How to Mirror Phone (Android & iPhone) to Car Screen

Elsa Updated on May 30, 2025 Filed to: Screen Mirroring

Mirroring your phone to your car screen allows you to project your phone's display onto your car's infotainment system, enabling you to access navigation, music, apps, and other features directly from your car's larger screen.

In this article, we will explain the most effective ways to cast phone to car screen for both Android devices and iPhones.

Key Takeaway:

The best and most reliable methods for mirroring your phone to your car screen is via CarPlay or Android Auto, for they are safe. Also, some third - party apps are ok to try if you have no choice.

We want to emphasize that, if your car doesn't support app download and web search, the so-called mirroring apps to mirror phone to car screen is unavailable.

Mirror Phone to Car Screen can be convenient, but always prioritize safety. Avoid distractions like watching videos, texting, or complex tasks while driving. Focus on the road first!

Part 1. How to Mirror Android to Car Screen

Casting your Android phone to card screen, you can manage your phone maps, media and other apps on your card's dashboard. The method you can do is depending on your phone's model and car's system. Follow the next 3 ways to mirror your Android phone to a car screen.

Method 1. Android Auto Screen Mirror

For an Android auto screen mirror, one of the best solutions that you can try comes from Google. The tech giant recognizes drivers needs for smart solutions, and for this reason, they have developed this app that promises to enhance your driving experience.

To be able to mirror phone to car screen through the "Android Auto" app, you must possess an Android 6.0 or higher device. Also, ensure your car compatible with Android Auto.

Features: Google's official solution, supports Google Assistant, maps, music and messages.
Compatibility: Android 6.0 or above; most models only support wired, and some high-end/specific models already support wireless.
What is easy to overlook: Wireless Android Auto requires 5GHz Wi-Fi support; some regions have legal regulations on the display of applications while driving.

Follow these steps to mirror your phone with this car screen mirroring method:

Step 1. Download the "Android Auto" app from Google Play and enable it on your Android phone. If you own an Android 10 or higher device, then this app will already be preinstalled on your phone.
Step 2. Connect your phone to your car with a USB cable.
Step 3. Say "OK Google" to talk to your Google Assistant and perform any tasks you might wish to while driving.
Step 4. Now you can manage your phone apps on the car screen, like make calls and send texts, control media playback hands-free.

Method 2. MirrorLink

One more solution to mirror Android phone to car screen is to use a built-in mirroring option like MirrorLink. It is a system that allows users to connect their smartphone to a car's infotainment system, mirroring the phone's screen onto the car's display. This enables drivers to access phone apps and features through the car's controls. MirrorLink was primarily designed for Android and Symbian phones, and it was not compatible with iPhones.

Even though this is a great solution to mirror screen Android Auto, you must check if you meet the requirements.

You must own an Android 5.0 or higher device,
Both phone and car should be connected to the same Wi-Fi,
VPN should be disabled,
The "Miracast" function should be enabled in your car.

Once you meet these requirements, you can use MirrorLink to mirror phone to car screen Android.

Features: An open standard jointly developed by car companies and mobile phone manufacturers, mostly seen in Europe and some Asian manufacturers.
Compatibility: Both the car and the mobile phone must support MirrorLink, and some Android models have built-in support.
What is easy to overlook: The current application ecosystem is limited, and the support range is smaller than CarPlay/Android Auto.

Here are the steps that you must follow:

Step 1. Download the "MirrorLink" app from Google Play.
Step 2. Launch the "MirrorLink" app on your phone and tap the “Connect” button.
Step 3. Follow the onscreen manual. Use a high-quality USB cable to connect your phone to your car.
Step 4. On your mobile phone, go to Settings > Connections > More Connection Settings and tap on "MirrorLink". Then, tap the "Connect to car via USB" to view your phone’s screen on your infotainment screen.

Important Note: While MirrorLink was a popular way to integrate smartphones with car infotainment systems, the Car Connectivity Consortium has sunsetted its operations, meaning it is no longer supported or actively maintained.However, some older vehicles may still support MirrorLink, and it's worth checking if your car's system is compatible.

Method 3. Screen 2 Auto

Screen 2 Auto is another way you can mirror your android screen to your car display. But it based on the Android Auto. The Screen 2 Auto app is not available on the Play Store, to download this app we have to install another application called AAAD. For that:

Step 1. Open your browser and search for AAAD APK. Download the file from GitHub and install it.
Step 2. Open the app and select the Screen 2 Auto app to install.

