Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely road trip or stuck in traffic during your daily commute, you can listen to your favorite Everand audiobooks or podcasts through Apple CarPlay!
Adding Everand to your CarPlay device
Before you start your engine, you’ll need to add the app to your CarPlay device. Follow the instructions below to get started:
- Open “Settings” on your iPhone
- Tap “General”
- Tap “CarPlay”
- Tap your car's name and then tap Customize”
- Tap on the plus symbol (+) next to the Everand app from the “More Apps” field
You will need to be signed into your Everand account via the mobile app to have full access through CarPlay. Follow the link for instructions on how to sign in to your account on your mobile device.
Navigation and features
Now that you have Everand set up on your Apple CarPlay device, let’s explore the available options!
Saved and Podcast tabs
The “Saved” and “Podcast” tabs will display all of the audio content you’ve saved in the mobile app. Each item on the list will display the title, author, cover photo, and the duration of the title.
These tabs are only visible if you have audiobooks or podcasts saved in your library on the Everand mobile app. To learn more about adding your favorite content to a saved list for quick access through CarPlay, visit our Help Center article, “Managing my saved titles on Everand.”
Any content on your saved lists that is downloaded to your mobile device for offline listening will display a solid cloud icon next to the title. If you’re trying to reserve mobile data or your mobile reception is unstable, this will help you identify content you can play without a data connection.
Top Charts
This tab includes a list of trending titles and will always be available to browse before starting your drive.
Now Playing
When audio playback is in progress, the “Now Playing” screen will provide options to control your reading experience: move back thirty seconds, skip forward thirty seconds, pause, and view the time progress bar.
To return to the main menu, select the “Back” button or the Everand app icon in the top left corner of the CarPlay interface.
Playback interruption
While you’re listening to Everand through CarPlay, loss of internet connectivity will cause audio playback to pause until a connection is reestablished.
Downloading content for offline listening before you hit the road will ensure seamless playback, even when a wifi or mobile data connection isn’t available. For help with making titles available for offline listening, check out Using Everand offline.
You will also experience an interruption in playback when you receive incoming calls, navigation notifications, and Siri interactions, but audio will resume automatically once the interruption has ended.