Android Auto
Experience the best features of your Android device when driving with Android Auto. Just tap your car display or get hands-free help with your Google Assistant. So you can focus on the road.
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Meet Android Auto.

It's the best of your phone.

On your car display.

Connect your phone. Now hit the road.

Connect your phone to your car display â your Android apps appear on-screen, just like that. Tap to get driving directions or talk to send a text. Even call your mom, hands-free. Android Auto is made to help you focus on the road. And have fun along the way. Just connect and go.

Check compatibility

Get help from Google Assistant.

With Google Assistant on Android Auto, keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Use your voice to get help finding routes and playing your favourite songs. You can even ask for the latest news or check the weather.

Navigation tools to find a better route.

With Google Maps, Waze or another map on your car's display, you can quickly see what's nearby and navigate there. You'll also get real-time alerts to help you avoid traffic. Even ask Google Assistant to find gas along the way, or quickly share your ETA with just a tap. Just say where to. And then go.

Call and chat features to stay connected.

Google Assistant can read your messages out loud. And you can write back with just your voice, or select a Smart Reply with just one tap. From making calls to using chat apps, Android Auto makes driving less distracting.

Entertainment so you can enjoy the ride.

Take your media on the road. And control it all with your voice. Pause your road-trip playlist and pick up where you left off. Just talk to start a new audiobook. Blast that one song for the hundredth time.

Connect your phone to your car for a better drive.

From highway to city streets and everything in between, Android Auto lets you do more while driving. That means a seamless connected experience. All powered by Android.

Unlock your car with your phone.

Unlock your car with your phone.

With digital car key, selected phones can now unlock, lock and start compatible cars. And with Fast Pair, all it takes is one tap for your phone to pair with and remember your new car.

See more with split-screen functionality.

See more with split-screen functionality.

Get the big picture on any screen. Android Auto now scales perfectly to all displays, so whether your screen is wide or portrait, you can get more information as you drive.

Get more done with Google Assistant.

Get more done with Google Assistant.

Google Assistant suggestions now remind you to return a missed call or share arrival times with a friend, and Smart Replies enhance your messaging experience. Reply with just a tap.

Keep up to date on the road.

How to use Android Auto.

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Step 1

Check your car.

Make sure that your car or aftermarket stereo is compatible with Android Auto.

Check compatibility

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Step 2

Check your phone.

If you have Android 9 or below, get the Android Auto app on your phone. With Android 10, Android Auto is built in â so you donât need the app to get started.

Download Android Auto

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Step 3

Connect and go.

Connect your phone to your car with a USB cable and see Android Auto on your car display. Some phones and cars can connect wirelessly â check this compatible phone list, and check with your car manufacturer to see if your car has this capability.

Get more answers.

Have more questions? Get the answers that you need and hit the road with Android Auto.

An Android phone running Android 8.0 and up with a data plan.

A car or stereo that's compatible with Android Auto.

A high-quality USB cable.

For wireless connection: A compatible phone (see list) and a compatible car or a supported aftermarket car stereo from JVC, Kenwood or Pioneer. Check with the manufacturer to see if wireless is supported.

Android Auto makes it easy to access your favourite music, media and messaging apps in the car. Check out all the apps for Android Auto.

Android Auto is currently available in the following countries:

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Bolivia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Costa Rica

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

France

Germany

Guatemala

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Mexico

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Panama

Paraguay

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Russia

Singapore

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

Turkey

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay

Venezuela

Google Assistant for Android Auto is available in the following countries:

Australia

Belgium

Canada (English)

Denmark

France

Germany

India (English)

Indonesia

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

South Korea

Sweden

Thailand

Turkey

United Kingdom

United States

Go to the Google Play Store, download the Android Auto app and run it any time that youâre on the road. Download it here. As a reminder, phones with Android 10 and above don't need the app to run Android Auto.

For most compatible cars or aftermarket stereos, simply plug in your phone using a USB cable. If your car display supports wireless connection, you must pair your phone with your carâs Bluetooth for setup. After setup, depending on your car, either the phone will automatically connect or the Android Auto app icon will appear on your car display.

An increasing number of makes and models of vehicles and phones support wireless connections to Android Auto. Availability is rapidly evolving and varies based on geography and trim level. Check here for phone compatibility, and enquire with the car manufacturer to check if your car supports this capability.