless of whether I select No notification or Visual Only, when I turn car off and back on again it forgets and defaults to visual and Audio.
Similar thing happens when I try to change the notification on the LTA.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated?
Thank you. After reading your message I realized I don’t have an answer I have no
Idea why it would keep resetting like that.
When you are looking at the "Date and Time", you mention "you can even change the format.". That's to change the format for the date, not the time. I have tried entering a date in the system and I can't. There is no obvious way to enter the day. It looks like you can tap on the date and enter a value but it just takes you to the different formats. Do you know how to enter a date?
Sorry is your car showing the wrong date?
Can driver seat adjustment be stored (and recalled) in cloud connected User Profile?
No it would only be stored into the seat memory through the buttons on the door when equipped. It can be saved per key fob.
Check it out th-cam.com/video/8mmUnv7GOc4/w-d-xo.html
@@brianruperti Does power seat on 2025 Camry move back automatically for easier exit?
How do you keep the "Experience Drive Connect" from popping up as an advertisement to prompt you to use it? When on the phone it mutes the call for about 5 seconds or the duration of the pop up. I looked onlline and yet to find how to disable the ad (pop up). One suggestion from another frustrated user was to press the red emergency button and complain to Toyota. If I have it on a FM radio screen it don't seem to pop up but always does when using CarPlay.
I’ve never seen this I’m sorry. Are you using the system as a guest? If so, create your account and add the car to the app
And it should go away.
It shows a welcome message and my name at the top so I think I am logged in as dealer did when delivered. It’s does not show any subscriptions on the app but not sure if it should or not.
@bartrowe3705 it should show on the app which services are running on your car.
Love your tutorials but I just got 24 Camry xse. Please post tutorial. My purchase description says heated steering wheel but can’t find button. Also struggling to set up apple car play
Thank you. Your heated steering wheel
Button should exist on the dashboard left of steering wheel. It’s a small square button next to the trunk and gas door buttons.
For apple car play, simply plug your phone into the usb Jack and wait for the prompt on your phone and car screen. Allow all connections and it should activate.
Let me know if that helps!
And most importantly big congrats on such a nice car. What color??
I just bought a 2024 Rav 4 and I can not understand how can I turn up or down the volume of the system when I am calling Siri. I asking this because I noticed that when you ask Siri for something the volume of the music is a bit less than usual, in my last car the sound of radio or music dissapear complete until I finish using Siri, so in this case when I ask Siri for something the sound volume is very high and it does not let me hear what does siri is answer me, so if anybody can help me with this I will be very thankful: Sorry for my english, I am from Mexico City.
After an address is typed in it is saved in destinations. How could I remove an address from destinations? I would appreciate any advice.
You can clear out individual searches from the app
My home screen is showing a plain square. I don't see the usual dot dot home screen. Is something wrong? Please advise.
Tap the square and the dots should pop up. Let me know if this helps.
@@brianruperti correct. Thank you so much. Once I tap the square, dots pop up. But my question is, why am I suddenly getting the square? I never used to get that before. Mine is a 2023 Rav 4 limited purchased August 2023.
@@brianruperti hi could you please respond? These days I’m getting a square box in the display screen rather than the dots dots image which used to be the Home Screen button. Any reason behind this? Thank you for your time
Thank you! I thought I had made a mistake because I got spoiled using Carplay and I couldn't navigate the Toyota App.
Your video was extremely helpful!!
Happy to help!!
Thank you for this video! i was losing my mind trying to figure out how to switch screens from AA to Toyota screen. Ty Ty! Have a nice long weekend!
Thank you and you too!
I have a 2023 Rav4 hybrid. Is there a way to reset the default to factory setting. My screen won't stay on the startup screen and goes to the map screen. I have to reset the system on every startup.
You want it to stay on the purple startup screen?
We are still waiting for software update for Rav4 2020 Limited. Any news about update?
@brianruperti do you have any news about rav4 2020 software update?
Is there an option to keep the radio playing or any music playing when you turn the car off? Most cars continue to play audio for 30 seconds or so after turning off the car
I don’t believe so
Very useful. Thanks! We just received our 2024 Prius and were having trouble figuring our the system.
Glad it helped!
How can I change the temperature from Fahrenheit to Celsius?
Rav4, 2021, how to find radio even numbers.
for example FM104.6
RAV4, 2021 I wanted to update the service. where to get it
For 2021 you go to settings>units>change for radio stations just use the tune knob on the bottom right.
Thanks, your tutorials help me a lot. Toyota cross 2024 is it the same or close?
Corolla Cross would operate the same
Hello, good day,
Could you please also show me how to connect via USB stick?
I have plugged in the USB stick, but it is unfortunately not working!
I tried to play from the USB, but it unfortunately does not work!
Could you please tell or show me how to do it?
Thank you in advance.
Hi. This is from Google:
“Yes, you can typically play music from a USB stick on a new Toyota car. Most modern Toyota models come equipped with a USB port that allows you to connect a USB stick. Here’s a general guide on how to do it:
1. **Format the USB Stick**: Ensure your USB stick is formatted to a file system that your car's system supports, usually FAT32 or exFAT.
2. **Load Music Files**: Copy your music files to the USB stick. Supported formats often include MP3, WMA, and sometimes AAC and WAV.
3. **Connect the USB Stick**: Plug the USB stick into the USB port in your Toyota car. The USB port is usually located in the center console or the dashboard area.
4. **Select USB as the Source**: Use your car's infotainment system to select the USB as the audio source. This is typically done through the "Media" or "Source" menu.
5. **Play Music**: Once the USB is selected, you should be able to browse and play your music files through the car’s audio system.
Refer to your car's manual for specific instructions, as the steps might vary slightly depending on the model and year of your Toyota.”
I know I saw it but I can’t find it. How do you turnoff the volume pop notification when you adjust the volume?
Settings>display>pop up
@@brianruperti ah thanks. Looks like they took out that pop up option on the new 2024 corolla
Brian. Thanks for this informative video.
I have a question. Can I use Apple CarPlay on my 2024 Camry without Toyota App?
I bought a new car and the sales associate did the initial setup for me in my car. Next thing I knew I am subscribed to services I explicitly did not want ( safety connect service) or was under the impression were free.
I am annoyed with the sales associate.
I am trying to figure out how to delete what the sales rep did, erase my my email address from setup.
I just want Apple CarPlay so I can use my google’s Google map and listen to TH-cam videos.
Thanks.
Thank you for watching.
You can use CarPlay without the Toyota app. Yes.
Safety connect is free. When the trial runs out, you are not charged. This should have been explained to you.
In the app, select the person symbol on the top right, then select account, and there you can decline services.
I hope this helps.
@@brianruperti Thank you for your prompt response. You are helpful.
I just got my 2024 Camry.
But don't know how to connect wirelessly to Apple carplay.
Is Toyota apps a must on my Iphone?
You don’t have wireless Apple CarPlay
lol my iPad just went to Siri when you spoke! Is there a way to control volume on maps?
lol and yes should be in the settings to the app you’re running