Much like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto is a useful tool that transforms your smartphone into an in-vehicle infotainment hub when out on the road. For the most part, the feature's utility is confined to ...

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Open the Settings app on your Android phone. Navigate to Connected Devices (the second option), then Connection Preferences .

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Android Auto supports plenty of apps from Google Play, but sideloading can unlock more. These third-party options add features Google doesn't officially offer.

Want to watch YouTube on Android Auto? While Google blocks video apps for safety reasons, tools like AAAD can sideload apps such as CarStream and Fermata Auto, letting you watch YouTube on Android ...

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When it comes to software services, there is often a healthy variety no matter which platform you use. Certain products, however, enjoy a monopoly of sorts and become the default option for many.

Android Auto is an extension of the Android platform which is highly optimized for use in a moving vehicle. The system is designed to cut down on the number of interactions you'll have with your ...