Toyota Corolla sedan (2014–2019) · Android / CarPlay head unit
Is a CarPlay Head Unit Worth It on a 2014–2019 Toyota Corolla?
Short answer · Worth it
Yes, if you plan to keep the car a few more years. 2014–2019 Corolla sedans came without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto (the 2020 sedan was the first to get it), so a wireless adapter won't work. A head unit made for this dash typically costs $250–$600 and adds CarPlay/Android Auto, a bigger screen and backup camera support. It's a moderate DIY of about 1–3 hours.
- Typical cost
- Typical $250–$600 (unit + harness)
- Difficulty
- Moderate DIY
- Time
- 1–3 hours
Worth it if…
- You'll keep the Corolla several more years
- You want CarPlay or Android Auto without a phone mount
- You want a backup camera or a bigger screen
Skip it if…
- You're selling the car soon
- You only need Bluetooth music (a cheap Bluetooth adapter is enough)
- You don't want to remove dash trim
Will it fit my car?
- 2014–2016 and 2017–2019 Corollas use different dash trim, so buy a unit listed for your exact years.
- The 2019 Corolla Hatchback is a different car and already has CarPlay; this page is about the sedan.
- Check whether you need a steering-wheel-control setting change or adapter; some units need a code entered in factory settings.
- Pick 4GB+ RAM for smooth CarPlay; low-RAM units can lag.
Why not just a wireless adapter?
Wireless CarPlay adapters only convert existing wired CarPlay. The factory Entune radio in these Corollas has no CarPlay at all, so the head unit itself has to be replaced.
My take
I've installed head units in both generations of this Corolla on camera. Watch the install for your years on the CarPlay Finder page before buying so you know exactly what the dash looks like apart.
Buy / parts links
- Dasaita Android 13 CarPlay unit for Corolla 2017–2018 / Tacoma / Sienna / Prius↗
- Dasaita head units (all models)↗
- iDoing head units↗
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Toyota Corolla have Apple CarPlay?
No. The 2014–2019 Corolla sedan didn't offer CarPlay or Android Auto; you need an aftermarket head unit to add it.
What year Corolla got Apple CarPlay?
The 2020 Corolla sedan was the first with CarPlay. The 2019 Corolla Hatchback also had it.
Can I use a wireless CarPlay adapter on a 2016 Corolla?
No. Adapters only work in cars that already have wired CarPlay, which the 2014–2019 sedan doesn't.
Will my Corolla's steering wheel buttons still work?
Usually yes with a model-specific unit, though some need a setting changed in the unit's factory menu before they respond.
Updated 2026-10-22. Costs are typical US ranges, not quotes. Check local laws and your warranty before modifying your car.