SMACKDOWN! -- NEW Android Auto vs. Apple CarPlay // ULTIMATE Side-by-Side Test & Comparison!

[@thenerdshow]

One thing you forgot and a huge complaint of mine for CarPlay. When you get a phone call while driving and using maps, on CarPlay it takes over the entire screen which is annoying and forces you to to interact with the screen to get back to the maps. AA does this sooo much better.

[@westcoasto]

Android does this much better

[@CarConfections]

Yes, that is true. We've had that happen more than a few times navigating in unfamiliar places

[@bcrouse1]

This being the only reason I would consider going back to android

[@ExposedRoot]

​@@bcrouse1🙄 people make these back and forth decisions over the stupidest things. I kind of think this is a guy thing because as a woman I don't know a single woman friend that would switch a phone for something like that.. All of my female friends have Apple devices and I'm the only one with Android.. The issues we had with texting each other due to apples bubble nonsense was fixed when we all just wished over to WhatsApp and WhatsApp works amazing in Android Auto.

[@majikp24]

Also the heads up display and what shows up there vs doesnt. Review leaves much to be desired tbh

[@tww15tube]

The Chick FIL A was a win for AA and Mason knows it!!

[@AveryChow]

I remember Google used to call Chick fil a "Chick filer" lol. I wish they didn't fix it since it was too funny

[@DelanoMizrahi]

Um android auto always had wallpapers, way before this update

[@GordonSmithsmersh71]

I drive for a living and I don't want a light mode to AA. I have Google maps set to dark mode so I don't have the screen glaringly bright while driving long distance

[@mlskii]

I have both phones and tested them and definitely more like the android auto. Better voice commands and maps. Look like more advanced.

[@inspector4133]

Great job. I love the new Android Auto display. Looks great on my Audi. I've got the Audi Virtual Cockpit display. and I can keep the Audi nav on my instrument cluster and my Google maps (which shows current traffic) on my dash display. I feel surrounded by cool tech.

[@alphaapple1375]

Absolutely, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both beneficial to drivers who want to connect their smartphone to the touchscreen of the automotive head unit of their car to access phone calls, text messaging, maps (GPS), music, news, podcasts, and the old-fashioned radio. Just try to be a safe and responsible driver and not obsess over them too much for it would be dangerous as it doesn’t mitigate distracted driving. The safest possible way to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is to park your car before you intend to drive, especially with Apple or Google Maps.

[@normanli7085]

@@alphaapple1375 thats why Mazda only has touchscreen when using AC or AA and only when parked

[@alexandersprout7992]

Dude on the left is an Apple fan boy. While the dude on the right is unbiased, open to both.

[@PaulHo]

Coupon game is strong, but does Kentucky not have any decent food options?

[@josephf2157]

I was a little bit surprised, that he didn't use the ok Google command to activate Android Auto? Because it works really well again

[@FlyingSparks12336]

They edited that part out…

[@denziiey]

Android auto is more functional and driver oriented. It has a true splitscreen interface unlike Carplay and the static dashboard. Apple fans are too delusional. Plus Google Assistant is way smarter than Siri. Lol I don't wanna hear it!

[@hypernewlapse]

Android auto doesn’t span the entire screen on a lot of cars in which Apple is full screen (Toyota, Lynk and Co, Mazda…). And why do you even need the miniature of your album clogging the screen?

[@denziiey]

@hypernewlapse android auto does I. Fact full the entire screen now on most newer models. In fact it was always full screen on Mazda. I know cause I have one. Most manufacturers have updated their systems to work well with AA. Regarding the music album that Is annoying that you can't get rid of the split screen I find it dumb they think we constantly need maps in the bubble. We'll see but I've used both AA and Carplay and I find AA to be more intentional regarding being a driver focused system. Carplay is nice though but AA makes better use of the screen.

[@tamasbogdan9493]

Man but Android auto it's so laggy even in a flagship...

[@mosely25]

I have both. Android is better. Functional way better but also i like Apple look at times better. At times

[@denziiey]

@tamasbogdan9493 I don't experience lag on AA forever I will say they're have been seldom times it behaved uncharacteristically

[@Eric-W0EDG]

I really like how CarPlay’s Home Screen dynamically pops up my garage door opener control when I get within a half mile of home.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Uh no. What if you are just passing your house to go somewhere else

[@Eric-W0EDG]

@@NoThankUBeQuiet It just pops up in the corner and then goes away after you pass the house.

