Android Auto

- June 23, 2017

Teen

Auto & Vehicles

( 52,249)

Description

Android Auto now works with any car! You can connect your phone to a compatible car display, or put your phone in a dock and use Android Auto directly from your phone screen. With a simplified interface, large buttons, and powerful voice actions, Android Auto is designed to make it easier to use apps from your phone while you’re on the road. Navigate with Google Maps, listen to playlists or podcasts from your favorite apps, send messages via voice, and more.

To use Android Auto, you’ll need a phone running Android 5.0 or higher (Lollipop, Marshmallow or Nougat) and an active data connection. You may also need to update some of your existing apps, such as Google Maps, Google Play Music, or Google Search.

To find out if your car display supports Android Auto and how to enable it, check your owner’s manual or contact your car’s manufacturer. Once enabled, connect your phone with a high quality USB cable to your car to launch Android Auto.
Learn more about Android Auto at http://www.android.com/auto/
Check out apps for Android Auto at http://g.co/androidauto

For support and known issues: https://support.google.com/androidauto/

Reviews

3.8

52,249 total

5 21,130

4 15,775

3 6,640

2 3,166

1 5,538

It's decent. Would appreciate if I could access all my music via play music and not just play lists. Also lately with the latest updated version of play music I get an error via my car dash that I am unable to access my music. However on the phone the android auto play music works. Also if I downgrade play music to stock it works fine on the car dash again. Google assistant works perfectly on the car.

Chaim S

I really, really want to give this 5. The phone-only interface is a stroke of genius and really helps out those of us who don't have a late-model car. Simple-touch access makes it safe to use audio/phone functions along with nav, and it's something everyone should try! But... Hangouts Dialer is not available for calls, Waze isn't available for nav, and part of the audio interface is just TOO simplified. I definitely recommend, but it could use improvement.

Bob Czeizinger

I use this with my Synch 3. The navigation is much easier to use and more accurate. I'd give the navigation and text messaging 5 stars. But I HATE the way it completely takes over my Synch screen. I can't see the outside temperature, what satellite station I'm on or any of the Synch 3 controls. Google needs to change their App so the users still have access to Synch 3 controls and information.

Ander Du Bosq

Great app to keep drivers eyes on the road, WHERE THEY BELONG. I like the simplicity. Only used it for a short period of time but pretty good for now. Navigation works, calls work, texts work and that is all I need. I like the "OK Google" feature but it doesn't always work and I don't know why. I don't use my phone while driving so I don't try to figure it out. I would say it works 90% of the time. Only complaint.

Joseph S

Still has a long way to go. The UI is mild infuriating sometimes. I get the attempt to reduce people being distracted while driving, but there has to be a better way. I find myself being MORE DISTRACTED because of the overly complicated song selection. I would spend much less time distracted if I could quickly and accurately select a song. I have experienced plenty of freeze ups as well, with a Nexus 6P and 2017 Chevy Volt. Certainly shows a ton of promise, but still needs lots of work. Really wish they would allow non-google apps in the media section. Apple music would be killer. Also, Google, please keep in mind that the driver is not always the one controlling the screen. It is extremely annoying that my passenger is so limited in what they can actually do with such a powerful device and interface. Please keep working and make the product better!

James Ferguson

A great tool, but it has problems. Namely, it can be fussy during initialization when you first plug in the cable. Also, after making a phone call, Google Play Music will stop working until you restart the phone. Finally, if I have music and maps running and I get a phone call, the screen will freeze until I restart the vehicle (2017 Ford F-150 XL w/ Sync 3).

