Android Auto

Android Auto: Smartphone Projection Software

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.

What is Android Auto?

Android Auto is a mobile app developed by Google to mirror features and functionality from an Android device to a vehicle's in-dash information and entertainment head unit. It was announced in 2014 and first became available in 2015.

The purpose of Android Auto is to allow drivers to access key features and apps from their smartphone in a safer, more integrated manner while driving. By projecting the smartphone screen and apps onto the vehicle's touchscreen, Android Auto aims to minimize distractions for the driver.

Some of the key features and apps it supports include:

• Google Maps for navigation
• Google Play Music, Spotify, Pandora and other music apps
• Messaging apps like SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger etc for hands-free messaging by voice
• Incoming call displays and hands-free calling
• Third party apps customized for in-vehicle use

By connecting the Android smartphone to the car's infotainment system via USB cable, Android Auto brings the most useful apps to an interface that's easy to use while driving. It works with vehicles equipped with compatible in-dash head units and can be controlled through the touchscreen, rotary controller or voice commands for hands-free operation.

Android Auto Features

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