Nick, I am sending you a virtual hug. I have had my Honda Pilot for two years and no one could help me get the Android Auto to work in my vehicle. I watched your video and followed every step just as you showed it. Woohoo I can navigate, listen to music and audio books while all the while getting message notifications and phone calls. I am a happy camper because you took the time to figure it out and then share with us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
For once someone who speaks clearly and slowly enough for me to take notes. Absolutely one of the best explanations I have ever experienced. Thank you for a wonderful job.
I have a 2019 Jeep Compass and an Android Galaxy S6 phone and had no idea this was available for my vehicle........ The manufacturers instruction manual has a chapter on the UCONNECT whatever but it is useless in trying to understand. Your video is brilliant and I have passed it on to a friend who also has a Jeep Compass with no factory installed GPS..............Thanks again! You deserve a promotion..........
Yeah, the doc on most car nav systems is very sketchy at best! There are lots of hidden features that you hear about on RUclips and elsewhere on the web.
I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH MY ANDROID AUTO FOR WEEKS! I CANT BELIEVE IT- FINALLLY IT WORKS! I HAVE A SAMSUNGJ7 PHONE AND THE CHEVY DEALER SERVICE PERSON TOLD ME IT WAS MY PHONE AND THAT ANDROID AUTO WONT WORK ON IT ANY LONGER-----THANKS SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!
Also: On the "Charging Hack" - if you have a newish Samsung Phone, you can use Bixby Routines to set the USB port function. You can change it from "USB Tethering, Transfering Files, Transfer Images, Midi, and CHARGING PHONE ONLY" - That last option can be toggled on or off based on any number of conditions, that you set. Look for Bixby Routines and find a tutorial - For Other Makes, LG, Sony, One Plus,etc., You can use the app "Tasker" for these scripted custom uses. This is where Android Phone users get the power user abilities that Apple doesn't cater to with their tendency to "dumb down" the interface and the underlying OS control.
Hey, Carter, very helpful tutorial! I just purchased a new vehicle & salesman was helping me set up android auto. It wasn't working even after repeated attempts and uninstalling/reinstalling app. Turns out I only had a charging cable with me BUT several times during the tutorial you mention using a USB charging cable. I'm only commenting here in case others have the same issue as I did. I now have ONLY a USB data cable in my vehicle so it's all good!! Again, VERY helpful tutorial!
7:50 If you say "Navigate to" instead of "find" the GPS navigation will automatically start up for the most relevant search result, after a 5 second prompt ( like the prompt for delay ahead, or faster route).
Nicely done you! I can't tell you how much I appreciate not only the information you provided itself, but how well it was presented. I just finished watching a different video for Android Auto, and let me say that your video is head's above and hands down 100 times better the other one. You speak very well. The audio is not rushed and you are easily understood. Your use of singular vs. plural is accurate, and you provide descriptions and details the other video did not. People who don't speak well don't sound as intelligent as those who do which is very important regardless of what others may say. Individuals who speak well are more likely to be hired over someone who doesn't speak accurately or clearly. I found the information I needed as well as additional information that I'm sure will be useful once I pick up my new vehicle. Thank you for a job well done! Cheers!
Thank you so much for this video!! I have an aftermarket stereo that uses Android Auto. The Android Auto stopped working and I could not figure out why. When I plugged my phone into the stereo, the app wouldn't display on my stereo. I uninstalled the app from my phone and used your video step by step to reinstall the app. Now it works!
Hello Carter, I am an older lady trying to keep up with all the mod cons. I don't yet have a system like you have but looking at getting one not only for safety of using hands free but convenience of not having to pull over to make a call or receive a call as this can be hard to find a safe spot to do so as I don't touch my phone every when driving. For the time being I got a Bluetooth device that I can use for making calls and receiving calls using the stereo CD FM player that is in the car. I don't think this app will work with it but I am going to download it and give it a try. Thank you for this video it is the best I have seen. Oh I can use my spotify app that blew me away. As this was just a cheap device total of $30 AU for the phone holder and the Bluetooth device. Thank you kindly
Around 5:15 you get into some advice about Autolaunch and Use Bluetooth settings that only apply if you are running Android Auto directly on your phone screen (that's why the section name for the settings is Phone Screen Settings) so if you do NOT need to apply those settings.
I have been having trouble using AA in my car. There is some helpful info I will try next time I get to the car. (side note: your video is driving my google clock crazy!)
Nice...I put Lineage OS 14.1 on a Galaxy Tab 3, rooted it, installed mirror.apk and aa.apk and now can perfectly mirror my tablet to my head unit in my 2014 JGC with 2018 Uconnect UAQ. Works great. Wish it worked without root so that I could do it on my phone.