User reviews

June 23, 2017

Chaim S June 28, 2017

Bob Czeizinger June 24, 2017

Ander Du Bosq June 23, 2017

Joseph S June 22, 2017

James Ferguson June 27, 2017

Chris Borchert June 26, 2017

I've tried a lot of driving apps and although it's not without its hiccups, I've found that this one is the best (in my opinion, none have been as functional as simply using the default Siri voice assistant on iPhone). I love the home screen with a brief and non-distracting overview of my phone, and reasonably good Google assistant integration. However, too few apps are supported in the music tab (Apple music being a major drawback), and the requirement to confirm, quit, and restart the app all over again just to read a full Whatsapp conversation or find out what that other notification was that didn't pop up when I pull over often has me switching to radio for the remainder of the trip instead. Looking forward to seeing this driving app develop, increased third party app support (and/or easy switch to unsupported apps) and keeping my hopes up for expanded notifications support and general ease-of-use improvements.

Curtis Windham June 23, 2017

I have a Pixel XL and use this app with my car stereo Kenwood DDX9702s. I have used Maps a lot, Music through Google Music, Phone calls in coming and out going. I have sent text messages by voice command and the unit will play incoming to voice back. Also able to ask google weather and to find locations in the area. Love the app. Other than calling out when people pickup it starts playing music and I am not able to talk with them. This is one of the main reasons people use it. I have to disconnect and use Bluetooth direct to call out. At this time I am not able to use MAPS. So I guess it works with everything as long as I don't need to make a call. Google Please fix or give support.

James Hubbard June 27, 2017

Great for vehicles equipped with Android auto functionality. It works great with my wife's car but my truck doesn't have capability of Android auto which is a pain point. Also really hate how it prevents you from opening other applications when running. Most of the time my wife who is a passenger would like to access other apps and doing so requires shutting Android auto off. Another feature that would be nice is integration with Waze and not just Google maps.

shannon pigg June 27, 2017

I liked the album art gonna put off updating.Can't access my library through Google music and can't launch YouTube even if parked. Wireless would be awesome and don't lock the phone this is more distracting when you need to use your phone for other reasons such as My Radar or other contacts.Music searches are way to limited. Plus side I love having Google maps on my head unit this almost makes the other lockouts worth it...almost. Ohh I almost forgot Family Locater (Life 360) would be awesome. I have to unplug to see where my kids are even after the new update still freezes . Ok Google works sometimes and calls come in there voice is on the phone not the stereo

Google Inc. April 4, 2017

Hi Shannon. Thanks for your feedback. We’d like to understand better how we can improve the experience for you. Please tell us more in our user community: https://goo.gl/nsrw8W.

Rob Weisenbach June 24, 2017

This app is broke. The android auto app randomly opens when I'm outside my car, in work, in my house or in a store. Google play music will not open unless I turn off/on my Bluetooth. So annoying. The last update seemed to make matters worse. Please fix. You are annoying so many users of AA. One more complaint. Turning on my lights turns into night mode where I can barely see the screen. So now I only use lights when dark

June 26, 2017

It does what its supposed to, but its really buggy. It will bog down your phone like crazy and the safety features are annoying. I am not able to for example type in an adress at a stoplight, or have a passenger do these kind of things for me.

Juan Cruz Baudino June 23, 2017

Really nice app. An overall improvement for the driving experience. I'd add, tho, the possibility to type destination in the maps part and maybe the possibility to read notifications messages. For those of us that don't have Google assistant in our native language it turns out almost useless.

Jason Toliopoulos June 25, 2017

Crashes a lot on a 2017 civic. It's also very annoying how phone calls and song change requests steal focus from navigation. Its also even more annoying how you can't use your phone while Android auto is running, even if you're a passenger. The app is cool, but feels very unpolished.

Bill Downall June 27, 2017

Integration with Moto Mod Incipio Car Dock makes it so quick and easy to start driving and stop driving. I can _usually_ launch Waze with voice commands while AA is running, but would prefer Waze as a settings navigation option. Sometimes Waze under AA cannot find GPS, but Google Maps can, and Waze can if I quit AA.

Kyle Chester June 23, 2017

Generally works great. However, sometimes it doesn't, for example, maybe the voice command won't engage ("ok google"), or maybe a destination won't load a route. Though I am more convinced that these all are issues that deal directly with the phone rather than the app. Though I never change the settings, and it works only 85% of the time.