[@jeffk.158]

Did you guys connect over bluetooth? Did you find that apple is always prioiritized to connect over android, even when android was already connected? if so, how do you fix that?

[@CarConfections]

That is going to depend on what car you're in. I'm our BMW, the type of phone is saved into your drive profile and connected to the key. So when that key is in the vehicle, the phone connected to that profile is given priority connection

[@carcal170]

I have an apple device but I don’t use apple’s navigation. I use Waze for navigation. I don’t like it when Siri says “I can’t show you when you’re in the car!” when the answer can be enumerated not necessarily to be displayed on the screen.

[@westcoasto]

Get an Android and enjoy the freedom

[@tonyren.tr5]

4:18 For apple carplay the siri is accessed by pressing and holding the home button just like on iphones, although it would be better if there is an actual voice command button like android auto has

[@PLANETWATERMELON]

ACPlay hasn't had a Siri button in years.

[@ericschwartz100]

I will say that when I say, when I had my Google pixel within android auto in my car, between the actual connection and using Google assistant to send messages, I always had issues. I won't get all of my messages. I will have to reconnect and disconnect my phone 4 to 5 times each time I get in the car etc. etc. I got so exhausting and frustrating and tiring to use android auto. My 13 promax with CarPlay in my car, so seamless and intuitive. Yes, each company copies off each other, but the actual connection to my car system for displaying information, and Sierra, getting all of my messages 100%, can't complain whatsoever with CarPlay!

[@JeffChapman]

Nicely done, guys. Apple does have a setting for text messaging where it will read it out to you instead of requiring you to tap the notification. You just have to be okay with anyone in your car hearing those messages as they come in.

[@WhiteChaple]

Nope, thanks. Girlfriend is going to kill me

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

How hard is it to just have to accept reading it.

[@icebull1087]

how do you change the navigation app on carplay's dashboard?

[@ryanbachman380]

I know with text on Apple car play you can ask Siri to read unread text. Also, Google assistant is way better than Siri. Apple needs to update Siri tremendously

[@dalehuhtala9285]

Yup, same with AA...no need to touch the screen at all

[@pamgarcia8390]

So if you just want to play your radio. And not Open spotify. Do you turn off your android auto or are you allowed to play your radio my hitting another button?

[@CarConfections]

If you start the radio before you turn on AA, it'll work

[@cradilyz]

android auto wont let me type while the car is moving, but on carplay i dont have this issue, want to retire my iphone with an android but this is one of the big negatives of android that i'm facing

[@autograndeunlimited]

You shouldn't be typing while driving You can type now if you really want they updated it already with that ability.

[@cradilyz]

@@autograndeunlimited oh really? will test that soon, ended up buying an iphone tho but good to know for the future. Since I have wireless carplay/android auto I'm very used to driving off, most of the time I know the general direction as well, Android still lets you type when stopped completely (like waiting at a light) but i felt like it was too sensitive or didn't always work properly, like there was a delay, maybe its based on gps or something I'm not sure.

[@autograndeunlimited]

@cradilyz never had any issues with it. it let's you type anywhere now.

[@cradilyz]

@@autograndeunlimited I last tried it was maybe few months ago, haven't kept up to date with updates since then, seemed like the only workaround was to rewire stuff to that the headunit thinks I'm parked, I tried but couldnt get it working. I'll be keen to try it later.

[@autograndeunlimited]

@@cradilyz 👍

[@kaiting1981]

Who consumes more battery?

[@69Savageee]

Interesting why dont i have the sidebar on my AA? Its still that annoying bottom bar for me

[@CarConfections]

I believe that's part of its ability to adapt to the screen size. So far, we've tested 2 or 3 cars with 8-inch displays that chose the bottom navigation menu instead of the sidebar.

[@djplonghead5403]

I would say CarPlay makes more sense- larger buttons are easier to press while driving- but I much prefer the look of AA

[@zanderxxx2076]

I dont know but replying on messages using my native language using android auto it replied correctly and spelled properly letter by letter. Is it just me? And wallpaper has been on AA before coolwalk. I live in PH, using it on Nissan Navara

[@aaronwilson5978]

AA is the better software no question

[@KoldSteel1990]

I think the white mode is completely ugly on apple carplay. I prefer the dark mode as it blends in on Android Auto.

[@mohawkin]

What’s the system versions for the phones?

[@CarConfections]

IOS 16 and Android 13

[@kevcall]

Saw you trying to zoom in out with multitouch on AA.. Appears it doesn't work(yet)..?

