The 2024 Macan Electric pairs wireless Apple CarPlay through PCM Devices > Connect new device while the iPhone's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled.
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Step by step.
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On the iPhone, enable both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and leave Settings > Bluetooth open.
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On the PCM Home screen, tap Devices.
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Choose Connect new device and wait for the device search to complete.
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Select the iPhone from the discovered-device list.
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Follow and accept the matching prompts on PCM and the iPhone until Apple CarPlay opens.
Important limits
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth must both remain enabled for wireless CarPlay.
- Complete setup while safely parked and avoid interacting with the phone while driving.
- Phone software, permissions and regional service availability can affect individual apps.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the iPhone does not appear, keep its Bluetooth settings screen open and restart Connect new device.
- ✓If pairing stalls, remove the incomplete pairing on both devices and repeat the prompts from the beginning.
- ✓If CarPlay connects but an app is absent, verify that the app supports CarPlay and has the required iPhone permissions.
What happened on your vehicle?
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Ask Porsche — Apple CarPlay for Macan Electric From Model Year 2024
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