How to Customize and Personalize Android Auto!

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This video reviews the customization options for Android Auto. Most cars require you to plug your phone into the car to use Android Auto. I also have several videos that review products that can upgrade your WIRED Android Auto and make it WIRELESS- see below.
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Chapters:
00:00 intro
00:26 Android Auto "hey google" settings.
00:52 Android Auto set day and night mode.
01:15 Set Android Auto to start automatically when you get into car.
01:26 Set Android Auto to work when your phone is locked.
01:37 Set media to start and restart when using Android Auto.
01:57 How to access Google settings within Android Auto app.
02:11 Toggle on/ off weather information to display on car screen.
02:21 How to set driver's seat location in Android Auto.
02:39 Change message notification settings in Android Auto.
03:18 Toggle on/ off wireless Android Auto.
03:48 Custom launcher of Android Auto
Sort and rearrange icons on car screen.
Hide icons on car screen.
04:53 Android Auto short cuts.
Set up call contact short cut.
Make icons for frequently called or texted contacts.
05:31 Google assistant actions.
Create, label, test assistant actions in Android Auto.
07:47 How to add apps to Android Auto.
How Android Auto looks on car screen.
08:21 How to use Goggle Assistant action icons.
10:09 How to access Android Auto settings on car screen.
How to change wallpaper on car screen in Android Auto.
#androidauto #car #cars

[@sandraredmon8965]

Thank you for taking the time to reply! Appreciate your efforts!

[@Salemaze]

Thank you for taking the time . I have found this to be very helpful. Looking forward to updates as they become available !

[@techgadgets100]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@realtechgoat]

I actually used this in a rental I had it was pretty nice. I had to guess my way through it because I had no idea it existed until my phone told me 😂😂 but it's def helpful! Great video!

[@techgadgets100]

I think Android Auto is way better than my standard car interface. Plus, it gets updates- unlike my car. Thanks for the comment!

[@fredtippett670]

Excellent tutorial. Thank You!! Now I need to install all this and try to explain all to my 75 year old wife, so she can explain it all to me in a day or two. Thanks again.

[@techgadgets100]

😂

[@monsinglet]

Thank you for doing this video. It was really helpful after not using my vehicle for 2 years. I aso noticed that after market USB chargers will charge but will not start Android Auto in my Dodge Durango. I can only use the plug in method whereas I was able to start Android Auto before while connected to Bluetooth.

[@techgadgets100]

Thank you! So the wired android auto works but the wireless doesnt?

[@markschmidtinsydney]

Thank you for this clear and helpful guide.

[@techgadgets100]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@tonyvella2623]

Thx for the vid ... I think I learned something today . Cheers 🇨🇦

[@techgadgets100]

Thanks! I love hearing that one of my videos is helpful!

[@terryrigden4860]

Very informative. Thanks

[@techgadgets100]

Thank you, and thanks for taking time to comment! 😊

[@SheilaKelly-fi6xf]

Very good tutorial. Do you have any idea why the configuration of icons on bottom changed? The microphone moved to the left side????

[@techgadgets100]

Thank you for the comment! There have been several software updates since I made the video. Why they changed it- I assume more people liked it this way? Google is currently rolling out Coolwalk which basically splits the car screen display so that your maps, music and notifications can be seen at the same time. There will likely be more refinements in the future.

[@johnwasilenko333]

Great Video! I tried to add an APP and also hide some APP's I didn't want but Vehicle Screen still shows hidden Icon's?? Also do you have to stay logged into Pandora on your phone with CarlinKit 2A2 connected to the vehicle?

[@techgadgets100]

Thanks! After the apps are moved to the bottom in the "hidden" section they should disappear from the car display after reset. Android auto should restart Pandora the next time you get back in the car even if you close that app but if you actively log out it wont work. I tested a some music apps a few months ago and some did not work consistently but KZbin music worked perfectly (not a commercial for YT music, but there might have been some glitches that were slow to be worked out for other apps).