Well done for an easy and a great tutorial. Im new to android auto and if possible can i ask if all apps already on mobile will show on car screen or can i just choose what apps to connect ? Example i have whatsup or messenger on mobile but i dont want to be notified on car screen while driving. Is it possible? Thanks a lot.
Hey any compatible apps will display and you can also delete any app that you do not want to display in Android Auto. I bet there is a RUclips video to show you how to do that!
Yes. "Extend functions of your vehicle" - I can do the same with a simple BT connection and the Android Auto app running on my phone. I can use the steering wheel control and the onboard audio system and microphones. Why should I buy a Android Auto compatible infotainment system instead of simply using the Bluetooth connection?
Thank you for this video, very helpful. When I use google maps for navigation, I like to hear the directions but the voice is too low. How do I increase the volume of the voice on google maps? Thank you.
Thank you so very much for showing me how to download and install and to run Android Auto. I use waze to give me directions until someone said I can also use Google Maps. I like both. I will use the Android Auto from now on. Once again, thank you so very much. I Learn alot from this tutorial.
Clear and crisp voice ..detailed in points .. One more question does it work on chevy equinox LT 2014 ..it says windows software ..so how do i do it ..
This is a brilliant instructional setup guide for Android Auto. Clear concise instructions even for beginners. Thanks so much for posting this video...
On the Music, you didn't advise whether your Pandora app was playing local music of streaming. Streaming uses considerable data, so I am looking to play music from those stored on my phone
Thx. This was perfect enough for a 72 yr old female to get our new system up and running. Love the new Kenwood DNX997XR for our MB CLK 55 AMG. Yes we're old farts that still expect a car to respond when the pedal is pressed. This system brings it all together....
Glad we could help! A lot of our customers asked for a step-by-step tutorial to go over the setup and how to use it and it seems to help. Thanks for watching!
I am trying to talk my 78 year old mum through this process on the phone and i’m about to go bananas.. your video is useful to help me understand what they are seeing, thanks! :)
Android auto website shows compatible cars but for Chevy its around 2018 ans up vehicles that work. A 2015 Equinox would work with an aftermarket head unit that has Android Auto built in
Hi guy, very interesting. I have a basic acura rdx 2017. I want to install the Google apps, and I guess it is the same installation . I am going to try . It's there's something different I'll have to do. I'll appreciate your letting me know . Thank you.
Since this was posted, Android Auto has had a ground up redesign (Summer 2019) with a simpler, more logical, and LESS DISTRACTING - anything that reduces your distractions while driving is nothing less than life saving design, which sounds dramatic, and also has the benefit of being true. Touchscreens in general are large, bright interfaces full of interesting items, Unlike molded switches that you can feel for without looking, you must glance at a touch screen to use it, each and every time. They are also bright and reduce your view out the windshield at night. People with poor night vision have issues with slow reaction changes from bright to dark . Remember - All touchscreens can be switched off or greatly dimmed at night.
Great info and yes a nice molded button is always my favorite over touchscreens. I tend to drop by cluster brightness down to the lowest possible at night and it helps to see out the window especially when you have darker window tint like many tend to have here in Oklahoma! Thanks for the post!
This uses the data from your cell not the wifi from the vehicle. If you are referring to data there is no way to run Android auto with data unfortunately.
I can not for the life of me get android auto to go wire less I am on a motorcycle and the sun is killing my phone I unplug the phone from the usb and nothing I have read and utube everything just will not work I had it in my pocket one day and it just started work "What the Hell !
Great teaching video step by step. This is just what I was looking for. I have navigation on my Impala, but I would have to sign up with OnStar to access the navigation system. I really didn't want to subscribe for that service. Your video took care of my problem. Thank you and hope you have a very good 2020.
Thanks for an excellent video, very clear. however, my google maps/waze does not give me directions to my destination. please help. it shows how to get there on the first screen, that's all. it doesn't read/take me to my destination as far as taking the exit to my destination. Because? Please help. Thank you so much.
brilliant info.. thanks so much.. only thing i cant do is when i connect to my suzuki vitara s with android auto there is no google maps icon on my car screen.. all the other icons are their..
So cool I am in Norman. Just bought a jeep and I've never had a vehicle I've been able to do this with. Do you know if we are able to put gig jobs like spark doordash and uber eats through android auto ? I'd like to be able to use all of my apps that I need plus be able to still listen to music . I wanted to add RUclips also. I've noticed that my Google maps will not work with it though I don't know why I've got a brand new Phone it keeps telling me that I need to give permission but all the permissions are set properly my location is on so I don't know what the problem is
Not sure what car you have and if the process is the same but on the Chevy Silverado I did this AA demo on you simply hit the home button on the dash to take you back to the Chevrolet Mylink interface. From there hit the radio icon and tune to your selected station. Android Auto will still be on but you will be using your factory radio for music.Hope this helps.
