Android Auto

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Android Auto

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Basic data

developer Google LLC
Publishing year 2015
Current  version 5.2.501054
(March 19, 2020)
operating system Android 5.0 (or higher)
German speaking Yes
https://www.android.com/auto

Android car (in the proper spelling and android car ) is one of Google LLC developed system to functions of Android - smartphones with the infotainment system in motor vehicles to use. Android Auto competes with similar systems such as MirrorLink , Huawei HiCar for Android smartphones and Apple's CarPlay.

In order to have to develop for fewer Android versions, the Google Assistant app will in future replace the Android version for cars.

application

A car radio with Android Auto

Android Auto makes it possible to operate the smartphone via the vehicle system and, for example, enable navigation , sending and receiving messages and playing music in the car.

Current availability

Worldwide availability of Android Auto (as of April 2020)

Android Auto is available in 36 countries (as of April 2020): Argentina , Australia , Bolivia , Brazil , Chile , Costa Rica , Germany , Dominican Republic , Ecuador , France , Guatemala , India , Ireland , Italy , Japan , Canada , Colombia , Mexico , New Zealand , Austria , Panama , Paraguay , Peru , Philippines , Puerto Rico , Russia , Switzerland , Singapore , Spain , South Africa , South Korea , Taiwan (Province) , Uruguay , Venezuela , United States and United Kingdom .

Technical background

With Android Auto, the vehicle is used for the human-machine interface and the smartphone is used for the desired program logic. A car usually stays in the customer's possession longer than a mobile phone. Smartphones can be updated more easily. 35 automobile manufacturers want to use Android Auto .

Compatibility with Apple

The system is not compatible with Apple iOS , but according to Google's Andrew Brenner, parallel operation with Apple's CarPlay is not prevented by Android Auto.

Some cars support both CarPlay and Android Auto and MirrorLink. More and more manufacturers, including Audi and Daimler, prefer to use Android Auto for infotainment systems and do without MirrorLink.

Launch

Android Auto in use

Was introduced Android car at the Google I / O 2014. As the first car makers built Hyundai Android car in the production vehicle Sonata one. Android Auto is now available in over 500 car models.

Properties of the additionally installable apps

Third-party providers can program their own apps for Android Auto. The option of including an app produced by third-party providers in the system requires approval by Google Inc. - in order to minimize distractions from the system in traffic. Not every app may be activated while driving.

Wireless use

From version Android 8.0 Oreo and Android Auto 3.1. wireless operation via Wifi is possible.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b Android Auto: First vehicle with pre-installed Google OS - CHIP. In: chip.de. Retrieved July 8, 2015 .
  2. ↑ Carplay and Android Auto - smart mobile phone use in the car? | ADAC. Retrieved December 13, 2018 .
  3. ^ Stephen Hall: Android Auto car app experience is being killed in favor of Assistant in the car. Accessed May 10, 2019 .
  4. ↑ a b Android Auto. Retrieved September 24, 2018 .
  5. ↑ a b c Daniel AJ Sokolov: Android Auto: Here we go. In: heise online. May 31, 2015, accessed September 24, 2018 .
  6. ↑ Hans-Christian Dirscherl: Mirrorlink: Audi, BMW and Daimler are not interested. PC-WELT, March 9, 2016, accessed on March 31, 2016 .
  7. ↑ Jens Minor: Milestone: Android Auto is available in 500 car models - Apple is in the fast lane - GWB. In: googlewatchblog.de. September 13, 2018, accessed September 13, 2018 .
  8. ↑ Hans-Christian Dirscherl: Android Auto now also supports wireless connections . In: PC WORLD . ( pcwelt.de [accessed on May 18, 2018]).