Control maps, media and messaging, with the Google Assistant while you drive
Android Auto: Smart Driving Companion
"Android Auto" is your smart driving companion that enables you to use maps, media, and messaging hands-free with the Google Assistant, ensuring you stay connected and focused while on the road.
App stats
By: Google LLC
Downloads: 8,450,649,092
38.89M Rating: 4.20
11,570 new ratings
(5,036,473)
Version code: 137650624
Creation date: 2015-03-19
Permissions:
- android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
- android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- android.permission.ACTIVITY_EMBEDDING
- android.permission.ADD_ALWAYS_UNLOCKED_DISPLAY
- android.permission.ADD_TRUSTED_DISPLAY
- android.permission.ASSOCIATE_COMPANION_DEVICES
- android.permission.BLUETOOTH See more
Size: 58.85M
Email: an*****@google.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 18
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User reviews
Pros
- Great interface that is user-friendly and easy to navigate.
- Useful integration with Google Assistant for hands-free calls and messaging.
- Improved experience with calls and media when connected via cable rather than Bluetooth.
- Convenient to access multiple apps (navigation, music) on the car screen.
- Functionality works well for most users when connectivity issues are not present.
Cons
- Frequent connection and disconnection issues.
- Audio interruptions and drops during use.
- Problems with voice commands not being recognized or failing to execute properly.
- Inconsistent performance across different devices and vehicles.
- Lack of adequate customer support or troubleshooting assistance.
Most mentioned
- Connection issues that require frequent restarts of the phone or cable changes.
- Audio cutting out during calls or when receiving messages.
- Voice command functionality often not recognized or limited effectiveness.
- Overall functionality is great when it works, but can be very frustrating when it does not.
User reviews
Really helpful that it casts to the screen in my vehicle. I also greatly appreciate being able to use the Google Assistant for texting, phone calls, etc. The only negative that I have found could very well be my phone and not the app - however - there are times the audio feed won't connect. It doesn't matter what adjustments I make on the phone or on the vehicle. It simply doesn't work.
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Bethane Visser, 2025-01-28
I have had nothing but issues with android Auto! It randomly connects and disconnects. I literally did all of the things. I updated the app. I restarted my phone. I've restarted my car. Hell,I bought a NEW phone and my new lease provided me with a brand new vehicle. I bought new cables. I've literally done everything. Why can't this app consistently work?! When it does work, it's great, but it's so random and of course poops out in the middle of using the navigation to a place I've never been!
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Ann-Marie Harper, 2025-01-28