Nice video.. good instructions. Do want to mention that your phone can do all these things without a Andoid Auto stereo. Just Bluetooth to any old radio And talk to the phone... Thru Bluetooth. For messages...I use an app called Drive mode.. it can read and reply to incoming messages. Just wanted to let people know most of these phone commands work without the car.. Just stick the phone in a mount and use it directly, if you don't have a car with Android auto or apple car play.
Hello, my car is new (Skoda Kodiak 2020), and doesn't have a USB. I am supposed to connect through a connector or wireless but nothing works for me. My phone is Samsung A50. The phone connected, but not the maps. Any idea? Thank you.
I had a problem where my android auto would connect fine a few times and then sit there trying to connect for ages. I noticed that the wifi on my phone was connecting and disconnecting every few seconds when it wouldn't connect so I cleared all the saved wifi connections on my phone and it has connected fine since then.
Very good instructions, thank you! But, what alternatives do I have to get driving directions? I purchased a new a 2018 Chevy Equinox in July 2017. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Lollipop 5.0.1. Also I have OnStar protection plan without a wifi data plan, but I still can get a strong connection with my Equinox wifi. When parked in my driveway in reach of my house wifi and connected to it, all works well as shown in your video. But out of reach of my home wifi and connected to my Equinox wifi, I get a google message after asking google to "find ..." that "I have an unstable connection." When I turn off the wifi and on mobile data, I get " You have a limited network connection and can only make telephone calls."
Hey thank you for watching the video. As for other alternatives other than your current Onstar wifi and current mobile carrier the only other thing I can think of is a handheld GPS system like a Garmin etc. It does not sound like you are doing anything wrong setup wise so no way to diagnose anything there. Out here in Okarche, Ok we have terrible phone service and at times the Onstar wifi is spotty. Maybe contact Onstar and see if they are having connection issues with other members in your area???
"Pretty simple guys" yet I am on day 3, my 6th video and countless web pages trying to get Android Auto figured out. Feel like an idiot. Or it is just the fact at 47 years old I have finally become "old" and now join the ranks of the "technologically challenged" lol. Day 1 spent in total frustration as I missed the fact the phone must be plugged into the cars USB to use Android Auto.
Can you make an updated video? Which versions where you running for google play and android auto? Cause as of May, 2018 they updated both versions and now I am having issues with my vehicles android auto. I have all the same things clicked on and highlighted. And my vehicle phone projection is set to "enable android auto" and it will not work now when I plug in the USB.
As far as I know, the main upgrade in Android Auto is the ability to now view your entire contact list while at a stop unlike the previous version it was only a simplified version of your phonebook. As far as the new google play update I was not aware of that. I will need to research the differences to see what changes in the steps I would need to touch upon for a new updated how-to video. In the meantime here is a link to Android Auto FAQ's and Troubleshooting: bit.ly/2I7Z4b
Carter Chevrolet yeah cause both have released updates. My phone is fairly new. Bought it may of 2017. An LG G6. Ive watched many videos and my car and phone are set up all the same ways as the video and its not showing anything or the android auto button on my screen in the car
Thanks for all the great info! Finally got mine up and running. I do have one question however, is there a way to turn off the "I'm driving right now" car mode? If I'm using my Android phone to text back and forth, it's a huge pain for that to be sent every time I'm texting back and forth.
Open Android Auto app on your phone without it being connected to your car, click the three-line menu on the top left and select Settings. Scroll down to Messaging - Auto Reply and change it there. Hope this helps! If not let me know. Thanks!
@@Carterchevroletok Thanks for getting back with me. I tried your suggestion and it was a no go. When I get to the place where you spoke of , it doesn't give me the option of no response. So I tried just deleting it, no go. It defaults back to "I'm driving..." so I left it with just a period. If it helps I have a Moto z3 and it has the Android 8.1.0 version and a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Overland. Thanks for helping!
@@Carterchevroletok Thanks for getting back with me. I tried your suggestion and it was a no go. When I get to the place where you spoke of , it doesn't give me the option of no response. So I tried just deleting it, no go. It defaults back to "I'm driving..." so I left it with just a period. If it helps I have a Moto z3 and it has the Android 8.1.0 version and a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Overland. Thanks for helping!
Very good video, exactly what I needed. Well done. Anyone have a fix for google assistant being generally useless of late? I mean, its just become worse and worse of the past 6 months...
