How to test an iOS application on the CarPlay simulator

Question

I am trying to develop an iOS application compatible with CarPlay.

According to this post Is iOS CarPlay API Public? How to Integrate CarPlay?, I have to be enrolled wi

Answer 1

You don't need to add anything for the SupportExternalAccessoryProtocols key to run a basic CarPlay app in the simulator. This is for declaring protocols for functionality that might be specific to a particular set of head units.

What you are probably missing is the playable content entitlement. If you don't have an entitlements file, you'll need to create it for your app;-

Then add a boolean value of YES for the com.apple.developer.playable-content key

This should now show your app on the CarPlay home screen in the simulator. As you allude, you won't be able to run that app on a physical device unless you can get Apple to add that entitlement to your account