Get started with Android Auto

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

To get more information about your car’s compatibility with Android Auto on your car display, contact your vehicle manufacturer.

Important: The Android Auto app  is integrated into phones with Android 10 and above. You do not need to download it. If you need to access the app, you can find it in your phone Settings Apps.

Important: Android Auto isn't available on devices that run Android (Go edition).

What you need

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

• An Android phone with Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher and an active data plan.
• A compatible car. Find out if your car or stereo is compatible with Android Auto.
• A high-quality USB cable.

Important: The Android Auto app  is integrated into phones with Android 10 and above. You do not need to download it. If you need to access the app, you can find it in your phone Settings Apps.

Android Auto on your car display (wireless)

• A compatible Android phone with an active data plan and 5 GHz Wi-Fi support. 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
• A compatible car or stereo. Find out if your car or stereo is compatible with Android Auto.

Tips: 

• To find out if your phone has 5 GHz Wi-Fi support, contact your manufacturer.
  • In the EU, to use 5 GHz Wi-Fi in the car, your smartphone must comply with additional regulatory requirements. On Google smartphones, Pixel 3 and newer models comply with this requirement.
• To find out if your specific car model is compatible with wireless Android Auto, contact your car manufacturer.

Important: The Android Auto app  is integrated into phones with Android 10 and above. You do not need to download it. If you need to access the app, you can find it in your phone Settings Apps.

Where to use

• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Denmark
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• France
• Germany
• Guatemala
• India
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Puerto Rico
• Russia 
• Singapore
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

Most features won't work if you use Android Auto outside these countries.