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.
Android Auto is the official app from Google you can take your vehicle to the next level with, transforming it into a futuristic car from a science fiction movie.
Well actually it won't transform your car, but Android Auto can completely integrate your Android device with your vehicle, and let you control everything you need to have at hand: navigation, reminders, address book, and sound control.
This technology is supported by main car brands in the market. There are about thirty different brands that already let you enjoy the benefits of Android Auto.
Android Auto is a pretty useful application. It doesn't transform your car into a futuristic vehicle, but it's a pretty cool copilot.
The Android Auto system works by connecting a phone to a compatible car, giving drivers a way to interact with their phone’s apps using the car screen and voice actions. It provides a simple way to navigate, listen to media and messages, and more.
This section provides design guidance for creating apps that run on Android phones and work in Android Auto–compatible vehicles.