[@missdaisysunshine8633]

Thank you!!!! Finally got the podcast setting off and can do other apps, now. How do I have it auto start my Pandora?

[@techgadgets100]

It will only auto start the last media program you had playing before you shut car. but make sure you customize android auto and toggle the "start AA automatically" and "start music automatically"

[@nirupadee8226]

Hi thank for the video. Do use a dongle to use AA I don’t have one & can’t get to connect to AA I hav the app on my phone Galaxy s21. Cud yu pls do a video how to connect I drive a Toyota Corolla 2015 and has Dasaita AA head unit

[@techgadgets100]

I think some Dasaita head units support wireless AA. In that case you just need a bIuetooth connection btw your phone and the unit, nothing else. If it only supports wired AA then you need to set up wired AA first. Then put the Motorola ma1 into the USB port that you had connected to your phone for the set up. You still need a Bluetooth connection but no other adapters or dongles. Hope that helps!

[@annscott6248]

thanks! good video - can I ask why the auto android menu on my phone does not look yours? I thought I had to update so I did, but still don't have the same headings as yours?

[@techgadgets100]

Its not you- its me. Google updated the look of Android Auto, most of the features are the same but I did make another video for the updated interface. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paW0apKpaqmSjpI If they make another major update, I will likely publish another video reviewing all the new features. Hope that helps.

[@prasantpadhi4462]

Very helpful information, is it possible to change the task bar location from bottom to left ?

[@techgadgets100]

Thank you! As of now, the task bar can not be moved, sorry. Thanks for watching!

[@jrlsports9490]

Thanks, you were helpful.

[@techgadgets100]

Thanks, that means a lot!

[@alexgarcia3005]

Great video thank you. I have a new Android radio and when I am connected via Android Auto I can't listen the radio while having Waze, it is one or another. Any idea? Thanks

[@techgadgets100]

Its easier if you think of android auto (AA) as having music and map portions. Make sure that your "music portion" of AA is off, so no music apps or podcasts are playing. Then get out of AA, go to your car's regular menu and turn on your car radio to the station you want. Then when you go back AA waze should start but your music will keep playing. You can also download iheart radio and this should automatically populate into AA. Then tell- ask google to play the station's call letters, ex WQYK. Hope that helps!

[@alexgarcia3005]

@@techgadgets100 Great, Thank you for taking the time and reply, I will try it and let you know.

[@santimack5449]

Why doesn't Android auto app show

[@missykay4164]

Hello, how did you get the background on the launch screen? Thank you

[@techgadgets100]

Its easy, go to the last chapter of the video, at the 10:10 min mark. Basically, on the car screen go to settings and find wallpaper. There is not a big selection and as of now you cant add photos for the background. Hope that helps, thanks for watching.

[@Salemaze]

Is it possible to have a photo from your gallery as a wallpaper ? (Samsung S 22 ultra 2021 Toyota Carolla ) How can i find out if my head until supports Wireless Andriod Auto W/0 an adapter? I am currently using a Ottocast Wireless Android Auto adapter that works fine most of the time. Do you have any recommendations for AA wireless adapters?

[@techgadgets100]

Sorry, at this time there is no way to add your gallery photos. But maybe in a future update...

[@bernardmueller5676]

Great video. But how do I add VLC to this? Not for watching movies, but for playing my own ripped Audio CDs?

[@techgadgets100]

I don't believe that app is compatible with android auto. A major update should happen soon, so maybe new apps and features will be added. I think there are only a few compatible music apps. They are listed in this site, play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@bernardmueller5676]

@@techgadgets100 Thank you.

