How to Connect an iPhone to Car Speakers

Most new cars and trucks come with features that allow you to hook up your iPod or iPhone and listen to music or make calls. Even so, there are plenty of vehicles out there that do not have such features. There are a variety of ways to make your iPhone compatible with your car speakers. The method you choose will be dependent upon the type of stereo in your vehicle as well as the stereo’s features. Read on for directions on connecting your iPhone to your car speakers.

1. Newer vehicles may have Bluetooth capability. This makes things very easy. Pair your phone to the car’s Bluetooth. To do so, tap Settings, then Bluetooth, and find your device in the list. Make sure the Bluetooth is turned on. The iPhone will pair with the car.

2. If the vehicle does not have Bluetooth, you can purchase a Bluetooth adapter kit and have it installed. This will allow you to connect directly to your vehicle’s stereo and speaker system.

3. Your vehicle may come with an auxiliary input. If it does, you can connect directly to your vehicle using a headphone jack. Plug the jack into the AUX input of your car to connect your iPhone.


There are a variety of ways to connect your iPhone to your car speakers. The method that you choose to connect will be dependent on the stereo and speaker system that is available in your car.