We all know it isn't wise to drive and play with your smartphone at the same time. However, the business of life sometimes leaves you no choice. During those times, Android Auto has your back. How? Our Latrobe, PA Latrobe Chevrolet offers a brief intro to this app, its features, and its benefits.
Driving while tapping on an OG smartphone is dangerous and, in some states, illegal. Android Auto helps you by connecting your smartphone and the infotainment head unit in your car. After a successful connection takes place, the infotainment head unit screen mirrors your smartphone's screen, apps, and functions. Your smartphone's available apps appear in a large, high-def, in-dash widescreen you can navigate by touch, steering wheel buttons, or voice commands.
Which Apps Does Android Auto Support?Android Auto supports all major smartphone apps as well as some newer, lesser-known apps. It also puts many Android apps and Google services, such as Assistant and Maps, at your disposal. Through your paired smartphone and vehicle infotainment center, you can:
- Stream Spotify, YouTube
- Play audiobooks
- Consult your calendar
- Make hands-free calls
- Start and maintain hands-free chats
- Consult Waze or Google Maps
- Ask Google Assistant for help
- Find gas and EV charging stations
- Reserve parking
- Send messages by voice