[@masadarico7412]

Hello 👋 Cool pour la vidéo ! Pourrais-tu m'aider avec AA ? J'ai la Kia ProCeed GT-Line (10.25" UVO) & GSM Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. Et depuis l'Update de Février 2022 et le passage à Android 10 + Miui 12.5.1, plus possible de lancer Android Auto (7.6) sur GSM & Car ! J'ai un Écran Rouge avec "Error Communication N°16" 🤬 As-tu une solution ? Merci 😉

[@sillysausage72]

Can't find android auto icon in the apps. Like to have the icon on my home screen like yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@techgadgets100]

You can't anymore. There was a software update and Android Auto was moved into the settings menu under connected devices.

[@bzrbuzzy]

Thank you! If they force me to have a spaceship, I may as well use it!

[@gforce7990]

How can you setup the homepage because mine only launches maps first. I would like it to go to the page that show all the apps that are available.

[@techgadgets100]

As of now, there is no way to set default or initial home screen. But with coolwalk (latest android auto version) initial screen has three items, map, music, and smart card. Also most recent apps will be on bottom.

[@gazzander]

Hi there , is there any way to delete the URL once you enter it into the custom app? I have used the 10 custom apps but now can't delete any of the URL and can't add any more apps. Is there any way round it ? Cheers Garry

[@techgadgets100]

I could not find an easy way to delete an app from android auto. The only way I was able to not just "hide" them from the car screen but delete them was to uninstall the app that you want to remove. BUT when you reinstall that app it automatically repopulates in AA! If you dont want that app on your phone anymore then you are done but if you still want to use that app just not in AA you can reinstall it. The only way that I can think of to make this work is to uninstall the apps you want off AA then add the apps you want up to the limit and then reinstall the original apps. Hope that helps.

[@rajlatotra9252]

My android auto home screen has tiles arranged top to bottom instead of left-right layout. So map takes the top tile spanning left to right and music and quick card tiles are in the bottom. Can i change this setting?

[@techgadgets100]

If your car screen has a vertical layout, the new android auto version called coolwalk will change the layout so music and maps are on top of each other and not side by side. You should be able to change the layout by going to settings, android auto, then scroll to ＂change layout.＂ I know it works with side by side screen layouts but I have not used it on a vertical screen. Hope that helps!

[@kurtmehrmann]

There seems to be 3 widgets on the Android Auto car screen. (But won't show 3 different functions on one screen) Do we have to wait for "Coolwalk" in order for this to function?

[@techgadgets100]

My Android auto has not had any recent interface updates, so I can't say what widget set up you have or how to modify. Coolwalk was supposed to have come out several updates ago. I don't believe they have any time frame yet for actual release. That will likely be biggest update for AA in a long time. Hopefully it does get released soon!

[@lacarola6513]

Thanks so much, just got my tucson 2024 and have android auto, and had trouble changing wallpaper and wanted to know how can I change to custom wallpaper, like a photo. Can You please show how to🤔😬

[@techgadgets100]

As of now, you can not add your own photos. But I think they are working on that and it might be a feature soon. If there is a big Android Auto update, I will review it.

[@lacarola6513]

@@techgadgets100 thnks for getting back. Is it posible to add more apps to Android auto?

[@techgadgets100]

Yes, easiest way is through that website in the video description.

[@user-dl5hs2ez9p]

I wonder if you could have a screen saver vid on when we turn the car on. Thanks for the video.

[@techgadgets100]

No, not yet. Maybe with software update??

[@user-dl5hs2ez9p]

@techgadgets100 Thanks. Too bad. Unfortunately they don't do updates that often.

[@techgadgets100]

True, and I don't think that's high on Google's list...

[@michman2]

I got a Galaxy S22 (Great phone) and Pandora disappeared from my dash. This told me how to do it. Thanks.

[@techgadgets100]

Thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful!

[@williambaker2661]

Please provide the link to find the Android Auto essentials you displayed in th8s video

[@techgadgets100]

Here it is play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du I also listed it in the video description. Hope that helps!

