How do I get Turn by turn Audio directions with Apple CarPlay?

The Apple CarPlay section on Page 50 of the 2026 Operator's Guide has this information:

To use the Apple CarPlay, you must

1. Connect a compatible smartphone to the display via USB cable.
2. Pair a helmet audio system to the display via Bluetooth.

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There are separate settings to have the radio play through the bike's speakers or through the headset.

Maplehawk said:

You missed the part where I said I have Google Maps or Apple Maps and Pandora Music (or any other music app)using Apple Car play which means I have met the requirements for using Apple Carplay. Only issue is the audible turn by turn directions do not play through the bike speakers, whereas music etc. does

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You might need to check that the navigation volume is turned up. I use Android, but CarPlay has similarities in that each thing (music, nav notifications, etc.) can have their own volume... and any one can be turned off. Since I don't use CarPlay often at all, see below from Google. I hope it helps:

• • Apple Maps: While an active route is running, tap the speaker icon on the CarPlay screen (or your iPhone screen) and make sure it is set to Unmuted. (1, 2, 3)
  • Google Maps: Open Google Maps on your phone, tap your profile icon, go to Settings > Navigation, and under guidance audio, select Unmute. (1, 2)

• • Apple Maps Volume: Go to your iPhone’s Settings > Apps > Maps > Spoken Directions, select Louder volume, and turn on Directions pass spoken audio. (1)
  • Google Maps Bluetooth Routing: In Google Maps Settings > Navigation, turn on Play voice over Bluetooth (or Play as Bluetooth phone call so the car treats the voice prompt like an incoming call). (1, 2)
  • Physical Car Volume: Turn up your car’s volume knob while a navigation prompt is actively speaking or right after tapping the speaker icon, as infotainment systems track media volume and voice guidance volume separately. (1, 2)

• • Audio Source Switch: If you have a built-in infotainment glitch (common in some vehicles), temporarily switch your car’s audio source to the standard FM/AM radio for a few seconds, then switch it back to CarPlay.
  • Restart: Unplug your iPhone, restart both your phone and your car’s infotainment system, and reconnect. (1, 2)

Maplehawk said:

You missed the part where I said I have Google Maps or Apple Maps and Pandora Music (or any other music app)using Apple Car play which means I have met the requirements for using Apple Carplay. Only issue is the audible turn by turn directions do not play through the bike speakers, whereas music etc. does

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I'm sorry I that I didn't explain it better.

Playing music through the bike's speakers is supported, regardless of the source of the music, whether it's the bike's radio or a music app on your phone.
Apple CarPlay navigation instructions are not supported through the bike's speakers, which means you have not met all of the requirements to use Apple CarPlay for navigation.

It doesn't matter whether you use Google Maps or Apple Maps, since both require the Apple CarPlay architecture and connection to the bike to work.

Apple CarPlay on the Spyder requires a bluetooth headset paired to the bike.

I have a Sena 3S Plus Boom Microphone Kit installed in my helmet. It supports several bluetooth connections, including two cell phones and a "GPS" device. I have the phone 1 setting paired to my cell phone for calls, and used the GPS pairing instructions to pair my headset to my Spyder.
I have found that the Spyder is a bit finicky about the startup sequence, so I first turn the bike on, then roll the throttle forward when the screen prompts me. Only then do I turn the headset on and plug my iPhone into the USB connector in the glove box. At that Point the CarPlay screen becomes active on the Spyder.