Carplay My Music albums greyed out while driving UK 2026 .

In the UK using my Music on an iPhone connected to Toyota Car 2026. When I start to drive most of my albums are greyed out, so I can’t choose to change albums on the move. When I stop the car I can choose all albums. From what I have found out this is implemented by Apple & not the car manufacturers. Apple has never informed customers of this move to restrict the app in this way.

It seems absolutely ridiculous to do this as there are many other functions in a car that “distract” if that is what Apple is concerned about. You can still change the radio stations via the screen so why limit the music app?

I think Apple need to stop this interfering with the “users right to choose their music” They needs to step down from this type of illogical action & control. Im sure they have better things to do.

I can only hope Apple sees common sense. Till then I will use the iphone without Carplay which is not ideal. TC.

Posted on Sep 24, 2026 3:48 AM

2 replies

ckuan

Level 10 (122,944 points)

Sep 24, 2026 4:06 AM in response to TeeCee47

Can you not use Siri to change albums instead of looking at the screen while driving?

Your right is dangerous.

TeeCee47 Author

Level 1 (5 points)

Sep 25, 2026 1:08 AM in response to ckuan

You should "always have a choice as a customer". As you "own the iphone & music" you have purchased. Apple does not have the right to dictate how you operate functions in your car. There is too much of this intrusion in how we operate/drive cars these days.