# Car Play TV: M3U IPTV Player — Watch video on your car screen

> Phone-to-car screen mirroring, IPTV player, and navigation dashboard. (iPhone/iPad app by 锦菊 曾.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-play-tv-m3u-iptv-player/id6778658196 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [锦菊 曾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844998310)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 234 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese and 12 more
- Released: 2026-06-20
- Data updated: 2026-11-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-play-tv-m3u-iptv-player/id6778658196/reviews.md

## What is Car Play TV?

Your phone is smarter than your car's dashboard — Car Play TV finally puts it to work.

Cast videos from the apps you already use, mirror your iPhone, and play your own playlists and media servers — made for passengers and parked cars. On the road, Drive Mode turns your iPhone into a clean, driver-friendly screen for any car, even an older one with no built-in display.

CAST — TAKE IT TO A BIGGER SCREEN
• Receive Casts: pick Car Play TV in the cast menu of video apps that support casting
• Mirror your iPhone screen to a display connected by AirPlay or a wired adapter
• Play videos from Photos, Files or your media server on that screen
• 1 hour of casting free — unlimited with Pro

SOURCES — YOUR CHANNELS AND LIBRARIES IN ONE GRID
• Add M3U / M3U8 playlists by link, pasted text or QR code, or sign in with Xtream Codes
• Connect your own Jellyfin, Emby, Plex or WebDAV media server
• Play videos from your Photo Library and the Files app
• Search, categories and favorites — built for 10,000+ channel playlists
• Programme guide (XMLTV) when your playlist includes one
• Live check shows which channels respond, and how fast
• Continue Watching, audio tracks, subtitles and a mini player
Car Play TV is a player only — it doesn't provide, host or recommend any content. Add only sources you own or are authorized to use.

A REAL DRIVING DASHBOARD
• Turn-by-turn navigation powered by Apple Maps
• Switch between 4 map views: Explore, Drive, Traffic, or Satellite
• Live GPS speedometer — clear, honest, easy to read at a glance
• Today's weather and hourly forecast while you drive
• Tap-to-call your favorite contacts
• 6 landscape layouts: Classic is free; Cockpit, Panorama, Compass, Sprint, Circuit with Pro

DRIVE AUDIO
• Thousands of internet radio stations — browse free, stream with Pro
• Apple Music dashboard control with Pro (Apple Music subscription required)
• Background playback with lock-screen and Control Center controls

MAKE IT YOURS
• Light and dark appearance
• Pick your car from 680+ models across 33 brands
• Home Screen widgets: weather, clock (22 styles), your car, photos, affirmations and more
• Swap wallpapers and even the app icon
• Siri Shortcuts to launch Drive Mode — hands on the wheel, eyes on the road

CAR PLAY TV PRO
Unlock the full experience — unlimited casting, unlimited sources, unlimited live captions, all 6 drive layouts, unlimited radio streaming, Apple Music dashboard control, premium widget styles, wallpapers and app icons.

Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible new subscribers may get an introductory price for the first week. Prices are shown in your local currency in the app before you buy.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the then-current price. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → your Apple Account → Subscriptions. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew.

HONEST BY DESIGN — the part most car apps skip
Car Play TV uses your phone AS the screen. It's not a CarPlay replacement. Video is for passengers or when parked — never while driving. We never invent speed or vehicle data — if your GPS signal is weak, we say so instead of showing a fake number. We never claim to unlock or start your car. We do not collect or store your location; local weather requests go directly from your device to WeatherAPI.com. Your playlists, sign-ins and videos stay on your iPhone.

No gimmicks. No fake gauges. Just a genuinely useful screen for the car you already own.

Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-carplayconnect
Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-carplayconnect

## Key features

- Screen mirroring via AirPlay or wired adapter
- M3U/M3U8 playlist support
- Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, WebDAV media server integration
- Turn-by-turn navigation with Apple Maps
- Live GPS speedometer
- Internet radio streaming
- Customizable appearance and widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Play TV Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Play TV Pro Yearly | $45.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect - Auto Sync | $6.99 | per 7 days |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Play TV Pro Lifetime | $21.49 | one-time |


## Is Car Play TV safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Car Play TV.

## Is Car Play TV legit?

Car Play TV: M3U IPTV Player appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Car Play TV is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-play-tv-m3u-iptv-player/id6778658196/reviews.md

### 5/5 — car play connect

*2026-06-20*

good app. so convenient♥️

## Frequently asked questions about Car Play TV

### What is Car Play TV?

Car Play TV is an application that allows you to cast videos, mirror your iPhone screen, and play media from your phone on your car's display. It also provides navigation features and internet radio.

