Android Auto

Google LLC

About this app

Android Auto is your smart driving companion that helps you stay focused, connected, and entertained with the Google Assistant. With a simplified interface, large buttons, and powerful voice actions, Android Auto is designed to make it easier to use apps that you love from your phone while you’re on the road.


Just say “Ok Google” to...
• Route to your next destination using Google Maps or Waze with real-time GPS navigation and traffic alerts.
• Get updates on your route, ETA, and hazards in real-time.
• Have the Google Assistant check your calendar for you so you know where you need to be.
• Set reminders, get updates on the news, and check last night’s score.
• Avoid distractions while driving by setting a custom do not disturb message while driving.
• Make calls using Google Assistant and answer incoming calls with just a tap.
• Access your contacts folder and send and receive messages with the Google Assistant using SMS, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, WeChat, Kik, Google Allo, and many more messaging apps.
• Manage your infotainment system like never before. Listen to your favorite media apps including Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming, Napster Music, and Deezer. Many more music, radio, news, sports news, audiobook, and podcast apps are also supported.

The number of compatible apps is always growing! For a full list of compatible apps, go to http://g.co/androidauto

To use Android Auto, you’ll need a phone running Android 6.0 or higher and an active data connection.
Over 400 car models now support Android Auto! To find out if your car display is compatible and how to enable it, check your owner’s manual or contact your car’s manufacturer. Once enabled, use a high quality USB cable to connect your phone to your car, then launch Android Auto to get going!
Learn more about Android Auto and compatible cars at http://android.com/auto
For support: http://support.google.com/androidauto
Get help from our community: https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!forum/android-auto

Ratings and reviews

Absolute Garbage app. Apple carplay is much more superior than this pos. it hooks up when it wants too or says it's connected but nothing work in the car. never had issues in years of using carplay in this car. Android auto has been a problem from the first day it was hooked up. don't get me wrong when it works it's ok and does as it should but only if you can get a connection. plugged in or wireless same problem.

Works pretty reliably. Biggest use of course is maps. However the two gripes I have are 1) I can't choose to route music audio to a Bluetooth bone induction headset. This would be so I can listen to tunes when my partner with sensitive hearing is in the car and 2) It would be nice if I could use Alexa. My car has Alexa built in, but only with a cell service connection because it can't use my phone over Android Auto.

I have two major complaints. #1. It disconnects and reconnects randomly when connected by Wi-Fi, but also when using USB, but more frequently by Wi-Fi. And it seems to disconnect at just when you need it to look at a map. #2. It likes to issue a play command to any media player that is on your phone. I'm not one who wants my media to play as soon as the phone connects to the vehicle. I'll tell it when I want it to play.