YouTube on your car's display.

CarTube streams YouTube free through Apple CarPlay on iOS 8–15.7.7 — no jailbreak required. On newer iOS, or looking for Android Auto? We'll show you what actually works.

Get it for iOS Using Android Auto?

Set up in three steps

Install CarTube

Grab CarTube for iPhone in a couple of minutes — no jailbreak required, works on iOS 8–15.7.7.

Connect to your car

Plug in or pair wirelessly. CarTube shows up right inside Apple CarPlay.

Watch and listen

Browse and stream YouTube from your car's display, built for driving.

Works with your iOS version

CarTube's free installer covers iOS 8 through iOS 15.7.7. On iOS 16 or newer, CarTube itself won't install — check your version below for what actually works instead.

Check compatibility

iOS version guides

iOS 27 iOS 26 iOS 18 iOS 17 iOS 16

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Wondering if CarTube is safe to install?

We're transparent about permissions, data handling, and how CarTube gets onto your device.

Read our transparency page