[@MohamadT777]

thanks it really helps

[@isellorganic]

Thanks. I have set up all of these features. All of a sudden I cant send a text while my phone is connected with andriod play. I can only send one through the blue tooth.

[@techgadgets100]

If I'm understanding you, the phone is locked when using android auto. That changed with one of their updates. Its frustrating but I don't have a work around.

[@isellorganic]

@@techgadgets100 thanks

[@rabfraser1234]

hi you said you would show how to add apps to the screen at the end of the vid ,,,i never seen it ,,did you show this ,,?

[@techgadgets100]

Yes, I list the link in the video description but here it is: play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du&pli=1 then go to 7:47 time/ chapter of the video where I discuss it more. At 3:48 I show how to organize these apps in the order you want. Let me know if that's helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@rabfraser1234]

@@techgadgets100 thanks sorted ,,👌👌the only one i cant seem to get on the launcher is What3words ..do you know if this is possible ,,?

[@techgadgets100]

As far as I know, if the app doesnt automatically popular into Android Auto list then it is not compatible. But that could change with an update though.

[@davidwhite4474]

I have a 2011 Doge Ram . my radio has u connect on it will Android work ? Can I get rid of u connect ?

[@techgadgets100]

If you can get WIRED Android Auto to work then you could use this device, unfortunately I dont think your car supports it. This device only changes Android Auto to wireless if it is already supported by your infotainment system. I doubt that you could change from Uconnect to another system unless you change the whole head unit.

[@davidwhite4474]

@@techgadgets100 thank you .

[@davidwhite4474]

I found out if I use blue tooth it works at least incoming . I think I need to dial out on my phone .

[@ankurchaudhari2497]

In android auto. In my car sterio ,My apps icons are very small in size What to do to have large icon size.

[@techgadgets100]

Sorry, I have not seen that before. If I figure it out I will update.

[@jwmalcolm639]

Hi How do you put Android app on screen?. It's in the settings but not displayed.

[@techgadgets100]

It used to have an app, now it is just available in settings. They removed the separate app. I have an updated android auto video in description. Thanks for watching!

[@jwmalcolm639]

@techgadgets100 ok i was hoping to bypass it on vpn but doesn't have Android auto in bypass trusted apps

[@user-po4te4dj8q]

Under the Auto Android app, what is the Customize App?

[@techgadgets100]

With latest software updates, Android Auto was moved into the settings menu under Connected devices. Scroll down to find the customization option.

[@hexlatino3421]

I cant seem to be able to maximize the google maps on the screen. I have 80% google maps and 20% with date and time. I would like to be able to look at the map using all real estate available. Any idea as to why this is happening? Thanks.

[@techgadgets100]

Android auto (AA) should be rolling out a split screen version soon, but hasn't yet as far as I know. It sounds like it might be your car's programming that only allows AA to use 80% of the screen. Try going through car's infotainment settings, hopefully it can be changed from there.

[@sebastianwoloch2236]

Came across this video with the same issue, plugged up to my gfs AA didint have it on hers, changed every setting and tried 3 different launchers for AA and nothing can solve it we just got ebay radios, if you open up spotify you can see music instead which is a bit better i guess

[@bgan4826]

Hi! Can Android Auto access and play the music albums stored on your phone?

[@techgadgets100]

Definitely! In the description of this video is the link (I copied it below) that shows you music apps that are compatible with Android Auto. Not all of them play your music- some mostly stream and help you "discover" new music. Also note, that some apps don't play well with the google assistant. Meaning you will ask for a song or artist and get something way off. Hopefully, more apps will become available in the future. Hope that helps! play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du

[@bgan4826]

@@techgadgets100 Thank you for your detailed reply! You are very helpful.

[@tony6099]

Why can't I start playing music on the start of the car, NOT once I start driving the car. AppleCar play starts playing music automatically once a turn the car on.

[@techgadgets100]

for this device and android auto there is a delay. The bluetooth and wifi connections have to reconnect each time you start the car. I found not found a way around this. It usually takes about 30 seconds.

