Scripting iOS 'Shortcuts' App for CarPlay

[BRnPA]

I found this article a couple weeks ago and verified that this does work. Note: You must have the iOS 13 version of Shortcuts to see the "Automations" option.
Older versions of iOS Shortcuts will not have this option, sadly.

Choosing the Apps to Be Displayed in Apple CarPlay Sidebar Is As Easy As ABC

By default, Apple CarPlay does not allow users to select what apps they want to show up in the left sidebar, pretty much because the system is designed in a way that relies on user interaction with the installed apps.

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[youri]

Cool trick.

 

[jweaks]

SWEET!!

 

[scottj]

I've got a little Shortcuts thingie set up so my podcast app updates whenever I plug my iPhone into a CarPlay-enabled vehicle. Works a treat.

 

[604Mazda]

I found this article a couple weeks ago and verified that this does work. Note: You must have the iOS 13 version of Shortcuts to see the "Automations" option.
Older versions of iOS Shortcuts will not have this option, sadly.

Choosing the Apps to Be Displayed in Apple CarPlay Sidebar Is As Easy As ABC

By default, Apple CarPlay does not allow users to select what apps they want to show up in the left sidebar, pretty much because the system is designed in a way that relies on user interaction with the installed apps.

www.autoevolution.com

I've gone through quite a few of these, and I don't know if it's my old 6S+ with iOS 13.7 that's really showing its age, but quite a few CarPlay shortcuts, just don't work as they should.

iOS 14 might show some more promise for Shortcuts though. https://9to5mac.com/2020/06/23/ios-...mation-triggers-apple-watch-app-folders-more/

Or perhaps it's time to do a phone upgrade and try again with CarPlay.