Get started with Android Auto

Please read this manual carefully, because the information may let you know how to safely and correctly use mobile phone with Android Auto app to connect to the vehicle and maximize the fun of driving.

Android Auto brings apps to your phone screen or car display so you can focus while you drive. You can control features like navigation, maps, calls, text messages, and music.

ⅠAndroid Auto on your car display (with a USB cable)

I.Preparing the phone and vehicle. State the minimum requirements to run Android Auto in on the car display:

1. An Android phone with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and up, an active data plan, and the latest version of the Android Auto app.

2. A high-quality USB cable.

II. Connecting an Android phone. 

1. Connect the phone with a USB cable.

2. Download the Android Auto app or update to the latest version of the app.

III. Set up Android Auto. Mention that the initial set up process must be completed on the phone:

Please make sure your car has parked. Then you can complete the initial setting on the mobile phone.

1. The prompts on the phone can be followed to read the safety information, accept the privacy policy, and grant permissions that Android Auto requires.

2.Once a user has completed the setup process, they may need to tap the Android Auto icon on the car display to launch Android Auto:

ⅡAndroid Auto on your car display (wireless)

I.Preparing the phone and vehicle.

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

II. Connecting to Android Auto. 

For wireless connections, the first time the phone is connected to the car, the phone must be paired with the car through Bluetooth. It's strongly recommended you enable Wi-Fi and Location Services during setup.

III. Set up Android Auto. 

Connect BT successful and it will connect to the HU WiFi automatic. Then the phone display as below, you can continue setup on your car screen.

Please press [Continue] in your car screen then it will enter into Android Auto.

IV. Start using Android Auto.

Activity	Illustration
Navigating the app launcher. A quick walkthrough of the app launcher can be shown by highlighting the Home button, Microphone icon, status bar, and the grid view of apps.
Navigation. Show users how to access Google Maps (or other navigation apps) from the app launcher screen to get directions and traffic information.
Google Assistant. It is recommended that "Hey Google" detection is turned on in the smartphone. Google Assistant can be triggered by saying "Hey Google", pressing the Voice button on the steering wheel, or by tapping on the Microphone icon in the navigation bar.
Messaging and calls. Messaging and call functionality through apps enables users to stay connected without being distracted.
Media and entertainment. Inform users that they can get their favorite music and podcast apps onto their car's display.

V. Troubleshooting information

My Android Auto app isn't working

1. Check your USB cable

Not all USB cables will work with all cars. For the best quality and reliability when you connect to Android Auto try a high-quality USB cable.

If Android Auto had worked properly before and no longer works now, replace your USB cable and that will likely fix the issue.

Here are some tips to help you find the best USB cable for Android Auto:

• Use a cable that's under 3 feet (1 meter) long and don't use USB hubs or cable extensions.Try the cable that came with your phone. These cables are often tested by the phone manufacturer to make sure they work well with the phone. 

• For example, the Pixel cable should work well with a Pixel phone.  

• The Samsung USB cable should work well with a Samsung Galaxy phone.

2. Check your car or receiver

Restart your car's infotainment system.