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

Until the most recent update, the one that added the split screen ability, the only issue was the need to connect with a Samsung cable for a Samsung phone. Now, maps don't connect from the app unless I set the map direction up before plugging into the car. Also, text messages pop up for a short notice, but close to a small number at the bottom of the screen at the right side, furthest away from the driver. Difficult to get to fast or easy while driving.

Absolutely despise the new UI. The real estate is inefficiently utilized and it's much more tedious to navigate. It was way better when the music bar was at the bottom instead of unnecessarily occupying 1/4 or 1/2 of the screen. The app dock at the bottom has no justifiable use case. Also not a fan of the clock being moved to a less noticeable location. I wish we could customize the layout of the UI, because this is just bad. At the very least, add another toggle to use the old layout.

It doesn't look like there are many helpful responses here from the developer, but I thought I'd post regardless, hoping someone found a resolution. I like the interface, but the pandora keeps cutting out, and then maps would keep cutting in even though I didn't have any destination set. If it would consistently work as it should, I would give it a 5 star. I really like this app so I hope they can resolve it. Update: I cleared the cache. Straightened things out for 20 minutes. Time to disable.

What's new

• Improved Do Not Disturb functionality.
• Dark mode on car UI is now independent from the phone.
•Bug fixes and other Improvements.
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