How to connect wireless Android Auto?
Android Auto serves as a seamless interface for connected cars, extending the functionality of our smartphone operating systems to enhance driving safety. With wireless Android Auto, you can easily connect to the large touchscreen in your car to provide directions, play music from your Spotify playlist, or send text messages without ever picking up the phone.
To connect wireless Android Auto, just follow these simple steps:
- Turn on your car and enable Bluetooth on both your phone and the car.
- Connect your phone to your car via Bluetooth.
- Open the Android Auto app on your phone, select the Wireless connection option, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
Once the initial setup is done, your phone will automatically connect to Android Auto whenever it's in range.
Why is my wireless Android Auto not working in the car?
Unfortunately, no wireless system is completely stable. When your wireless Android Auto doesn't work or constantly fails, you'll be really annoyed. There are many factors that can affect your wireless Android Auto connection (such as mobile phone, car compatibility). If your wireless Android Auto isn't working, you can try the following common troubleshooting methods to fix your wireless Android Auto.
1. Make sure you have compatible devices
a) Make sure you are connecting to a wireless Android Auto compatible car or aftermarket receiver.
If you are unsure, please contact your local car dealer
b) Make sure your country supports wireless Android Auto.
Google Assistant for Android Auto is available in the following countries:
- Australia
- Belgium
- Canada (English)
- Denmark
- France
- Germany
- India (English)
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- South Korea
- Sweden
- Thailand
- Türkiye
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
c) Make sure you have the Android Auto app on your phone.
i. Users running Android devices below 9 need to visit Google Play to download the Android Auto app. Starting with Android 10, Android Auto comes built-in to phones.
ii. Make sure your phone has 5GHz Wi-Fi.
2. Keep Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Location Services On
Wireless Android Auto requires pairing your phone to the car via Bluetooth, then transferring data over Wi-Fi. Make sure your car's infotainment system and your phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Check for interference
Wireless signals can be affected by interference. Make sure there are no other devices nearby causing signal interference.
4. Check the app's permissions
Check if the Android Auto app on your phone has the necessary permissions, including location access.
5. Reboot the phone
For most phones, press and hold the Power button for 30 seconds or tap Restart on the screen to reboot the phone.
6. Reboot or reset your infotainment system
Some cars may boot cleanly every time you turn them on. You can check your manual to see if there's a way to restart the system.
7. Update the phone system
The latest operating system fixes issues with older systems. For everything to work properly, please make sure your phone's operating system is the latest version.
8. Update Android Auto
Outdated versions of Android Auto can cause various issues on some devices. Update Android Auto to the latest version from the Google Play Store.
9. Clear storage/cache
Clear cache/storage for Android Auto app, Google app, Google Play services, and Google Play Store.
10. Check your connected car
Go to Settings > Advanced features > Android Auto > Connected car. Please check here that your car is not on the rejection list.
11. Uninstall and reinstall Android Auto
Although your Android Auto may be the latest version, the app may be corrupted. Removing Android Auto and then reinstalling it may be the solution.
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