Android Auto and CarPlay don't allow users to use the on-screen keyboard unless the vehicle is parked, so they have the technical power to make it happen.
With this in mind, users around the world have been looking for a way to watch YouTube on their infotainment screen for years. Apps like CarTube made everything possible with his CarPlay, but all solutions for Apple users required a jailbreak.
The latest YouTube client is called CarTubePlus and is an evolution of CarTube. It provides important features to users, such as the ability to watch YouTube videos and playlists from the infotainment screen, and provides support for YouTube Shorts.
As a full-featured YouTube client, the app also includes an onscreen keyboard that lets you search for content without using your mobile device. Thanks to the integrated keyboard, users can also comment on her CarPlay videos.
CarTubePlus, currently available in beta, appears to be the most advanced YouTube client ever released by CarPlay. However, there are two major problems with this that every Apple user should be aware of before looking for an installation method.
First, you need to sideload the app using TrollStore. That means you won't find CarTubePlus in the App Store. If you are not familiar with the world of jailbreak, this app can be a great motivation to start exploring the world of jailbreak.
Second, CarTubePlus only works when your phone is not in sleep mode. According to the developer, the iPhone must be turned on to run the app, otherwise he says CarTubePlus will become unresponsive to touch.
The good news is that the developers plan to make the YouTube client completely free once it reaches a stable stage. It's still in beta testing at the moment, and anyone can join via our Patreon channel.
If you are wondering whether it is also possible to watch YouTube videos on Android Auto, the answer to this question is yes. Google doesn't officially allow users to access YouTube content on infotainment screens when a mobile device is connected to a car, but apps like CarStream can lock down the video sharing platform. Cancel.
For those who think it's a good idea to watch YouTube while driving, we can't help but offer some classic safety recommendations. Playing videos is a major distraction, so staring at the screen and keeping videos playing when you're not parked is very dangerous. I tried YouTube in my car a while back and found that no matter how hard I tried, I kept looking at the screen. So if you want to get around the restrictions and bring YouTube to Android Auto and CarPlay, keep in mind that these apps should only be used when the vehicle is parked.
