Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It Cool

Key points

• Connecting a phone to Android Auto or CarPlay places heavy demands on it, which can drain the battery and cause overheating. Using a wired connection can reduce strain, though charge limits help with the added heat from charging.
• Placing the phone in front of an air vent can cool it, and removing a case during the trip may help. Downloading maps, music and podcasts in advance means the phone needs less data while driving.
• Users are advised to check the phone's temperature regularly while connected.