Uber drivers with an iPhone will soon be able to use the Uber app directly from their car’s dashboard while using Apple CarPlay, according to an email TechCrunch sent to drivers.
The integration has been rolled out to US drivers and all drivers should have access to it by the end of the month.
CarPlay is an Apple product used by most major car manufacturers to allow the head unit to be a monitor and controller for an iOS device. The integration of the Uber driver app with CarPlay means drivers don’t have to switch between phone and screen or between apps to view and accept rides, navigate and add rides to the queue.
It will also benefit drivers by giving them access to a larger screen that makes it easier to see Uber’s navigation system features, including heatmaps where demand is high, more routes and shoulders.
According to the email from Uber, here are the steps drivers need to follow to connect the Uber driver app to CarPlay:
Open the app on your iPhone and tap Go to connect. Connect your iPhone to your car with a cable or wirelessly. Once connected, open CarPlay and you’re done.
Source: La Neta Neta
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