Apple is preparing to let CarPlay users watch video through AirPlay when parked, with the first iOS 26.4 beta revealing new code references to the feature. The capability was first announced at WWDC 2025 as part of Apple's broader CarPlay expansion, and now appears closer to launch with onboarding flows and notifications surfacing in the beta.

Unlike standard CarPlay features, video playback will require automaker integration to ensure the feature only works when vehicles are stationary, addressing distracted driving concerns. The new code specifically references Apple TV support, including prompts for users to subscribe to Apple TV+ content on their iPhone while parked before accessing subscription videos in the car.

While iOS 26.4 lays the groundwork, Apple could still remove the feature before public release, as it sometimes does with early beta code. The rollout timeline also depends on automakers implementing the necessary vehicle system integrations, meaning availability will vary by make and model when the feature eventually launches.