{"id":67456,"date":"2020-09-27T16:06:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-27T08:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=67456"},"modified":"2022-09-27T16:08:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T08:08:21","slug":"android-auto-stay-safe-alert-and-connected-on-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/09\/27\/android-auto-stay-safe-alert-and-connected-on-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Auto: Stay Safe, Alert, and Connected on the Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Road safety and rules are important\u00a0when driving, which is why Google developed\u00a0a new driving companion, the <strong>Android Auto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Navigate from your phone or from your car display, call, play music, and even read and reply to messages with Google Assistant!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4570\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/business\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2018\/11\/android_auto_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Connect to your car and start driving smartly with Android Auto<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You may think that the current Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Waze are already helpful when driving, but Google steps it up with a safer and powerful car-compatible application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Android Auto has a simplified interface, large buttons, and voice actions, making it easier to use the apps that you love while on the road.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2017\/01\/04\/expats-guide-owning-a-car-in-the-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expats\u2019 Guide to Owning a Car in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Your Google Assistant on Android Auto: Stay connected\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VBWPrc65GKg?list=PLOcMSsuppV4rCYbz-ufx4DyXNKBCzOjOp\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Just say &#8220;Ok Google&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Drivers will no longer need to even touch the screen with the hands-free Google Assistant. To avoid distraction, the text will not flash on the screen compared to the normal Assistant. Drivers are also able to answer calls, set reminders, check Google Calendar, or reply to messages with Google Assistant.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Your Google Assistant on Android Auto: Find and go\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xAvLyu2Tqn8?list=PLOcMSsuppV4rCYbz-ufx4DyXNKBCzOjOp\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Navigate Flawlessly<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Android Auto can connect to either Google Maps or Waze, whichever you prefer. Additionally, voice commands will inform drivers of incoming hazards, speed traps, and the fastest route. Drivers can command Google Assistant to reroute, change the destination, or find drive-ins restaurants or gas stations on the way.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Your Google Assistant on Android Auto: Get entertainment\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Qx8EuCmcQJk?list=PLOcMSsuppV4rCYbz-ufx4DyXNKBCzOjOp\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Stop, Look, Keep Listening<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Play your favorite album, listen to audiobooks, or jam with the radio as Android Auto\u00a0keeps you entertained. The application lets you use media apps such as Spotify, Google Play Music, Audible, and more!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2015\/01\/29\/car-and-traffic-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Car and Traffic Regulations<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Android Auto Compatible Devices<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Download the Android Auto from any Android 5.0 Lollipop device or higher (Marshmallow, Nougat, Oreo, Pie). Of course, as a driving companion, Android Auto will\u00a0automatically launch with car display models and aftermarket stereos connected to a smartphone.\u00a0Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.android.com\/auto\/#hit-the-road\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">compatible vehicles<\/a> on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.android.com\/auto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Setting Up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Check your car&#8217;s compatibility with the Android Auto\u00a0by simply plugging using a USB cable. Make sure that your car is parked, and you have time to set it up. If your car is not yet compatible, drivers may simply use the app from their phones.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/01\/02\/expats-guide-to-choosing-your-car-for-philippine-roads\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Choosing Your Car for Philippine Roads<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.android.com\/auto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android Auto<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/androidauto\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Support<br \/>\n<\/a>Images and videos courtesy of Android.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Road safety and rules are important in driving, which is why Google developed a new driving companion, the Android Auto. 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