Android Auto brings Waze to your car display, so you can focus while you drive.
To get more information about your car’s compatibility with Android Auto on your car display, contact your vehicle manufacturer.
If you’re using Android Auto for the first time, review these steps to pair your phone with Android Auto.
Note: We are aware that some Android Auto apps are not yet compatible with touchpad inputs. We understand this is a priority for our users and are working to provide support for touchpads in the near future.
Navigate with voice commands
Note: If Android Auto isn't supported in your country, the Search bar and search through voice commands will only be available in English.
Navigate with the display
Put your car in park (P), and the handbrake up. You may not be able to type in your destination with Android Auto on your car display until you do so.
- Connect your phone to your car display with a USB cable or wirelessly
- Tap
on your car display
- Open Waze
- Tap the Search bar to open the keyboard
Note: If Android Auto isn't supported in your country, the Search bar and search through voice commands will only be available in English.
- Enter your destination. Some examples of things you can type are:
- "Union Square, San Francisco"
- "Philz Coffee"
- "1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View"
- If multiple locations come up, confirm the one you want and follow the directions to your destination
Navigate to a saved place
If you added a saved place in the Waze mobile app, you can navigate to this address using Waze on Android Auto.
Note: To add, remove or edit saved places on Waze, you must disconnect your phone from your car display.
Report what you see on your drive
Report what you see during your drive and help improve the driving experience for other Waze users.
Drive safely. Pay attention to the road and driving conditions, and always obey applicable laws.
Report an issue with Waze on Android Auto
Need more help? Check out our Waze Community forum for more questions and answers about
in-car systems
