Android Auto: Smart Driving Companion
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- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.ACTIVITY_EMBEDDING
- android.permission.ADD_ALWAYS_UNLOCKED_DISPLAY
- android.permission.ADD_TRUSTED_DISPLAY
- android.permission.ASSOCIATE_COMPANION_DEVICES
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH See more
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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
User reviews
- Great interface that is user-friendly and easy to navigate.
- Useful integration with Google Assistant for hands-free calls and messaging.
- Improved experience with calls and media when connected via cable rather than Bluetooth.
- Convenient to access multiple apps (navigation, music) on the car screen.
- Functionality works well for most users when connectivity issues are not present.
- Frequent connection and disconnection issues.
- Audio interruptions and drops during use.
- Problems with voice commands not being recognized or failing to execute properly.
- Inconsistent performance across different devices and vehicles.
- Lack of adequate customer support or troubleshooting assistance.
- Connection issues that require frequent restarts of the phone or cable changes.
- Audio cutting out during calls or when receiving messages.
- Voice command functionality often not recognized or limited effectiveness.
- Overall functionality is great when it works, but can be very frustrating when it does not.