Android Auto vs MirrorLink

Struggling to choose between Android Auto and MirrorLink? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Android Auto is a Travel & Location solution with tags like navigation, driving, maps, voice-control.

It boasts features such as Voice control, Google Maps navigation, Media playback from apps, Messaging, Calling and pros including Hands-free use, Seamless Android integration, Voice recognition works well, Clean, simple interface.

On the other hand, MirrorLink is a Online Services product tagged with mirroring, automotive, navigation, music-streaming.

Its standout features include Allows smartphone apps to be accessed on in-vehicle infotainment systems, Provides navigation, music streaming, and other apps from the phone to the car display, Uses USB or Wi-Fi to connect compatible vehicles and mobile devices, Works with Android and iOS devices from participating automakers and phone manufacturers, and it shines with pros like Convenient access to phone apps on the car display, Safer than handling phone while driving, No need for built-in navigation on vehicle infotainment system.

Feature	Android Auto	MirrorLink
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Travel & Location	Online Services

Product Overview

Android Auto

Description: Android Auto is a smartphone projection software developed by Google to extend the Android platform into vehicles. It allows users to access music, messaging, navigation and other apps on an in-dash information and entertainment head unit.

MirrorLink

Description: MirrorLink is a software standard that enables drivers to access apps and content from a smartphone on an in-vehicle infotainment system screen. It connects compatible vehicles and mobile devices via USB or Wi-Fi for navigation, music streaming, and more.

Key Features Comparison

Android Auto Features

• Voice control
• Google Maps navigation
• Media playback from apps
• Messaging
• Calling

MirrorLink Features

• Allows smartphone apps to be accessed on in-vehicle infotainment systems
• Provides navigation, music streaming, and other apps from the phone to the car display
• Uses USB or Wi-Fi to connect compatible vehicles and mobile devices
• Works with Android and iOS devices from participating automakers and phone manufacturers

Pros & Cons Analysis

Android Auto

Pros

• Hands-free use
• Seamless Android integration
• Voice recognition works well
• Clean, simple interface

Cons

• Limited app support
• Setup can be tricky
• Requires compatible car/head unit
• Some features limited while driving

MirrorLink

Pros

• Convenient access to phone apps on the car display
• Safer than handling phone while driving
• No need for built-in navigation on vehicle infotainment system

Cons

• Limited app compatibility
• Not all automakers and phones support it
• Can drain phone battery quickly

Pricing Comparison

Android Auto

• Free

MirrorLink

• Free
• One-time Purchase