Android CarPlay Alternatives: "Android Auto"
Google goes with Android Auto in direct competition to Apple's "CarPlay".
- First of all, the use of the "Android car" was only possible if you have a motor vehicle and its Infotainment System Android Auto supported. In principle, all the cars are gone after 2015, the market offer, the conditions to support the System. Compatible to many manufacturers VW, Seat, Kia, Hyundai, Honda, Audi or Skoda. Only Toyota denied yet the introduction. The list of all compatible models are listed here. In the meantime, Google also allows the use of Android Auto without the connection to the vehicle, rather, the operation can be done now self-sufficient with the Smartphone.
- One of the advantages of Android Auto is that it works in all cars in the same way. In addition, the support for Android users it's easy, after all, the surface is on the Smartphone and in the car are almost identical.
- After the successful connection the Google according to approved Apps will be mirrored on your Display from the vehicle. The Smartphone and its basic functions you can use during the connection. The operation goes through Google Now or the touch of the cars ahead.
- The function is currently using the Navigation with Google Maps, telephony and music playback via e.g. Spotify.
- As "Android Auto" setting, we will show you in another article.
CarPlay Alternative: "Android Auto"
Android CarPlay Alternatives: "AutoMate"
In the case of "AutoMate" is an Android Launcher, the Smartphone-service in the car make it easier to.
- The great advantage of the "AutoMate": you need only your Smartphone, but there are no costly upgrades of the vehicle or the manufacture of a compatibility between the car and the Smartphone, because the entire operation is via the Smartphone Launcher, not via the vehicle Display.
- Only the basic functions in the car is needed, can be controlled by the Launcher, such as Navigation, notifications, or calls. For the time of use of the smartphone in the car the other functionality is not possible, so you are not distracted during the journey, all through your Smartphone.
- Nice large Icons, the operation increases the capacity considerably. In addition, the App offers numerous setting options. So, you can make various adjustments, such as certain Gestures to set or display the current speed on the Smartphone Display.
- Comparable Alternatives are "Ultimate Car Dock" or "Car Dashdroid".
CarPlay Alternative: "AutoMate"
Android CarPlay Alternative: "Car Mode for Galaxy"
A slightly different approach Samsung followed. The Smartphone manufacturer offers in its Galaxy models, to have a "Car Mode" to customize the use of the smartphone to the car and make it easier.
- The prerequisite is that your car stereo supports mirrorlink Standard.
- In cooperation with VW, Samsung also offers the so-called Car-Net e-Remote App for the Gear S2. With the Smartwatch, you can save after successful pairing, the vehicle is the Parking position or the air conditioning button.
- Similar to Android Auto you can control calls, music or the mobile phone navigation on the vehicle screen or the S-Voice voice control of the smartphone.
- A similar mode also HTC with their "HTC Car" in.
Whether more of Apple's "CarPlay" or Google's "Android Auto" for your purposes are, you will learn in this practical tip.
