android auto

Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features of an Android device, such as a smartphone, on a car's dashboard information and entertainment head unit.
Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the system can mirror some apps on the vehicle's display. Supported apps include GPS mapping and navigation, music playback, SMS, telephone, and Web search. The system supports both touchscreen and button-controlled head units. Hands-free operation through voice commands is available and recommended to reduce driver distraction.
Android Auto is part of the Open Automotive Alliance, a joint effort of 28 automobile manufacturers, with Nvidia as tech supplier, available in 36 countries.

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  1. M

    Screen not returning to Apple CarPlay after reverse/360° camera

    Quick Q for any iPhone users here! I've seen a strange behavior/difference on how the infotainment system works depending on OS: Android Auto --> The car will automatically return to the Android Auto view after the reverse or the 360° camera is turned off Apple CarPlay --> The car will show...
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  2. Stuart Wright

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  3. K

    Smart watches/ Carplay Android auto/phone quest

    Perhaps someone who has experience of using a Smart watch tethered to their phone, and whether there are any issues when your phone is then connected to your car with a wireless dongle, thereby using Carplay/Android. Is there any interference with anything? I was considering a smart watch...
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  4. A

    At the end of my Tether with Tethering! (MG4/Samsung A12/Android auto)

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  5. Cabansail

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  6. T

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  7. D

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  8. subfiver

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  9. S

    Android Auto wireless Adapter for 69 plate

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  10. Walespete

    Zapmap routes won't display on Android Auto

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  11. A

    Stopping Android Auto bringing its screen up until it's chosen

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  12. Walespete

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  13. AmarShahi

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  14. nem

    Intermittent problems with Android Auto

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  15. Rolfe

    Odd bug with Android Auto in MG4

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  16. K

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  17. habylab

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  18. A

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  19. D

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  20. QLeo

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