Install Android Auto apps, that’s how it works
Android Auto is a special system for in-car use. The advantage of Android Auto is the possibility to use many different handy apps that help you navigate (safely) on the road.
What is Android Auto?
Android Auto is Google’s special operating system for your car. The system was announced by Google in 2014 and launched in 2015. We will not be able to officially use it in the Netherlands until May 2021. You can use Android Auto via the special Android Auto app, but also via the infotainment system in your car. If you go for the latter option, Android Auto will connect your smartphone to your car, so that you will see the Android Auto screen on your dashboard. There you will find all the options of the system, such as navigating with Google Maps or Waze, answering incoming messages and listening to music via Spotify, for example.
Where can you find apps for Android Auto?
There are now many apps for Android Auto to be found and they are all in the Play Store, so you can search and install them on your phone at your leisure from the comfort of your home. The next time you connect to Android Auto in your car, the app will also be in the App Launcher appear on your dashboard screen.
Are you looking for apps that make it easy to listen to your favorite music, watch media and send messages in the car? Click on the link below to view all apps that work with Android Auto in handy categories. To get started with Android Auto, you will first need to install the corresponding app on your phone. You can find that app here.
- App Launcher: Tap the App Launcher button to open the App Launcher.
- Multi-task widget: This widget allows you to manage active content while using another app.
- Notification Center: Tap the notification button to view your recent calls, messages, and notifications.
- Microphone: Tap the microphone to talk to Google.
Even more apps for Android Auto
We have already discussed a lot of Android Auto apps on Androidworld in the meantime. View here an overview of Android Auto apps that can come in handy while driving. Also check out these Android Auto apps that let you send hands-free messages and don’t forget the KINK app for Android Auto. In addition to Maps, there are also many other navigation apps for Android Auto available: Flitsmeister, TomTom AmiGO, TomTom GO Navigation, Gaia GPS and Sygic for Android Auto.
Do you use Android Auto in your car? Which apps do you all use? Let us know in the comments below this article.