The release on the play store has issues. I noticed your version vs mine which doesn't work. It did until google started messing with it and add the driving mode which fires it up on your phone when it connects to bluetooth. Why mess with success? But great video.
Hey man good tutorial - thank you as I am a new android auto user. I have a 2019 ZL1 CAMARO and a S9+ phone. I watched your tutorial to a tee and everything is great and everything works as it should except one thing. When I downloaded Pandora from play store I would assume it would just come up on my android auto screen when I click the headphones icon at the bottom of my screen when in the car. However it doesn't show up. Any ideas why?
Great video. Explained in a way even I can understand. I have an issue I can’t seem to find an answer for. After it working perfectly, the volume on my android auto suddenly went very low, how can I adjust the volume back up so I can hear it? Thank you for any help you can give me.
Mine wont connect it only says connected to Sound? At first i thought it was the cable but the cable is chargeing? Help and it used yo say Android auto on the screen in car but thats not there anymore
After connecting my "Mi A2" to my "Peugeot 308"'s car computer, the phone turns off file sharing and the car computer doesn't connect to Android Auto. Bluetooth works fine, I can stream sound from my phone, however, I can't put any applications like Google Maps on my car screen. Another phone, an LG one, shows the error 8 once I try to connect. The country is Estonia.
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Nick, I am sending you a virtual hug. I have had my Honda Pilot for two years and no one could help me get the Android Auto to work in my vehicle. I watched your video and followed every step just as you showed it. Woohoo I can navigate, listen to music and audio books while all the while getting message notifications and phone calls. I am a happy camper because you took the time to figure it out and then share with us. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hey that is awesome I am glad the video was helpful! It is a great feature and I hope you can enjoy it now!
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For once someone who speaks clearly and slowly enough for me to take notes. Absolutely one of the best explanations I have ever experienced. Thank you for a wonderful job.
Appreciate it John! I am glad I could help and hope you enjoy using it!
Thank you I have been searching for 6 months on how to operate this Android auto. Yours is the best on RUclips
Glad we could help!!
Great instruction video. Content AND production. No shaky cam footage. No ah, er ums. Crystal clear. You deserve an Oscar!
Finally somebody who actually tells you how to install an work it properly. 👍
I have a 2019 Jeep Compass and an Android Galaxy S6 phone and had no idea this was available for my vehicle........
The manufacturers instruction manual has a chapter on the UCONNECT whatever but it is useless in trying to understand. Your video is brilliant and I have passed it on to a friend who also has a Jeep Compass with no factory installed GPS..............Thanks again! You deserve a promotion..........
Yeah, the doc on most car nav systems is very sketchy at best! There are lots of hidden features that you hear about on RUclips and elsewhere on the web.
You are my hero....I've been playing with Android Auto all day with no luck. Thanks again...how simple
I have been searching for weeks to get this kind of explanation for my new stereo, thanks so much, you made it so easy to understand.
Glad we could help!
I can't believe you only have 2.82K subscribers. You are so professional and detailed in your instructions. thanks. Just subscribed.
Apple Car Play vs. Android Auto ... thanks, can't wait to buy mines. ☺️
I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH MY ANDROID AUTO FOR WEEKS! I CANT BELIEVE IT- FINALLLY IT WORKS! I HAVE A SAMSUNGJ7 PHONE AND THE CHEVY DEALER SERVICE PERSON TOLD ME IT WAS MY PHONE AND THAT ANDROID AUTO WONT WORK ON IT ANY LONGER-----THANKS SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!
That is awesome we are glad the video helped!
Also: On the "Charging Hack" - if you have a newish Samsung Phone, you can use Bixby Routines to set the USB port function. You can change it from "USB Tethering, Transfering Files, Transfer Images, Midi, and CHARGING PHONE ONLY" - That last option can be toggled on or off based on any number of conditions, that you set. Look for Bixby Routines and find a tutorial - For Other Makes, LG, Sony, One Plus,etc., You can use the app "Tasker" for these scripted custom uses. This is where Android Phone users get the power user abilities that Apple doesn't cater to with their tendency to "dumb down" the interface and the underlying OS control.
Hey, Carter, very helpful tutorial! I just purchased a new vehicle & salesman was helping me set up android auto. It wasn't working even after repeated attempts and uninstalling/reinstalling app. Turns out I only had a charging cable with me BUT several times during the tutorial you mention using a USB charging cable. I'm only commenting here in case others have the same issue as I did. I now have ONLY a USB data cable in my vehicle so it's all good!! Again, VERY helpful tutorial!
Yes that is a great point and wish we emphasized that more at the time but glad you figured it out!
