Six months after announcing that Android Auto will work completely on the phone, Google has finally rolled out the new feature in the v2.0 update starting today. This means that you no longer have to have a car with a compatible infotainment system – or shell out for a head unit upgrade – to use it.
As with Android Auto in the car, the phone version provides a simplified interface with bigger fonts and larger buttons, better suited for use on the road. This affords drivers easier access to Google Maps and music streaming services like Spotify, as well as make calls or send messages, all using Google’s voice activation. Android Auto also cuts down on notifications, minimising distraction while driving.
The update also enables the app to start up automatically when the phone is paired via Bluetooth, while a feature enabling users to access voice activation by simply saying “Ok Google” – negating the need to press the dedicated voice control button – will also be introduced in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, Waze support (also announced at the Google I/O conference in May) is still not included as yet.
Of course, Android Auto is still not officially available in Malaysia – for now, those wanting to use the app will need to side-load it via an external source (i.e. not from the Google Play Store).
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But the problem is not the application. The car head unit must support wireless android auto to make this work. New civic can do this?
This update enables Android Auto to function directly on the phone, meaning you’ll be able to use it on any car, even one without Bluetooth connectivity.
As for wireless Android Auto, that’s not available just yet – only Apple CarPlay can connect wirelessly, and even then only on the new G30 BMW 5 Series for now.
Civic only supports CarPlay.
It supports both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
stupid update. i might as well just use waze
You can use android auto in malaysia by downloading it through external source but you would have to change your location to the countries it supports …so maps is off tthe table( ccorrect me if I am wrong )…. I just want to use the maps on my civic head unit ….for calls Bluetooth is enough ….. for music use Bluetooth and change your audio source to Bluetooth and you can run any app on your phone for audio … or you can use the USB…..or the good old radio …
So google please give us android auto in malaysia
u can use android auto with our maps no problem. had it for months now. all works fine.
of course via external source which many are credible. all can be done by simple googling and common sense.
How to do this?
Nope, just google and download the APK, install it will do. Been using it for months…
Thanks guys …. for clarifying …i was scared to download the apk because I thought no maps … will start using android auto from now on.
What is holding up google from releasing Andriod Auto in Malaysia? Dearth of suitable cars? But then, automakers won’t release head units with Android Auto too! A catch 22 situation.
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