Android Auto

What Android Auto does

Android Auto connects an Android phone with a compatible car display, putting driving-focused versions of navigation, communication and media apps on the dashboard. It suits drivers who want directions, calls, messages and audio controls available without handling a phone while on the road.

Useful in the car

• Navigation: Use Google Maps or Waze for directions, traffic information and route changes.
• Communication: Send and receive messages, including through supported services such as WhatsApp and Telegram, with voice commands.
• Media: Control supported music, podcast and audiobook apps from a simplified car interface.
• Voice assistance: Google Assistant can handle requests while the driver keeps attention on driving.

Who should consider it

This is mainly for Android users with a vehicle or head unit that supports Android Auto. It is most useful for regular drivers who already rely on Google Maps, Waze, streaming audio or messaging services and want those tools presented in a larger, less distracting interface. Compatibility with the car, phone and individual apps still determines which functions are available.

Rating in context

Android Auto is published by Google LLC and sits in the Auto & Vehicles category. Its 4.12 rating comes from about 5.8 million reviews, alongside an install figure of 10,000,000,000+. That combination gives the score meaningful scale: it is not a high rating based on a small group of users. The large review volume also suggests that the experience is shaped by a wide range of phones, cars, connection methods and app combinations.