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How to Set Up Android Auto

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  1. Install the Android Auto app

    On Android 10 and later, Android Auto is already built into the phone; on older versions, install the Android Auto app from the Play Store first.

  2. Connect your phone to the car with a cable

    Plug your phone into a USB port in a compatible car using a cable.

  3. Follow the on-screen setup

    Follow the prompts on your car's display to grant permissions and complete the initial setup.

  4. Control it with voice commands while driving

    While driving, use voice commands to handle navigation or music instead of touching your phone.

  5. Why is this useful?

    Instead of risking a dangerous moment handling your phone while driving, you can safely use navigation, music, and messages through the car's larger screen and voice commands.

Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone

Instead of handling your phone directly while driving, Android Auto lets you safely use navigation, music, and messages through the car's larger screen and voice commands.

Follow your local traffic laws either way

Even with a hands-free setup, rules about phone use while driving vary by country and region, so it's worth checking your local traffic laws and staying focused on the road above all else.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect wirelessly instead of using a cable?

If both your car and phone support wireless Android Auto, they'll connect automatically over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi without a cable.

Do all my apps show up on the car screen?

For safety while driving, only apps that are optimized to support Android Auto appear on the car display.