Apple CarPlay is expanding to support third-party AI assistants, including Meta AI, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok, ahead of Apple’s broader Siri AI rollout in iOS 27.

Meta AI expanding CarPlay presence follows its recent Mac app release, which is described as more capable than the iPhone/iPad version.

iOS 27 expands voice-driven CarPlay capabilities and allows more app categories to use voice interactions, though Siri AI maintains an advantage due to deeper integration with Apple’s ecosystem.

Contextual note: the information is based on current beta status and user reports, with continued updates anticipated before official launches.

The article notes ongoing coverage of CarPlay’s external AI support and references prior reporting on broader AI integration in CarPlay, including rumors about Gemini and Claude.

CarPlay continues to integrate existing iPhone apps with vehicles, offering more app variety than built-in infotainment systems.

Meta AI’s CarPlay integration focuses on voice-based conversations within CarPlay’s interface and does not grant full system access like Siri; availability is rolling out to eligible accounts.

Meta AI CarPlay testing shows limited access, with some users seeing a “Not supported” message or account-specific restrictions when launching the CarPlay app.

Meta AI in CarPlay requires iOS 26.4 or later and compatible iPhone models (iPhone 11 and newer) with CarPlay-enabled vehicles, with deployment staggered across accounts.