[@tony6099]

@@techgadgets100 CarPlay starts automatically once you start the car

[@hanibalasmeh2830]

How to show all the apps in Android auto? It's only show some apps not all? Any suggestions?

[@techgadgets100]

If you mean the apps in android auto on your phone, it will only list the apps that are compatible with android auto. Most apps on your phone are not.

[@utube4anbu]

Is split screen available?

[@techgadgets100]

As of now, split screen is not available. Supposed goggle is going to update app to coolwalk, which will likely have split screen function. But it has been delayed awhile. Stay tuned!

[@daveleary5830]

Android Auto Essentials is gone from the Play Store. How can we populate AA with apps?

[@techgadgets100]

I used this site, it still seems active. play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du

[@JuanMartinez-hv2or]

What's the link for the shortcut

[@techgadgets100]

It is in the video description. Thanks for watching!

[@almeladze]

Hi, ho can i add android auto shortcut to home screen on Android 11? Ever since they made it a OS native feature I cant have the desktop icon. In Android 9 it shows up as regular shortcut to an app but in Android 11, I am having to go and search for it in the settings. it is sooo annoying... Please help )

[@techgadgets100]

Agreed. But as far as I know you can't.

[@almeladze]

@@techgadgets100 why do these tech people like to mess with good stuff? Don't they know that if it ain't broke, don't fix it?

[@paul8065]

@@almeladze agreed. especially when the changes are not improvements!

[@semirbuljugic5953]

How to listen to music you have downloaded on your phone ?

[@techgadgets100]

You have to download whatever app you use to listen to music on your phone into android auto. If your app is not available then download any music app to use with android auto. the below link will show you what apps are available. play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du Hope that helps!

[@vicjose]

The android auto app will not show up on my phone but it's installed... Any suggestions?

[@techgadgets100]

Problem with software updates, and videos that can't be updated. Android auto no longer has a separate app. It was moved to settings. Go to settings and search for Android auto.

[@sandraredmon8965]

Hello: Recently got an Android S24 Ulta. Now the android auto doesn't show any of the previous wallpapers under "Choose Wallpaper" and you can only turn on/off your phone. If off the background goes black. Can you disable the phone and go back to other wallpapers? Thank you!

[@techgadgets100]

Correct, an update that removes features- gotta love it. Now you can only mirror your phone or just black background when you go to app draw. Let's hope this gets fixed.

[@williamduarte7729]

Does Bluetooth have to be on

[@techgadgets100]

yes, bluetooth needs to be on during set up and while you are using it.

[@fredtippett670]

Question... you may know the answer... we have one car, and two Android Auto app'd phones.. Which phone does the car select of the two?

[@techgadgets100]

Simple if wired android auto, then which ever phone is plugged in and to switch that just unplug. If using wireless adapter, then there usually is a button to toggle back and forth to each phone. If you are lucky enough to have a car with built in wireless android auto then which ever phone has priority in the car Bluetooth settings will be used for playing music and calls through Android Auto. if all else fails, just turn off Bluetooth on the phone you don't want to use before getting in car. Hope that helps!

[@brendawilliams7293]

Can I add Sirius xm to android auto

[@techgadgets100]

You sure can! I downloaded the app to Android auto and opened it up on my car screen but I did not officially test it because I dont have an account. Use this to find all the apps that are compatible with Android Auto. play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du Thanks for watching!

[@Scotty123419]

Can you add APK apps to the android auto?

[@techgadgets100]

As far as I know, no.