[@dalehuhtala9285]

Yes, you can but there is a limit to how far you can zoom in and he was already there. He should have zoomed out and then back in to demonstrate that ability.

[@kevcall]

@@dalehuhtala9285 oh okay .. Maybe it's just mine then, multitouch doesn't appear to work on my screen (tbh not sure of it ever did now). I can use the buttons though.

[@MrKKrzys]

It was carplay :)

[@tipdog36]

I use both Samsung and Apple phones but prefer android auto which Google assistant is twice as good as siri aa gives user more control over what music I can play.

[@josephf2157]

Great job guys,. Question... Have a 2021 CX-5, I noticed that when I use the Waze navigation app, I am unable to get full screen like I get with Google maps? I was wondering if this is something that they're going to look into with the new Android Auto update? Have you guys noticed this at all? Once again great job and thank you in advance!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We don't typically use Waze so we haven't experienced that ourselves. But considering how fresh the Coolwalk update is, there are likely some app incompatibilities that will be fixed over time

[@sherriirrehs8377]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@omytupapa]

The messenger and WhatsApp displayig conversations on Android Auto is a hugeeeeee win thats it for me lol

[@brianmunday8182]

Was this an android auto vs car play review, or a Siri vs google assistant review.....

[@lifes_a_journey]

How can I get Facebook messenger on Android? I use to have it and can't figure out how to get it back.

[@CarConfections]

I've never had any issues with messages from FB Messenger showing up 🤔 not sure why that would happen

[@dalehuhtala9285]

Make sure it is in your app drawer and open it/use it in AA to verify it works...AA seems to remember that

[@Q8Police777]

Why is the map screen so small on Car Play. The gaps between the widgets is so huge and useless

[@robertcaudill6477]

I use to have android auto with my S22 ultra and it was a bad experience in my 2021 gmc Sierra. Android auto would lock up my phone not allowing me to interact with it even in emergency situations. I switched to an iPhone and have had a much better experience with Apple CarPlay.

[@CarConfections]

We also often find that the vehicle can change the experience since we switch test vehicles frequently

[@alishadlu9730]

Excellent post. 🙏

[@lani9779]

Hi Drew! 👋 Android Auto already offered wallpaper choices so that is not a new feature.

[@CarConfections]

Interesting... No one ever told me about that or else I would have used it 😅 thanks

[@lani9779]

@@CarConfections Now you can choose your favorite. 😋 I like the dusk and forest ones.. 😊

[@ryanm347]

Cp point never went up for one that were right

[@anthonyblaq8829]

The present dark theme is best on android

[@nick9115]

aye android auto wins for picking kendrick over uzi

[@gr_sik]

I also want to point out since I'm polish one thing that matters to me in this is also that in Android Auto there is actually polish version, while apple don't give a shit about us and there is only english version

[@carlosmcse]

Black and dark is a lot easier on the eyes when you’re driving.

[@mikeshay4866]

My android auto wont connect, keep saying phone. Not supported, s20 and fold 4, tried 3 different cable, sucks bad

[@LChatmanFL]

Really enjoyed this video...good choice for content.

[@CarConfections]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 👍

[@FatNorthernBigot]

The more I use Google Assistant, the more I'm convinced it uses voodoo, or some form of Harry Potter magic, it's scarily good.

[@Jake-iw6qm]

I don’t care what you say, Apple CarPlay does and always will look like the much cleaner UI. There’s a reason AA tried to copy AC and failed.

[@Ramirez_477]

I prefer AA UI tbh

[@TheHiFiTeam]

Nice google logo on the carplay :D

[@vi735]

Hi, thanks for the video, but there are two things that I, for me, makes AA unsafe and complicated to use. First, it doesn't allow you to write on the phone when the car is moving and the "safety pause." For me, it is a deal breaker and makes me want to go back to Apple. Is there any chance, you think that any of of those features will change any time soon?

[@djplonghead5403]

Doesn’t that make it safer?

[@n9amiwavelengthradio]

Liberal

[@colton979]

You can access siri on the side bar of CarPlay you just have to hold the app drawer button

[@lilman551000]

Android autodos give you reviews you just have to say Chick-fil-A instead of navigate to nearest Chick-fil-A

[@rezzz3plz]

"Tony Blair" not a history buff. I feel old.