The best tutorial on how to set up android auto on Samsung phone and car, well done
Much appreciated!
Very clear demo thanks.... Just wondering if you could also demo how to set up and watch videos on the car monitor (of course while parked) thanks
We do not have a video on that currently but I bet you can search your year, make, model on RUclips and see if there is a hack to do that!
7:50 If you say "Navigate to" instead of "find" the GPS navigation will automatically start up for the most relevant search result, after a 5 second prompt ( like the prompt for delay ahead, or faster route).
Nicely done you! I can't tell you how much I appreciate not only the information you provided itself, but how well it was presented. I just finished watching a different video for Android Auto, and let me say that your video is head's above and hands down 100 times better the other one. You speak very well. The audio is not rushed and you are easily understood. Your use of singular vs. plural is accurate, and you provide descriptions and details the other video did not. People who don't speak well don't sound as intelligent as those who do which is very important regardless of what others may say. Individuals who speak well are more likely to be hired over someone who doesn't speak accurately or clearly. I found the information I needed as well as additional information that I'm sure will be useful once I pick up my new vehicle.
Thank you for a job well done! Cheers!
We appreciate the awesome feedback and we are glad it helped you get a grasp of what Android Auto is and how it works!
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Thank you so much for this video!! I have an aftermarket stereo that uses Android Auto. The Android Auto stopped working and I could not figure out why. When I plugged my phone into the stereo, the app wouldn't display on my stereo. I uninstalled the app from my phone and used your video step by step to reinstall the app. Now it works!
Hello Carter, I am an older lady trying to keep up with all the mod cons. I don't yet have a system like you have but looking at getting one not only for safety of using hands free but convenience of not having to pull over to make a call or receive a call as this can be hard to find a safe spot to do so as I don't touch my phone every when driving. For the time being I got a Bluetooth device that I can use for making calls and receiving calls using the stereo CD FM player that is in the car. I don't think this app will work with it but I am going to download it and give it a try. Thank you for this video it is the best I have seen. Oh I can use my spotify app that blew me away. As this was just a cheap device total of $30 AU for the phone holder and the Bluetooth device. Thank you kindly
Around 5:15 you get into some advice about Autolaunch and Use Bluetooth settings that only apply if you are running Android Auto directly on your phone screen (that's why the section name for the settings is Phone Screen Settings) so if you do NOT need to apply those settings.
I have been having trouble using AA in my car. There is some helpful info I will try next time I get to the car. (side note: your video is driving my google clock crazy!)
I just watched this for the first time. Excellent job.
Thanks! No sure who give you the thumbs down but great job! Instructions works for newbie like me.
This is the best video I have seen on Android Auto. Thank you!
Thanks! Glad we could help
Nice...I put Lineage OS 14.1 on a Galaxy Tab 3, rooted it, installed mirror.apk and aa.apk and now can perfectly mirror my tablet to my head unit in my 2014 JGC with 2018 Uconnect UAQ. Works great. Wish it worked without root so that I could do it on my phone.
Anybody else watching this on your phone everytime he says ok Google my damn phone went to Google. Lol
Doesn't it have voice recognition?
*every time
Yeah but voice not recognized though
No i banned google from my phone lol.
@@stevemartis97 I know right RedFlag!!!
That was Excellent.. Finally someone I can understand that explained everything SO PERFECT 😊 THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH 🙏🏼
This was such a well done video for Android Auto - Thank you so much!
Well done for an easy and a great tutorial. Im new to android auto and if possible can i ask if all apps already on mobile will show on car screen or can i just choose what apps to connect ? Example i have whatsup or messenger on mobile but i dont want to be notified on car screen while driving. Is it possible? Thanks a lot.
Hey any compatible apps will display and you can also delete any app that you do not want to display in Android Auto. I bet there is a RUclips video to show you how to do that!
One of the best tutorials I've seen! Awesome music selection #Thirdeyeblind!
Can this be done in any car with Bluetooth
Yes. "Extend functions of your vehicle" - I can do the same with a simple BT connection and the Android Auto app running on my phone. I can use the steering wheel control and the onboard audio system and microphones. Why should I buy a Android Auto compatible infotainment system instead of simply using the Bluetooth connection?
Yes as Pixel Fan mentioned but only downside to that is it only shows on your phone screen vs the big screen in your car
Google need to something about that menu bar at the bottom.
it takes too much display screen real estate.
It was working for me before but now at 6:28 it just won't launch Android auto.
and i"ve got the exact same cable as yours too!
Did you ever resolve this? Cables are the biggest issue so just keep trying different data usb cables and see if that helps
By far the best intro I’ve seen - many thanks!
Appreciate it!
