Find out how to set your iPhone to automatically open Google Maps, Apple Maps, or some other app the moment you start wired or wireless CarPlay.

I like having Google Maps on my car’s screen, even when I’m going somewhere nearby, because it lets me see small roads, turns, traffic, and other details.

Since I have taken the time to remove several unnecessary apps from my CarPlay screen , all it usually requires is a tap to open Google Maps. However, my car’s infotainment system takes a while to recognize and auto-activate CarPlay after I plug in my iPhone. This means I have to wait and then open Google Maps; that often causes friction.

To address this, I have set up an automation that automatically fires up Google Maps on my car’s screen the moment CarPlay activates.…