[@darriontunstall3708]

I love chick-fil-A lol

[@jkashs2214]

Android Auto is better then AppleCarPlau for specific reasons. Apple VarPlay though is compatible with more cars

[@MeekMitts]

light mode is for heathens anyways, so as far as i can tell it was a queen sweep for AA xD

[@Cherries01]

I guess I’m so used to CarPlay wheee I tried the S23U and Android Auto on my 22 MDX, it was just a pain to operating. Using Waze, I could only use my phone to type location (oppose to CarPlay, I can use both the feature through the car and my phone), android auto wouldn’t let me stream the audio via KZbin video (again, CarPlay allows me to), I couldn’t really control the android auto through my steering wheel buttons. I did like the notification, the turn by turn on my HUD and Google voice commands. But everything else was a pain to navigate comparing to CarPlay.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Weird how zooming in on the map wasnt a consideration

[@AlanDike]

Dark mode is better anyways... Hell I keep my radio on night mode...

[@nongroupthought5076]

Just to add the graphical representation of Android Auto is pretty poor compared to what you get with Apple Car Play

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

100% true...

[@fdfc78]

Apple is still running off Steve Jobs technology.

[@tonyren.tr5]

Siri is still lacking behind to systems like Google and Alexa but I can see it will catch up. I'm a fan of almost every Apple things like iPhones, Apple Music, and Apple TV, and one day I hope Apple Carplay wins a comparison like this. like Apple is the largest company in the world

[@sptrader6316]

But Android has 72% of the cell phone market.

[@bookbeats3454]

Baaaaaah 🐑

[@KoldSteel1990]

You can't pinch to zoom the map on Apple car place?

[@larrymagana3722]

40 thousand car why not have gps built in ?

[@yamuson08]

Did this dude say Lil Uzi Vert was comparable to Kendrick? Never talk about hip-hop again 😂

[@MegaSatelite21]

This video is brought to you by Google

[@OnasaD]

Honestly Android auto used to have better wallpapers then CarPlay

[@fondoo]

i have a Oneplus 7 Pro with Android OS 12 and the Android Auto on my 2022 RX350L is god awful.

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

Android auto is slow and laggy, Apple carplay not. Apple carplay graphically has the best map with more overview. Atleast in my car (Volkswagen T-cross)

[@terrencebenjamin7241]

Never used android auto even though I have an android phone. My main phone is an iPhone. To speak on apple CarPlay, it’s buggy. Sometimes I ask for a command and it doesn’t carry it through. I would have to ask again. They need to fix this. The comparison of Apple Maps to google maps: Apple Maps can easily give you the wrong address unless you are specific as to where versus google maps already knowing where you want to go. But after that Apple Maps is more detailed when giving you turn by turn directions compared to google maps. But yes Siri’s glitch prone operation is on display in this comparison.

[@tommybahamax]

Have a iPhone 15 Pro Max and a S24 Ultra, Android auto STILL sucks! Carplay isn't much better but it absolutely wins in a vs.

[@davitkatamadze9477]

AA wins, it is more usefull but one thing that apple is doing better is animations which is also true for iphone vs android, I hope google will try to make smoother animations, great video!

[@tamasbogdan9493]

Fit sure,the AA looks so laggy and it's from a flagship phone

[@autograndeunlimited]

​@@tamasbogdan9493not it doesn't

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

Bullshit!! @@tamasbogdan9493

[@kingpin461]

You guys are so interesting and entertaining. 👍🏾

[@CarConfections]

Thank you!

[@T9TGm]

😎SamSung Galaxy Z Fold 4 - 7.6 Inch Screen Size 😎 Rules?

[@swannie4762]

Stop the presses: Siri is still useless. I’m an iPhone user and I utterly hate Siri.

[@tangotea7192]

AA on my car.

[@JeffChapman]

There is one big advantage for Apple CarPlay though, and that's Apple Maps. Verbal announcements for upcoming stop signs, street lights, red light or speed cameras, and "pass this light and on the next one turn right" spoken content are all missing on Google Maps. Not to mention Apple Maps' amazing 3D block mode.

[@steadycompsltd.]

Yes, if you live in one of the five places on earth that supports it. :-)

[@Quiselott]

​@@steadycompsltd.Honestly I prefer that my GPS speak as little as possible while I'm listening to music so its not a big con for me anyway. Unless its a speed trap, traffic, or an unexpected object in the road (which are supported) then dont bother me before my exit. If you wanted it ig its nice to have tho.