Dude it's time to plug up your phone and charge it! Your battery 23%! Thanks for the video!
Thank you for this video, very helpful. When I use google maps for navigation, I like to hear the directions but the voice is too low. How do I increase the volume of the voice on google maps? Thank you.
turn your radio all the way down and when google voice speaks adjust volume then it should stay and your radio can adjust on its own
Thank you so very much for showing me how to download and install and to run Android Auto. I use waze to give me directions until someone said I can also use Google Maps. I like both. I will use the Android Auto from now on. Once again, thank you so very much. I Learn alot from this tutorial.
Thanks so much. I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly, THE FIRST TIME!
Clear and crisp voice ..detailed in points ..
One more question does it work on chevy equinox LT 2014 ..it says windows software ..so how do i do it ..
This is a brilliant instructional setup guide for Android Auto. Clear concise instructions even for beginners. Thanks so much for posting this video...
Welcome! Glad it helped and thank you for watching!
On the Music, you didn't advise whether your Pandora app was playing local music of streaming. Streaming uses considerable data, so I am looking to play music from those stored on my phone
This was all streaming music using unlimited data.
Thx. This was perfect enough for a 72 yr old female to get our new system up and running. Love the new Kenwood DNX997XR for our MB CLK 55 AMG. Yes we're old farts that still expect a car to respond when the pedal is pressed. This system brings it all together....
Thanks! Best quick summary I've seen! Just picked up my 2018 Equinox and my bride is a bit over whelmed by the tech. This will help!
Glad we could help! A lot of our customers asked for a step-by-step tutorial to go over the setup and how to use it and it seems to help. Thanks for watching!
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I am trying to talk my 78 year old mum through this process on the phone and i’m about to go bananas.. your video is useful to help me understand what they are seeing, thanks! :)
Glad we could help! We made this video for reasons just like that!
Great video! I I get to use it. Is there a list of compatible cars? I see a 2018 Equinox works...but how about 2015 Equinox?
Android auto website shows compatible cars but for Chevy its around 2018 ans up vehicles that work. A 2015 Equinox would work with an aftermarket head unit that has Android Auto built in
Really good video well explained 👍
But I have a question about connecting
Will a Samsung Galaxy j4 plus be compatible to android auto
Looking up that phone it looks like it runs on Oreo 8.0 so yes it should
Purchased 2022 GMC. Basic truck with very few extras. Can I change home screen to include compass?
Hi guy, very interesting. I have a basic acura rdx 2017. I want to install the Google apps, and I guess it is the same installation . I am going to try . It's there's something different I'll have to do. I'll appreciate your letting me know . Thank you.
Since this was posted, Android Auto has had a ground up redesign (Summer 2019) with a simpler, more logical, and LESS DISTRACTING - anything that reduces your distractions while driving is nothing less than life saving design, which sounds dramatic, and also has the benefit of being true. Touchscreens in general are large, bright interfaces full of interesting items, Unlike molded switches that you can feel for without looking, you must glance at a touch screen to use it, each and every time. They are also bright and reduce your view out the windshield at night. People with poor night vision have issues with slow reaction changes from bright to dark . Remember - All touchscreens can be switched off or greatly dimmed at night.
Great info and yes a nice molded button is always my favorite over touchscreens. I tend to drop by cluster brightness down to the lowest possible at night and it helps to see out the window especially when you have darker window tint like many tend to have here in Oklahoma! Thanks for the post!
How do you charge my phone
It should charge when you plug your USB cable into your phone even while using Android Auto
Saving these instructions for a trip to a place I do not know
Thank you for this video! Can you pull up previous locations of the vehicle?
Not quite sure on this one. I do not think it has that capability but could be wrong
Thanks for sharing this info. But, I am looking for something similar without having wifi. How to get navigation in my car off line?
This uses the data from your cell not the wifi from the vehicle. If you are referring to data there is no way to run Android auto with data unfortunately.
@@Carterchevroletok thank you !!
@@teckluv4413 Welcome!
3:32 a Chevy dealership but they have a ford fusion, lol. Anyways, best video I have seen about!
Used car AA tester : )
Excellent explanation! I had problems with all my music disappearing from my car once I plugged my phone in with a cable. Any way to work around that?
I can not for the life of me get android auto to go wire less I am on a motorcycle and the sun is killing my phone I unplug the phone from the usb and nothing I have read and utube everything just will not work I had it in my pocket one day and it just started work "What the Hell !
Best DIY tutorial video ever👍.
Great teaching video step by step. This is just what I was looking for. I have navigation on my Impala, but I would have to sign up with OnStar to access the navigation system. I really didn't want to subscribe for that service. Your video took care of my problem. Thank you and hope you have a very good 2020.