Note : Your phone might block the installation. Just select "Install Anyways". Once it's done, you will see the Screen 2 Auto app on your home screen.

Step 3. Open the app and grant the necessary permissions.
Step 4. Download the Android Auto app from the Play Store.
Step 5. Find Android Auto by searching via settings.
Step 6. Connect your phone to your car's infotainment system using a USB cable or WiFi.
Step 7. Open the Screen 2 Auto app to use it.

Part 2. How to Mirror iPhone to Car Screen

Method 1. Apple CarPlay

What can you do when you own an iPhone? In this case, you can cast your iPhone to your car screen using some other methods. The first one that we are going to describe is by utilizing Apple CarPlay.

CarPlay is an app developed by Apple to help its users keep using their iPhones while driving. The great thing about it is that it is a built-in app and you won’t even need to download it to be able to use it. Just set it up and enjoy using your iPhone’s functions through your car screen. Before you do that, remember to check the list of car models that support CarPlay. Additionally, you also need to be owning an iPhone 5 or higher.

Features: Apple's official solution, deeply integrated with iOS, supports Siri voice, music, maps, information, etc.
Compatibility: The car computer must have the CarPlay protocol; some models or aftermarket products can support wireless CarPlay.
Easy to overlook: Some functions (such as video playback) are limited while driving; wireless CarPlay relies on the car's built-in Wi-Fi hardware or aftermarket modules.

Here is how to use CarPlay:

Step 1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Siri & Search and enable the options “Listen for Hey Siri” and “Allow Siri when locked”.
Step 2. Tap and hold and Voice Control button on your steering wheel to pair your car with your iPhone. Alternatively, you can also pair them via Bluetooth.
Step 3. On your iPhone, go to Settings > General and toggle the switch next to CarPlay.

Or you can also connect your iPhone with a cable:

Step 1. Use a lightning cable to connect your iPhone to the USB port of your car screen.
Step 2. Once you do, tap on the CarPlay icon that you will find on your car screen to establish the connection.

Method 2. Easy Connection

Another method available to you to mirror your phone to car screen is to use EasyConnection. This application is free on the App Store and you can download and install. However, it needs to pay for the specific function, such as Navigation$2.99, Music$1.99. For this reason, we don't highly recommend this method.

EasyConnection is a connectivity solution between the automative head unit and smartphone. It can project your phone screen via USB, WiFi and WLAN-direct to the automative head unit. It aims to let drivers access their APPs safely while driving and quite suitable for emergency use of old models.

Features: Third-party Android/iOS full-screen mirroring, supports any app (including videos/games); no driving function restrictions, relies on USB/Bluetooth + aftermarket box; supports control of phone screen on head unit.
Compatibility: The car system needs a USB/HDMI interface (no original agreement required); Android needs to open USB debugging, iOS needs a trusted certificate.
Easy to overlook: No safety restrictions (video can be operated while driving, high risk of distraction); obvious delay (0.5~2 seconds), mobile phone heating.

The steps for using EasyConnection are the following:

Step 1. Get the app from the App Store and install it.
Step 2. On your car screen, go to your Apps and tap EasyConnection.
Step 3. Enable the hotspot on your iPhone.
Step 4. On your car screen, tap "Change hotspot" and select your iPhone.
Step 5. Go to your Apps once more on your car screen and tap EasyConnection again.
Step 6. Finally, on your iPhone, go to "Control Center", tap "Screen mirroring" and select "DC-Airplay".

Bonus: Mirror Phone to Car Screen with AirDroid Cast

Some newer cars with infotainment systems powered by Android Automotive OS (often branded as "Google built-in") may come with a web browser, like Google Chrome, already integrated. If your car supports web browsing, then you can mirror phone to your car screen with just go to a website.

AirDroid Cast is free to use, and can mirror iPhone/Android to your car display. Follow the steps:

Step 1.First, download AirDroid Cast on your iPhone/Android.

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Step 2.On your Car, go to browser and enter webcast.airdroid.com.

Step 3.Next, open the AirDroid Cast app on your phone. Enter the cast code and then connect.
Step 4.Now, your iOS screen will display on your Philips TV immediately. You can enjoy anything from your phone on the Philips TV.

Final Words

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Elsa has worked on a number of iOS & Android solutions, she can always find her way around almost any application. She is an accomplished, skilled and versatile writer with more than 7 years of technical article writing experience.

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