[@aravsmusicworld2657]

Can you give the shortcut for apps of Android auto

[@techgadgets100]

sure! As android auto keeps getting updated, this site may eventually be moved. But I just checked it and it worked. play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?jsmode=du

[@nazeershaw66]

@@techgadgets100 Link help but damn limited app & hard to add other apps to AA.. can't understand what AA developer is really thinking 🤔 I just want to mirror my phone to my heavy unit. 🍻💯👏

[@stevenm223]

I have limited apps available on my screen. Have no way to add apps

[@techgadgets100]

How have to add apps from your phone. The site below will show you all the apps available in the Google play store for Android Auto. Once you download them they should automatically populate on your car display. If not go to Customize in Android Auto menu and make sure the apps are not hidden. You can also change the order of the apps. play.google.com/store/apps/editorial_collection/promotion_topic_3003388_androidauto_baselist?hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1 Hope that helps!

[@DefMusic79]

How do I launch it on the Samsung Galaxy z fold 4? Didn't they just do some "huge updates?" If so, I don't notice them. Last, for some reason my screen brightness is TOO BRIGHT. I don't know WTF happened or to do? I didn't touch anything!

[@techgadgets100]

I am not sure what do you mean launching on Z fold 4. Did you set it up on another phone and want to transfer to the fold 4? Or are you using a wireless device and not sure how to get it to work? There was supposed to be a big Android auto update a long time ago, but it keeps getting delayed, so no significant changes to the interface in awhile. But "coolwalk" which allows split screen on android auto is supposed to be released eventually. As far as the brightness of the screen. Android auto does not have any brightness settings, the only display setting you can change is allow android auto to use dark mode, and adjust automatically. On my car, the brightness can be adjusted in the original car settings, which will carry over to the display when you are using Android auto. hope that helps!

[@DefMusic79]

@@techgadgets100 I worded that all sideways lol. How do I launch Android Auto on this phone? I can't even find it in the search for apps. If I go to the play store, I see it's installed but the only option I get is to uninstall.

[@techgadgets100]

It is now in settings: Advanced features. Its at the top of that menu. You can also search Android auto in settings. I think since the s21 they got rid of app and made it a settings feature.

[@DefMusic79]

@@techgadgets100 there's no Android Auto found there.

[@techgadgets100]

Then search in settings for android auto. Current version on my z fold 4 has it in ＂advanced features＂

[@debasishdeka]

How to get track list using android auto?

[@techgadgets100]

Accessing the music track list is different for each music app. Look for a menu button or icon on the now playing screen when you are using your music app. In my app it's labeled queue. Hope that helps.

[@mahatmacoat7215]

OK Good video but......show us all the setting to reduce the ridiculous current size of the app icons.

[@techgadgets100]

Sorry, as far as I know, icon sizes can't be changed. Possibly in future updates??

[@techgadgets100]

Thanks for watching!

[@spectralwolves466]

My android Auto doesn't have all the options here and doesn't have an actual app for it

[@techgadgets100]

Android auto app was moved into the settings menu since this video was made. It is now in ＂connected devices＂. You can also search for Android auto in settings. Watch this video for updated Android auto features. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paW0apKpaqmSjpI Hope that helps!

[@bfox1285]

​@@techgadgets100yeah this worked for me just now

[@techgadgets100]

Check out all the new and exciting features of the latest Android Auto update, Coolwalk! Now you can see your map, music, and quick card or notifications on the same screen. Android auto feels much more modern and refined! kzbin.info/www/bejne/paW0apKpaqmSjpI

[@ksamaraee1091]

till now i can't add an app to the android auto screen for instance waze or sygic ..can you guide me pls

[@techgadgets100]

I just added another video that shows how to add apps to android auto. Some are not compatible but there should be no issue with waze.

[@e604e]

Why won't it let me click on systems!?

[@techgadgets100]

Not sure why. I know my android auto sometimes just freezes for no reason- well its probably after some update. But a reset works for me. Is everything else working?

[@vegaone571]

How to change the wallpaper?

[@techgadgets100]

once you have android auto running, on car screen, scroll down through icons until you get to settings. Then scroll down to wallpaper. I have 18 to choose from now, that might get updated in the future. hope that helps!