Thanks for an excellent video, very clear. however, my google maps/waze does not give me directions to my destination. please help. it shows how to get there on the first screen, that's all. it doesn't read/take me to my destination as far as taking the exit to my destination. Because? Please help. Thank you so much.
Great video. I’m subscribed. Does thus use my data while driving and using navigation etc?
Yes it does and thank you for the sub!
do I need data/a wifi connection on my phone or on the car to use google maps and/or other programs in android auto?
If you own an Android 11 then there no need to install the app as it built into the settings, just go to connections and select Android Auto.
Yes so much easier now!
Thank you very much. This video was highly detailed and easy to follow.
brilliant info.. thanks so much.. only thing i cant do is when i connect to my suzuki vitara s with android auto there is no google maps icon on my car screen.. all the other icons are their..
So cool I am in Norman. Just bought a jeep and I've never had a vehicle I've been able to do this with. Do you know if we are able to put gig jobs like spark doordash and uber eats through android auto ? I'd like to be able to use all of my apps that I need plus be able to still listen to music . I wanted to add RUclips also. I've noticed that my Google maps will not work with it though I don't know why I've got a brand new Phone it keeps telling me that I need to give permission but all the permissions are set properly my location is on so I don't know what the problem is
Good job! Thank you for your excellent instructions on AA use.
Great tutorial and highly recommend even if you've already installed Android Auto and want to learn how to change some of the settings
What is that keypads in that secret menu.from the main home? You tap the upper right hand corner er until a keypass ccoe up. What is it for?
Very helpful tutorial!
Thanks for sharing this!
You're such a genius 🙂
How do I use the appliance's original radio? I would like to use the radio offline from the device and not use the internet from my cell phone.
I want to use offline radio inside the android auto
Not sure what car you have and if the process is the same but on the Chevy Silverado I did this AA demo on you simply hit the home button on the dash to take you back to the Chevrolet Mylink interface. From there hit the radio icon and tune to your selected station. Android Auto will still be on but you will be using your factory radio for music.Hope this helps.
very nice guide step by step. Thank you very much.
Awesome, thanks for the info.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. This has helped me so much.
Nice video.. good instructions.
Do want to mention that your phone can do all these things without a Andoid Auto stereo. Just Bluetooth to any old radio
And talk to the phone... Thru Bluetooth.
For messages...I use an app called Drive mode.. it can read and reply to incoming messages.
Just wanted to let people know most of these phone commands work without the car..
Just stick the phone in a mount and use it directly, if you don't have a car with Android auto or apple car play.
Awesome thanks for the tip on that app that will be helpful for those who want similar capabilities for hands-free messaging!
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That's true, but with Android Auto you enable your car's touchscreen, which is usually larger than many smartphones!
Hello, my car is new (Skoda Kodiak 2020), and doesn't have a USB. I am supposed to connect through a connector or wireless but nothing works for me. My phone is Samsung A50. The phone connected, but not the maps. Any idea? Thank you.
I had a problem where my android auto would connect fine a few times and then sit there trying to connect for ages.
I noticed that the wifi on my phone was connecting and disconnecting every few seconds when it wouldn't connect so I cleared all the saved wifi connections on my phone and it has connected fine since then.
Great video. Does the phone charge when plugged in, or did I miss that bit?
Sorry for the late reply but yes it does charge as well!!
This is a great help. You are a true professional
I LOVE IT. SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND
Thanks for the quick intro, nice background music. Subbed.
Very good instructions, thank you! But, what alternatives do I have to get driving directions? I purchased a new a 2018 Chevy Equinox in July 2017. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 Lollipop 5.0.1. Also I have OnStar protection plan without a wifi data plan, but I still can get a strong connection with my Equinox wifi. When parked in my driveway in reach of my house wifi and connected to it, all works well as shown in your video. But out of reach of my home wifi and connected to my Equinox wifi, I get a google message after asking google to "find ..." that "I have an unstable connection." When I turn off the wifi and on mobile data, I get " You have a limited network connection and can only make telephone calls."
Hey thank you for watching the video. As for other alternatives other than your current Onstar wifi and current mobile carrier the only other thing I can think of is a handheld GPS system like a Garmin etc. It does not sound like you are doing anything wrong setup wise so no way to diagnose anything there. Out here in Okarche, Ok we have terrible phone service and at times the Onstar wifi is spotty. Maybe contact Onstar and see if they are having connection issues with other members in your area???
"Pretty simple guys" yet I am on day 3, my 6th video and countless web pages trying to get Android Auto figured out. Feel like an idiot. Or it is just the fact at 47 years old I have finally become "old" and now join the ranks of the "technologically challenged" lol. Day 1 spent in total frustration as I missed the fact the phone must be plugged into the cars USB to use Android Auto.
