Android Auto brings apps to your car display so you can focus while you drive. You can control features like navigation, maps, calls, text messages, and music. To get more information about your car’s compatibility with Android Auto on your car display, contact your vehicle
manufacturer. Important: Android Auto isn't available on devices that run Android (Go edition). Android Auto on your car display (with a USB cable)What you need
Android Auto on your car display (wireless)
- A compatible Android phone with an active data plan, 5 GHz Wi-Fi support, and the latest version of the Android Auto app. Wireless projection is compatible with these Android versions:
- Any phone with Android 11.0
- A Google or Samsung phone with Android 10.0
- A Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Note 8, with Android 9.0
- A compatible car or stereo. Find out if your car or stereo is compatible with Android Auto .
Tips:
- To find out if your phone has 5 GHz Wi-Fi support, contact your manufacturer.
- In the EU, to use 5 GHz Wi-Fi in the car, your smartphone must comply with additional regulatory requirements. On Google smartphones, Pixel 3 and newer models comply with this requirement.
- To find out if your specific car model is compatible with wireless Android Auto, contact your car manufacturer.
Where to use
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- France
- Germany
- Guatemala
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan (wireless not supported)
- 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
Most features won't work if you use Android Auto outside these countries.
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Connect your phone to your car display – your Android apps show up onscreen, just like that. Tap to get driving directions or talk to send a text. Even call your mum, hands-free. Android Auto is made to help you focus on the road. And have fun along the way. Just plug in and go.Connect your phone. Now hit the road.
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The Google Assistant
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Navigate
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Communicate
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Entertain
Get help from your Google Assistant.
With the Google Assistant on Android Auto, keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. Use your voice to get help with your day. You can find routes, play your favourite songs and even check the weather. Just say "Hey Google" to get started.
Navigation tools to find a better route.
Get real-time alerts with Google Maps, Waze and more of your favourite mapping apps. Even ask Google Assistant to find petrol along the way, check EV charging availability or book a parking reservation for when you arrive. You can see it all on your car’s dashboard display, helping you know more about what’s nearby. Just say where to. And then go.
More navigation apps
Call and chat features to stay connected.
Your Google Assistant can read your messages out loud. And you can write back by talking. From making calls to using chat apps with just your voice, Android Auto makes driving less distracting.
More communication apps
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 audio book. Or blast that one song for the hundredth time.
Find all your media apps
Stay on top of your day.
See everything on widescreen.
Use the navigation bar for more control.
Respond to messages when it’s safe.
Get started.
Step 1
Check your car.
Make sure that your car or stereo is compatible with Android Auto.
Check compatibility
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 – so you don’t need the app to get started.
Download Android Auto
Step 3
Connect and go.
Connect your phone to your car with a USB cable and see Android Auto on your dashboard display. Some phones can connect wirelessly.2
- 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 an aftermarket car stereo from JVC, Kenwood or Pioneer.
The Android Auto app 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 you’re on the road. Download it here.
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 car’s 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 back here and/or enquire with your preferred automotive and phone manufacturer.