Android Auto

What Android Auto Does

Android Auto connects an Android phone with a compatible car display, bringing selected driving-focused tools to the dashboard. It is suited to drivers who want navigation, communication and media controls in one interface without handling their phone while on the road. The app is published by Google LLC and belongs to the Auto & Vehicles category.

Navigation and Communication

The app supports turn-by-turn guidance through services such as Google Maps and Waze, including traffic information and route changes. Drivers can also use voice commands to make calls, hear incoming messages and reply through supported messaging apps. Google Assistant handles many of these requests, which keeps common tasks available with less need to look away from the road.

Music and In-Car Controls

Android Auto brings compatible music, podcast and audiobook services into a simplified dashboard layout. Large controls and a limited set of visible information make it easier to start playback, change content or continue listening during a journey. The experience is designed for compatible vehicles and phones rather than as a general-purpose replacement for the full mobile apps.

At a Glance

• Developer: Google LLC
• Package: com.google.android.projection.gearhead
• Rating: 4.1 from more than 5.8 million reviews
• Installs: 10,000,000,000+

Its usefulness depends on compatibility between the phone, vehicle display and the apps being used. When that support is available, Android Auto provides a focused way to access directions, calls, messages and entertainment from the car’s interface.