These are some hidden widgets you can use in Apple CarPlay that will transform your driving experience
Published on Nov 09, 2025 at 1:34 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Nov 06, 2025 at 4:34 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Apple’s latest iOS 26 update just made CarPlay a whole lot cooler, and most people don’t even know the hidden widgets that will transform your driving experience.
The widgets can completely change the way you interact with your car’s infotainment system.
From real-time performance stats to live lyrics and weather radars, there’s now a tool for nearly everything.
Here’s a look at the ones you need to try if you want your CarPlay setup to truly stand out.
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Apple CarPlay’s hidden widgets
The tech giant and its latest Apple CarPlay offerings will blow your mind.
If you’re a car enthusiast, the Dashboard Widget is going to be your new favorite toy.
It lets you display your vehicle on your CarPlay screen, complete with brand logos and model images you can customize.
You can even upload your own car photo and fine-tune the layout to your liking.
Once you’ve saved it, it updates live in real time, giving your dash a unique personal touch that feels like a digital garage.
Next up is Sidecar, an app that connects to your vehicle via a Bluetooth OBD2 sensor to show tire pressure, fuel levels, and range remaining.
It’s perfect for older cars that lack modern dash readouts.
Pair that with Windy, a powerful weather widget that adds real-time wind maps and radar directly to your CarPlay display.
Together, they give you a cockpit-style view of your drive, whether you’re cruising downtown or heading out on a long road trip.
Entertainment on another level
Dynamic Lyrics brings your music to life with on-screen lyrics that update in sync with your favorite tracks.
It also includes media controls, so you can pause or skip without leaving the widget and for hands-free note-takers, the ‘Just Press Record’ widget turns your CarPlay into a rolling voice memo station.
And if you’re into smart homes, the Apple Home widget lets you open your garage or unlock your door before you even park.
With these hidden gems, CarPlay isn’t just about navigation anymore – it’s your command center on wheels.
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Daisy Edwards is a Content Writer at supercarblondie.com. Daisy has more than five years’ experience as a qualified journalist, having graduated with a History and Journalism degree from Goldsmiths, University of London and a dissertation in vintage electric vehicles. Daisy specializes in writing about cars, EVs, tech and luxury lifestyle. When she's not writing, she's at a country music concert or working on one of her many unfinished craft projects.