[@D777-v8x]

Yeah but blue bubbles

[@sunnydays9403]

My pants are too big 😢

[@davestadt49]

Both of you do a fantastic job. Thanks for the info. I still haven't figured it out yet with my 22 Equinox ,so I will try try again.🤔🤔

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Both systems are pretty well rounded and helpful when driving, so it's definitely worth setting them up if you can 👍

[@n9amiwavelengthradio]

Uh yea was gonna switch to iphone but nope I will be pissed driving with carp carplay.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Okay but the Richmond Rd. Chic Fil A sucks tbh!

[@CarConfections]

Yeah that one has no place to park 😬

[@KlayGoods123]

Android users holding back tears, no one uses cables anymore and CarPlay is king wirelessly. Cars are also more optimized for IOS and that’s never changing 🍎👑

[@autograndeunlimited]

Lmao cope harder. AA destroyed CP. AA is better both wired and wireless. Not to mention Apple maps is light years behind Google maps and Siri is light years behind GA

[@justcus]

Ain't no way lil bro is trying to drag google for "copying" apple when apple has been copying google non stop for 5+ years and has barely innovated since steve jobs passed.

[@ibanez1769]

You didn't test music quality, while I am an Android guy, AA music quality is absolutely horrible. If I don't need maps I now disconnect AA to have good music quality over bluetooth

[@dalehuhtala9285]

Probably depends on your head unit and the bandwidth it accepts over the AA connection. On my Genesis I don't hear any difference...and I'm pretty picky. Often has to do with settings to control your audio volume levels in the settings on the infotainment system

[@ibanez1769]

@Red Hagar tried multiple head units, stock and aftermarket, whether wireless or USB always sounds the same with AA running, tried messing with every singlw setting bass completely disappears, treble and mid go up, even tried different EQs. Sounds great on BT without AA running but as soon as it overrides everything and goes right back to shit. Apple Car play doesn't do it, it sounds the way its supposed to, but Im and Android guy. I found out a bunch of others online that have the same problem.

[@dalehuhtala9285]

@@ibanez1769 Hmmm, no problems with my GMC truck or my Genesis. Maybe because they're both wired...

[@luckyeevee13]

The left dude is one of apple's brainwashed victims lol trying so hard to deny that android auto is actually doing a better job at doing most of the tests being done in the video

[@japzone]

Light mode 🤢

[@alecmally5433]

Convergence! Cant stop it....ever.

[@semlohde1]

Show that Android auto on RAM uconnect 5 and the 12" screens of 2022-2024- only gives half screen size. Now allele carplay gives full screen google maps and full screen waze maps nav. Some idiot at RAM included the junk tomtom nav, that isn't even a child's graphic. Equal to pong. Again, while Apple can get a full screen nav, Android gives only half screen. Android - junk.

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

Why would you use the most terrible screen ..can you say Toyota 😫

[@MattCC16Gaming]

How is this a terrible screen? This is among the best!

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

@MattCC16 guess your Asian and can't see..open your eyes🤣

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

@MattCC16 my 2014 f150 screen was better quality than this crap from Toyota..

[@MattCC16Gaming]

@@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS that’s seriously messed up. Done with this conservation.

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

@MattCC16 next time give me a better answer because that one was pathetic 🤣

[@Car_conversati0nz]

4:58 It showed you Adriana’s 5h 56m away because you didn’t say nearest

[@pkoya341]

They were not looking for a store called Adrianas, they were trying to navigate to their friends address. Even if they were looking for a store picking something 5h away just because you didn't say nearest is the most pathetic excuse I've ever heard lol. Yall will say anything to back up your trash iPhones

[@ptrckwyn]

cuz they were pertaining to "Adriana's house" (i supposed Adriana's is their friend or relative), not a store with multiple branches, you dumbass lol

[@Darlemonte]

16 minutes... ???!!!!! For barely any to the point information.

[@CarConfections]

Tik Tok has ruined people's attention span. Not everything can or should be reduced to a minute, believe it or not 🤦‍♂️

[@LCARSADV]

Gosh apple maps is just the worst...still!

[@Retired_Radio_Ron]

iPhone is superior! Apple Maps ( in Canada at least ) is also much better. Apple Maps does traffic much faster and better. Google maps shows red constantly in places that there is little to no traffic currently there. Waze is not bad, but would be my third choice.

[@denziiey]

😂😂😂 Apple maps is trash bro. User experience may vary. Google maps always knows exactly what's going on. But again user experience may vary🤷🏽‍♂️ But hell no Apple Maps can be crowned superior!

[@Car_conversati0nz]

Apple is better of course. I convinced my dad to trade in his android for an iPhone 14 Pro MAX. He had to buy his newest one two years ago since my younger brother threw his in the toilet!! Also Samsung = Android