Android Auto is your intelligent driving companion that works in tandem with the Google Assistant to keep you focused, connected, and entertained while you're on the road. While you're driving, it should be much simpler for you to utilize the apps on your phone that you enjoy the most thanks to Android Auto. The UI has been streamlined, the buttons have been made larger, and there are advanced voice controls.
Just say "Ok Google" to...
- Utilizing Google Maps or Waze, which both have real-time GPS navigation and traffic alerts, plot a course to your next location.
- Receive real-time information on your route, estimated time of arrival, and any potential risks.
- Ask Google Assistant to check your calendar for you so that you are aware of where you need to go at any given time.
- You may check the previous night's score, get reminders, and get the latest news updates.
- Setting a personalized "do not disturb" message on your phone while driving can help you avoid becoming distracted.
- You may use Google Assistant to make calls, and you can simply tap the screen to answer incoming calls.
- You may use Google Assistant to access your contacts folder as well as send and receive messages using a variety of messaging apps such as SMS, Hangouts, WhatsApp, Skype, Telegram, WeChat, Kik, Google Allo, and many more.
Manage your infotainment system like never before. You can listen to music using a variety of different media apps, such as Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, TIDAL - High Fidelity Music Streaming, Napster Music, and Deezer. Support has also been added for a plethora of other music, radio, news, sports news, audiobook, and podcast apps.
The number of applications that are compatible is always increasing! Visit http://g.co/androidauto for a complete listing of the apps that are compatible with your device.
To make use of Android Auto, you will need a phone that runs Android 6.0 or a later version as well as a data connection that is active.
Android Auto is now compatible with over 400 different automobile models. Check the owner's manual for your vehicle or get in touch with the manufacturer to learn how to activate the display and whether or not it is compatible with the system. After it has been enabled, all you need is a USB cable of good quality to connect your phone to your vehicle, and then you can begin using Android Auto.
WHAT'S NEW?
AUTO & VEHICLES
- Improved Do Not Disturb functionality.
- Dark mode on car UI is now independent of the phone.
- Bug fixes and other Improvements.
