iOS 26.4 Lays Groundwork for CarPlay Video, Including Apple TV

Source: MacRumors

Background

At WWDC 2025, Apple announced plans to allow CarPlay users to watch video via AirPlay in their vehicles while the vehicle is not in motion. The original mention of the feature appeared on Apple’s CarPlay developer page within a section specific to automakers, indicating that CarPlay with AirPlay video will require integration with vehicle systems to ensure it can only be used when the vehicle is parked, thereby mitigating distracted‑driving risks.

iOS 26.4 Beta

The first iOS 26.4 beta seeded to developers includes several new references to CarPlay video playback, such as onboarding flows, notifications, and related UI elements. These additions suggest the feature is moving closer to public availability.

Apple TV Support

Apple TV is expected to support the CarPlay video feature at launch. The beta contains references to interacting with the TV app while using CarPlay, including a message that informs users they must subscribe to Apple TV on their iPhone (while not driving) if they attempt to access subscription content.