Lol hey it happens to the best of us! Glad you got it figured out though!
Perfect! Just what I needed.
Can you make an updated video? Which versions where you running for google play and android auto? Cause as of May, 2018 they updated both versions and now I am having issues with my vehicles android auto. I have all the same things clicked on and highlighted. And my vehicle phone projection is set to "enable android auto" and it will not work now when I plug in the USB.
As far as I know, the main upgrade in Android Auto is the ability to now view your entire contact list while at a stop unlike the previous version it was only a simplified version of your phonebook. As far as the new google play update I was not aware of that. I will need to research the differences to see what changes in the steps I would need to touch upon for a new updated how-to video. In the meantime here is a link to Android Auto FAQ's and Troubleshooting: bit.ly/2I7Z4b
Carter Chevrolet yeah cause both have released updates. My phone is fairly new. Bought it may of 2017. An LG G6. Ive watched many videos and my car and phone are set up all the same ways as the video and its not showing anything or the android auto button on my screen in the car
*were
"Where" is for location and is pronounced differently.
Thanks for all the great info! Finally got mine up and running. I do have one question however, is there a way to turn off the "I'm driving right now" car mode? If I'm using my Android phone to text back and forth, it's a huge pain for that to be sent every time I'm texting back and forth.
Open Android Auto app on your phone without it being connected to your car, click the three-line menu on the top left and select Settings. Scroll down to Messaging - Auto Reply and change it there. Hope this helps! If not let me know. Thanks!
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Thanks for getting back with me. I tried your suggestion and it was a no go. When I get to the place where you spoke of , it doesn't give me the option of no response. So I tried just deleting it, no go. It defaults back to "I'm driving..." so I left it with just a period. If it helps I have a Moto z3 and it has the Android 8.1.0 version and a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Overland. Thanks for helping!
@@Carterchevroletok Thanks for getting back with me. I tried your suggestion and it was a no go. When I get to the place where you spoke of , it doesn't give me the option of no response. So I tried just deleting it, no go. It defaults back to "I'm driving..." so I left it with just a period. If it helps I have a Moto z3 and it has the Android 8.1.0 version and a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Overland. Thanks for helping!
what if I installed a seicane or custom head unit and I got the dongle then I just plug the phone into the dongle and cables right?
Very good video, exactly what I needed. Well done.
Anyone have a fix for google assistant being generally useless of late? I mean, its just become worse and worse of the past 6 months...
Excellent overview
phone can or cannot be use as a control? or only car buttons or display works?
Both work!
@@Carterchevroletok thank you!
The release on the play store has issues. I noticed your version vs mine which doesn't work. It did until google started messing with it and add the driving mode which fires it up on your phone when it connects to bluetooth. Why mess with success? But great video.
Hey man good tutorial - thank you as I am a new android auto user.
I have a 2019 ZL1 CAMARO and a S9+ phone. I watched your tutorial to a tee and everything is great and everything works as it should except one thing.
When I downloaded Pandora from play store I would assume it would just come up on my android auto screen when I click the headphones icon at the bottom of my screen when in the car.
However it doesn't show up. Any ideas why?
Has it shown up yet? I figured the next time you started your car and it linked up it would show it
Great video. Explained in a way even I can understand. I have an issue I can’t seem to find an answer for. After it working perfectly, the volume on my android auto suddenly went very low, how can I adjust the volume back up so I can hear it? Thank you for any help you can give me.
Android auto is B's alot.
.I have same issue. Can't be fixed
This was very helpful. Thank you. Can you tell me how much data is used when using Android Auto? I do not have unlimited data.
are you using any specific projection app?
Would like know that too
Do you keep the phone plugged to use andriod auto or just the setup
You have to keep it plugged in the entire time you use Android Auto at this time
Sooo informative! Thanks so much! Best tutorial out there 😁
Mine wont connect it only says connected to Sound? At first i thought it was the cable but the cable is chargeing? Help and it used yo say Android auto on the screen in car but thats not there anymore
After connecting my "Mi A2" to my "Peugeot 308"'s car computer, the phone turns off file sharing and the car computer doesn't connect to Android Auto. Bluetooth works fine, I can stream sound from my phone, however, I can't put any applications like Google Maps on my car screen. Another phone, an LG one, shows the error 8 once I try to connect. The country is Estonia.
Great video just have one question when it ask for permissions it says allow Android to record audio is that necessary?
To be honest not 100% sure the exact reason behind it but I assume it is for a greater degree of integration between Android Auto and your phone
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