Car Widget

Car widget make easier and quicker access to phone features in the car.
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Car Widget - Quick Access to Phone Features

"Car Widget" is an Android app that enhances accessibility to phone features while driving. It provides customizable widgets for quick access to apps, contacts, navigation, and more. With the ability to automate settings when you enter your car and an array of shortcuts, it prioritizes safety and convenience. Users can benefit from the free version or upgrade to Pro for advanced features like Bluetooth control and screen management. Always ensure safety while using the app on the road.
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App stats

Users: 418,492
92
Rating: 3.98
(2,230)
0.02
Version: 3.2.0 (Last updated: 2024-07-25)
Creation date: 2011-04-14
Permissions
Contacts: read your contacts
Phone: directly call phone numbers, read phone status and identity
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • access Bluetooth settings
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • change your audio settings
  • draw over other apps
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings

Ranking

# 96,382 ▼ 108

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App summary

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"Car Widget" makes easier and quicker access to phone features when you're in the car.
With the widget you can assign one or more screens on your home launcher to be dedicated for usage inside the car.

Unlike Car Home applications, you still will have access to all other screens of your home launcher.

To access widget settings use application shortcut.

HOW TO USE
On any home screen press "menu", then "add", select "widgets" and choose "Car Widget" from the list of available widgets.
You might need to restart the device in order to widget to appear in the list.

Main features:
* 4x4 widget
* 4,6 or 8 big shortcuts per widget
* 5 Skins
* Customization options: background color, opacity, font size and color, icons tint
* Replacement for "Car Dock" / "Car Home" applications.
* Custom icons and titles for shortcuts
* Icon pack support

Available shortcuts (can be expanded by installed applications):
* Applications
* Bookmark
* Contact
* Direct dial/ message
* Directions & Navigation (Using Google Maps)
* Gmail label
* Music playlist
* Settings
* Built-In Shortcuts - (InCar switch, Play/Pause, Next, Previous - Experimental)

Free version includes Trial of the features available in the Car Widget Pro.

Car Widget Pro features:
Automation for your car. Detects when you inside the car and adjusts settings of your phone.

Trigger (possible to combine all of the options):
* Power cable connected
* Headphones connected
* Bluetooth device connected
* Activity recognition

Actions:
* Turn on Bluetooth
* Disable screen timeout
* Adjust screen brightness
* Adjust volume level of media
* Switch off Wi-Fi
* Route call to speaker
* Auto answer (Experimental)
* Autorun App
* Shortcuts in notification bar (Android 4.0)

Limitations:
- It's not possible to unlock the screen from widget
- It's not possible to switch to the specific screen from widget
- Not possible to switch GPS

Permissions:
CALL_PHONE (Directly call phone numbers)- used for direct call shortcut
WAKE_LOCK (Prevent phone from sleeping) - used to disable screen timeout
WRITE_SETTINGS (Modify system settings)- used to adjust brightness settings
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE and CHANGE_WIFI_STATE - connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
BLUETOOTH and BLUETOOTH_ADMIN - required in order to switch Bluetooth state
(Modify or delete the contents of your USB storage) - Backup/Restore functionality

Tips:
* On some devices you have option "Stay awake" (Under Settings -> Applications -> Development), you can enable it if your want to prevent phone from sleeping.

* Landscape mode: Not all launchers allow to use phone in landscape mode, just replace yours with alternative one that supports it (like LauncherPro or ADW).

You can find Car Widget Pro also in androidpit.com market.
(This marketplace has an option for PayPal)

IMPORTANT
Please exercise caution when using this application and do not manipulate your device while driving. Always pay attention to the road.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Does what it needs to do when it is functioning properly.
  • Simple and easy to use.
  • Unique car mode settings that don't replace the preferred app launcher.
Cons
  • Limited customization options (e.g., inability to add popular apps like Waze or podcast players).
  • Issues with widget functionality and adding shortcuts.
  • Settings reset after phone restarts.
Most mentioned
  • Cannot add widgets or customize shortcuts.
  • App seems to not function as promised, especially with Bluetooth activation.
  • Limited application list for shortcuts.
User reviews
Does what I want it to when I want it to
by K. Colley, 2024-10-04
You have to pay to use the app. Download is free and there is a 30 day free trial period. After that, you have to pay to use the app.
by Lord Puddles, 2023-02-11
Great app, makes it easy to use in the car without staring at the screen. Only flaw is that you can't swap out apps easily e.g. if you switch music apps you have to delete the shortcut and re-customize it.
by Lyosha Blinnikov, 2023-01-17
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