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.
• Get the Google Assistant to check your calendar for you so that 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 customised 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 favourite media apps including Spotify, BBC iPlayer Radio, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, TuneIn: FIFA Radio, Music, Sports & Podcasts, TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming, myTuner Radio App: FM Radio + Internet Radio Tuner 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.
Find out 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

When it works, Android Auto is excellent. I love having the map up on my screen and being able to control spotify and audible seamlessly on screen. It does randomly lose connection with my car for brief periods in certain areas of my commute, however, and also will completely refuse to connect to my vehicle for days at a time. If these issues could be fixed, it would easily be one of my favorite apps.

For the most part, it works well; however, there are times when the connection goes in and out quickly. It's annoying when trying to listen to music. Also, the popup window says connection issue, bring device closer to vehicle. I don't know how much closer I could get it when it's sitting in the cup holder. (Edit) Android Auto will not connect today. I disconnected the phone and reconnected with no result. Only connects Bluetooth.

I can no longer access any of the features while using android auto. I can't search on maps or even use my favorite places stored on maps. I can't access music controls without having to touch my phone. Ga is a hands free state and it gets frustrating when you can no longer access the features that suppose to be on the radio when you have to constantly touch your phone, that's why I bought the radio. Google assistant is OK, but rarely understand what you're saying

What's new

• Improved Do Not Disturb functionality.
• Dark mode on car UI is now independent from the phone.
•Bug fixes and other Improvements.
• We want to hear from you! Join the conversation in our community https://g.co/androidautocommunity