Were you aware that Apple’s CarPlay lets you select any audio as your vehicle’s start-up sound? This was uncovered by TikTok, and it has now become a viral sensation.

It’s turned into a challenge: How distinctive, humorous, or rare can you make your start-up sound?

Individuals are capturing their car start-ups, eagerly awaiting the audio to play. The customized sound activates only when your phone links to CarPlay, building excitement for the viewers. Here are some instances from TikTok.

This user opted for the racing sound from Nintendo’s Mario Kart.

This user is welcomed by Taylor Swift.

This driver draws inspiration from the internet’s latest beloved character, Chit.

This user selected an audio clip from the iconic film Billy Madison.

This driver employs a classic meme sound.

It’s an entertaining trend that brings a whimsical flair to starting your vehicle. If I owned a car, I would likely pick something from the Tim Robinson/I Think You Should Leave/Conner O’Malley universe.

If you’re interested in configuring your own sound via CarPlay, here’s how.

How to modify your CarPlay start-up sound like the TikTok trend

TikTok provides assistance for this trend. This post from @cronloya outlines it in a step-by-step manner.

Here’s an additional brief tutorial from @JimKirkVO on Instagram.

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