William Colvin June 27, 2017

Pretty good, I wish when you wanted to disconnect it was easier to disconnect. A lot of times speaker integration sucks and recognizing Google commands for OK Google can be difficult. Overall it is definitely worth having and I am anticipating a growing ability with the app as more and more people begin to use it.

Roman Abreu June 27, 2017

The app is miles better than most (if not all) factory units included with almost every car. The app is minimalistic and that's good for a car UI but sometimes too restrictive to the point it won't allow a passenger to navigate the Music app to choose music. Additionally it seems that lately more bugs are being introduced instead of fixed, hopefully it doesn't become a trend.

Alexander Lane June 25, 2017

Ubeliveably useful. So simple at the same time. Music, phone calls, nav. Simple interface and voice controls. Couldn't ask for a better car app. You can respond to texts through voice, with Google Assistants flawleds integration. My car doesn't interface directly with Android Auto, but the blutooth connection is a perfect substitute. Google's across-the-board integration is really something to behold.

Daniel Tipp June 26, 2017

Needs more work done freezes every now and then it will cut out the volume for music but If I use the mic. you can hear the music in the background. I would like these problems fixed so I can properly use the app without creating more of a distraction.

Google Inc. June 26, 2017

Hi Daniel. Thanks for your feedback. We’d like to understand the issue better and help troubleshooting. When you have a moment, visit our user community https://goo.gl/uJYCRt and tell us more. You can also check out Android Auto FAQ here: https://goo.gl/viJZW4.

Lou Weisenbacher June 27, 2017

Android Auto will be 5 stars when you use Waze with it. Also, I really don't like that you cannot scroll through your list of contacts or songs, etc. as they are locked out for safety. This may be a function of how it work with the system in a Mercedes-Benz and you use a central controller for your interaction. Makes looking for songs really tough. I use Google Now to make calls which works fine.

June 24, 2017

This is a game changer in terms of in-car integration with phone. It has a lot of potential, but AA is not without issues... It still feels incomplete, and also has a few bugs. In order for the Bluetooth integration to work properly sometimes I have to unplug the phone and plug it back in again, otherwise I can't make and receive calls. This happens whenever the car is turned off and back on, in my 2017 Audi. Voice search in Spotify is also broken. Please fix these issues (especially the Bluetooth bug) and I will give this app 5 stars.

Cai Chen June 26, 2017

This is a fantastic and simplistic app for the car. there is the occasional occasional glitch where doing a voice command for directions will the maps app but not input any directions requiring voicing the destination again. EDIT-I do not like how new updates for Google Play Music seem to be poorly compatible with Android auto. When Android auto starts and I request music nothing will happen. A message pops up saying that Google play music doesn't work. The fix for this is to revert Google play music back to the earliest version.

Beau White June 27, 2017

Best in car infotainment I've seen yet. Just a few drawbacks: appearance on head unit could use more vibrant, bolder colors. Navigation voice over USB seems muddled compared to voice over Bluetooth. Needs more freedom to browse contacts and songs.

Andrew Wooldridge June 27, 2017

The ability to hear and respond to text messages is fantastic. Accessing my favourite locations in Maps should be easier. Would also like Skype and/or calendar integration so conference calls can be made easier.

Felipe Castillo June 21, 2017

The app is ok, but it still has quite a few bugs, like navigation doesn't always start unless you're inside maps itself. It can read messages now, which is very useful. When replying or starting a message, even though my phone is configured to voice-type in multiple languages, this app only understands English. I'm not talking about commands, just typing

Matt June 24, 2017

I use android auto daily. It works pretty flawlessly and the Google maps is typically more accurate than most navigation systems automotive manufacturers use in their vehicles these days. Only thing I wish for would be all this functionality via Bluetooth rather than having to plug in.