### Does Car Play TV have ads?

No, Car Play TV does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for Pro features.

### What are the subscription options for Car Play TV Pro?

Car Play TV Pro offers weekly ($3.99/P7D), yearly ($45.99/P1Y) subscriptions, and a one-time Lifetime purchase. Free trials are available for some plans.

### Can I use Car Play TV for navigation?

Yes, Car Play TV includes turn-by-turn navigation powered by Apple Maps with multiple map views. It also features a live GPS speedometer and weather information.

### What kind of content can I play with Car Play TV?

You can play videos from your Photos or Files app, cast from supported video apps, and connect to your media servers like Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, or WebDAV. It also supports M3U/M3U8 playlists.

### How often is Car Play TV updated?

The latest version, 5.1, was released on October 29, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

### Is Car Play TV suitable for all ages?

Car Play TV has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for most users. It is designed for use in a car environment.

### What devices support Car Play TV?

Car Play TV is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2026-10-29

Meet Car Play TV — a new name and a new look.

• Receive Casts: choose Car Play TV in the cast menu of the video apps you already use
• Mirror your iPhone to a connected display
• A cleaner home screen with Cast, Sources, Drive and Widgets
• Light and dark appearance, following your system or your choice
• New Pro plans: weekly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase
• Faster with very large playlists, plus many fixes and improvements

### 5.0 — 2026-09-18

NEW: SOURCES — YOUR OWN CHANNELS AND LIBRARIES
• Add M3U / M3U8 playlists by link, pasted text or QR code
• Connect your own Jellyfin, Emby, Plex or WebDAV media server
• Add videos from your Photo Library and the Files app
• One channel grid with search, categories and favorites
• Big playlists welcome — 10,000+ channels import smoothly
• Programme guide (XMLTV) when your playlist includes one
• Live check shows which channels respond, and how fast
• TV series grouped by season, plus folders to organize your videos
• Continue Watching, audio track and subtitle choice
• Mini player keeps playing while you browse
• Your first source is free — add unlimited sources with Pro

NEW: CAST — TAKE IT TO A BIGGER SCREEN
• Mirror your iPhone screen to a display connected by AirPlay or a wired adapter
• Play videos from Photos, Files or your media server on that screen
• 1 hour of casting free — unlimited with Pro
Video is for passengers or when parked. CarPlay screens don't play video.

IMPROVED
• Stability improvements for navigation, subscriptions, widgets and car selection

Questions? Tap Contact Us in Settings — we read every message.

### 4.0 — 2026-07-07

IMPROVED
• Drive Mode subscription page — text scales properly on all iPhones including Pro Max
• Faster radio station loading — reduced wait time with smarter server selection
• My Car widget — car selection now works reliably from the editor
• Smoother onboarding flow with fewer interruptions

FIXED
• Large text on landscape subscription page no longer gets cut off or truncated
• Radio stations not loading when server response was slow
• My Car widget "Change" button not responding on iOS 16–18
• Widget style gallery car picker not navigating to model selection

### 3.0 — 2026-07-01

NEW
• 4 map views: switch between Explore, Drive, Traffic, and Satellite
• Google Maps support — switch between Apple Maps and Google Maps in Settings
EXPANDED
• 280+ new car models added — now 680+ across 33 brands

IMPROVED
• Navigation route line now matches Apple Maps standard blue style
• Map follows system Light/Dark appearance automatically
• Navigation trip info (ETA, distance, duration) centered at bottom for clearer reading
• Map layer picker and trip info no longer overlap — mutual exclusion design
• Floating map controls repositioned to avoid blocking bottom info cards
• Search opens instantly without forcing map to full screen
• Faster keyboard response when tapping search — eliminated cold-start delay
• Weather auto-refreshes after granting location permission (no restart needed)
• Radio and weather loading deferred to reduce Drive mode startup time
• iPad: smooth fade transition when entering and exiting Drive mode
• iPad: Pro subscription page background now fills all screen sizes correctly
• Share link in Settings now opens the real App Store page

FIXED
• Map search not finding nearby places
• Photo widget not refreshing after edits
• Weather widget text cut off on smaller screens
• Navigation collapse button now correctly toggles expand/collapse (was stuck on collapse)
• Map style button in small card mode cycles through styles instead of opening an empty panel
• Closing search properly cleans up keyboard session — no more input errors on reopen
• Google Maps location button now cycles through 3 tracking modes (same as Apple Maps)

Questions? Tap Contact Us in Settings — we read every message.

### 2.0 — 2026-06-20

No release notes.

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