Android Auto: Google's System for on-the-go
- With Android Auto you can use the most important functions of your Android Smartphone while driving on the screen of your car. For this you need an Android Smartphone with the Android Version 5.0 or higher.
- The Android Smartphone is connected via Bluetooth or cable with the car. The phone screen switches off, a simplified user interface appears on the Display of the car Radio. Thus, it can no longer be used and must during the trip to the cell phone.
- 35 car manufacturers want to equip 2015 models with Android Auto. These include VW, Audi, Ford, Opel, Chevrolet, Kia and Renault belong.
Google Maps on Android Auto
Features of Android Auto
- Android Auto is mainly on the Smartphone. The Display of the car Radio is only used as a Monitor. The car Radio has a Touch screen and a GPS function, it is also used. Android Auto can, however, also with cheaper car radio without Touch screen.
- Among other things, you can voice with Android Auto Apps, Google Maps, Spotify, Skype, Threema, as well as the Google assistant Google Now. The operation on the car Display is greatly simplified and at the travel limits. Many functions, especially more complex, are possible only at standstill. Thus, Android Auto provides sufficient security.
- Volkswagen wants to build Android Auto in all its models. From the small VW Up up to the Phaeton luxury saloon, to Android the car available anywhere. Many manufacturers will ask for a certain fee.
Apple has brought its counterpart "CarPlay" at a much earlier stage on the market. In the following practical tip we will show you what you will about the functions of CarPlay need to know.
