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Apple Music volume at 50% while plugged into car.

The recent update has made Apple Music more quiet in my car. My cars volume has a dial from 0-40. 30 used to be the max. Now, with the most recent update (17.1.1), 40 is still quieter than the old 30.


When I now look at the song that is playing, the volume bar on the phone shows it’s at 50% and I can’t figure out how to increase this to be 100% so I can adjust the actual volume through my CarPlay.


How do I turn up the volume on my phone while plugged into my car? It’s not proper headbanging if I can still hear myself talk

Posted on Nov 19, 2023 9:35 AM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2024 10:39 AM

Mine is locked at 50% when using car play. Sound check is off. How do I change this?

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Apr 11, 2024 10:05 AM in response to christa265

I have the same problem. When my iPhone 15 (OS 17.4.1) is connected to my truck (Ford Sync 3) the volume is limited to 50%. It can’t be changed via Volume Control Pro. Music played via Pandora using CarPlay is much quieter than other music sources (FM radio). In the Apple Music app I have the EQ and Sound Check set to “off”.


Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions on how to correct this?

May 25, 2024 8:49 PM in response to Boomer2015

I’m having the same issue. I bought a wireless Bluetooth box so I can use apple carplay instead of plugging in my phone every time I’m in and out of the car. Music volume stuck at 50% unable to turn up volume. I’m running the latest iOS on my pro max 15. Help!!!! I don’t want to go back to having to plug my phone in and out again.

Apple Music volume at 50% while plugged into car.

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