June 28, 2017

I really like this app and it is great to use. My issue is that on occasions, probably about 10% of the time, the maps fail to load and I am stranded without navigation. About 50% of the time the music doesn't work. There are still issues for Google to work out but as a heavy daily user of the android auto I think it is great when it works properly.

Mike Zunker June 25, 2017

First, Google maps is way better than Apple maps or HD radio navi solutions from auto manufacturers. Second, it's great for rental cars because within second this car can sync up with your phone and all your preferences.

Paul Lindley June 28, 2017

Since the latest upgrade, I have lost the ability to use 'Ok Google', prior to the upgrade it worked very well also prior to and including the current version Google Play music cannot find the music on my phone unless I touch the phone and manually search for the tracks. Also when you touch the phone icon it would be more convenient to have the call history list on the screen rather than my contacts in alphabetical order. I am sure the wrinkles will be ironed soon.

Matt Reichert June 22, 2017

Good app, but after updating to android 7 on phone, s6 edge plus, when using maps I have a message that says searching for gps. This only happens if power saving mode is turned on under battery settings. If that is turned off and I use maps with android auto in my car, maps has a gps signal. This worked fine in the same car and phone before the android 7 update. A fix would be great.

June 28, 2017

Great app. It's makes my trips safer, but some faction need more to connect to other apps like;movies, games,more it be better. But over all is great to have musty I do lyft.

Abhishek Bansal June 23, 2017

The calling is very buggy. Sometimes phonecalls can be heard over Bluetooth (Car speakers) sometimes over earpiece and sometimes over phone speaker. It switches automatically and since the caller screen only shows on the car touchscreen (not on the phone too), you can't even switch the sources like you could in a normal car. And the phone book could really use T9. Also, when we use "Okay Google" to call someone, let us preset defaults as to which number we want to call - mobile or home. No one likes to hear Google give options every time you wanna call someone.

Neeraj Arora June 27, 2017

The App is not able to sync the calling features sometimes. Asks to connect phone via bluetooth even when the phone is already connected. Also i dont like the complete take over of my phone as there are other apps that i would want to use while I have parked my car. There are at times when i dont want to use Android auto and only connect my phone for charging it up. Should have a popup and selector to enable or not Android auto when the phone is connected via USB.

Andrew Beck June 27, 2017

Generally great with some annoying behaviors. Voice recognition is good and text to speech messages works well. Podcast playback through Google music isn't great. Always plays episodes from the start rather than where you left off.

June 27, 2017

It's ok. The auto dimmer when using Google maps on screen needs on/off setting. Way better than Garmin maps. When alerted to text/ phone message the alert should stay up longer plus re-alert after 5 minutes.

Jacob Holmblad June 26, 2017

Great app, overall. However, some functions don't work. Like when I get a new message and I touch the "play" icon, it just goes to the voice prompt. And I wish here were more backgrounds to choose from.

Thomas Pangborn June 23, 2017

Android auto is awesome! I am able to navigate around when traveling hands free and still have access to Google via the 'OK Google' interface. Also works in cars that only have Bluetooth. Try it and enjoy.

Michael Thoreby June 27, 2017

AA has trouble on the cars head unit. Still lots of bugs with Google maps and Waze locking out everything AA complete when trying to navigate which is a real bummer when you need the navigation. Lots more refinement needed.

Eric Branch June 26, 2017

Does exactly what I need for it to do while I am driving. Removes temptation, shows relevant apps (I always have Maps and Google Play Music running) with big "buttons", and will read incoming messages and reply with voice to text. No access to Facebook, Youtube, etc. while driving, which is a good thing!

What's New

• Android Auto now works with any car! Use it directly on your phone screen

• Just say “Ok Google” to use voice commands, don’t need to touch the screen first

• Scroll through song lists more easily with the new letter jump feature

• Swipe to dismiss cards on the homepage screen

• We want to hear from you! Join the conversation in our community https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!forum/android-auto

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Updated

June 23, 2017

Installs

5,000,000 - 10,000,000

Requires Android

5.0 and up

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