Android Auto can be a great tool on the go, but it can also be a bit finicky at times. Here are step-by-step instructions to connect the app to your car without frustration, so you don’t walk away from the service forever like my colleague Palash. Ready to set up Android Auto? Let’s go.
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RAPID RESPONSE
To connect Android Auto on your car, please use a strong and fast USB cable. Plug the USB cable into your vehicle’s USB port and the other end into your Android smartphone. Agree to the permission settings, then tap the Android Auto icon on your car’s dashboard.
SKIP TO CONNECTION METHOD
Then turn on your car (while parked) and plug in the power plug USB cable into your vehicle’s USB port and connect the other end of the cable to your Android phone. Your phone may ask you to: download the Android Auto app or update to the latest version of the app.
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Please note that your phone’s Bluetooth is turned on automatically when you connect to your car. Select the Android Auto icon on your car display and follow the instructions to get started.
Connect Android Auto to your car
Confirm that first your car is compatible with Android Auto Wireless. If in doubt, contact your local car dealer. Also make sure that your phone has a strong and fast mobile data connection.
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Park your car and turn it on in a safe place. The first time you connect your phone to the car, you need to pair your phone and car via Bluetooth. Keep Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and location services turned on in your phone’s settings during setup for best results. It may take a few seconds for the wireless connection to be established, and you may need to tap the Android Auto icon on your car display to get it going.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use a USB cable to connect your Android smartphone to your vehicle’s dashboard display to integrate media.