Thanks for signing up!
Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.
Everything you need to know about Android Auto
To go along with the car's software, you have to be using an Android phone that's running Lollipop 5.0 software or newer. The device must also have the Android Auto app downloaded from the Google Play store.
Just keep in mind, there are a few phones that Android Auto might not work with.
Turn by turn directions through Android Auto's Google Maps application is a lot easier to use than even navigation systems that come with some of the most luxurious cars on the market today.
Points of interests are easy to find, real-time traffic is calculated, and directions are clear.
Android Auto is third-party app friendly.
Though not everything's there, there's a decent and ever-growing selection of apps to choose from that'll work through your car.
For a current, full list of Android Auto-capable apps, check here.
Almost all actions on Android Auto can be done through voice commands.
Unlike with many other car-based voice command systems, Android Auto verbal commands actually make things happen. Basically, you don't find yourself repeating words over and over again unsuccessfully.
When the car is stationary, a touch-keyboard can be used for typing out words in some of the Android Auto apps.
When you're phone is plugged in and Android Auto mode is engaged, you're locked out of your actual handheld device.
Though that's not necessarily a bad thing, since you really shouldn't be handling your phone from the driver's seat of a car.
Google hasn't released an official number of how many cars are equipped with Android Auto, but it does have a rather substantial list on its site.
If you're in the market for a new car and you want to make sure you're getting one with Android Auto, check here.
Advertisement