The infotainment system is controlled by a screen in the middle of the dashboard in most current cars. Its user interface, on the other hand, can be perplexing. As a result, Apple developed Apple CarPlay, while Google released Android Auto. These two systems work together to replace the user interface in your automobile by connecting your phone to the central screen, which then displays your phone's interface instead of the regular one.
You can get navigation instructions, receive and send calls and messages, and listen to music through an easy interface with large icons similar to your phone's interface, and you can activate most of these services by talking to Siri and using various voice commands, just like you do on your phone, with the option of using the touch screen if the car does not hear voice commands. The system, like your phone, supports a wide range of third-party applications, like iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, and Tidal, but the car settings aren't included, so you'll have to quit the app to modify the temperature, change the radio station, or even switch to a different driving mode.
The main goal of Android Auto is to reduce driver distraction by making it easier to get what they need on the road. One of the most important features is the inclusion of Google Maps navigation software as standard, which helps you avoid getting lost by providing step-by-step instructions with automatic route search. If you detect traffic jams on your current path, you'll be able to pick from the navigation system locations that you've already set on your phone, such as home or work, without having to look for them first.
Furthermore, Android Auto enables you to listen to millions of songs and radio programs, surf the web, and stay connected by receiving calls and messages from within the system without having to hold the phone.