[Update: Details] Google Meet for Android Auto now rolling out widely
9to5 Google 2026-06-18 16:39:00
Context: Google has confirmed the full rollout of Google Meet for Android Auto, allowing users to make conference calls directly from their vehicles. The feature, which was hinted at almost two months ago, is now rolling out widely and is expected to be fully complete by June 2026. Users with supported Android Auto head units will be able to access Google Meet automatically when their phone is connected.
Key Facts
- Google Meet for Android Auto is now rolling out widely, with a full rollout expected to be complete by June 2026, and will work automatically when a phone is connected to a supported Android Auto head unit.
- The feature is enabled by default, and users will see a notification on their in-car dashboard informing them that "Meet is available" when they log in, with a streamlined onboarding process requiring a one-time app restart.
- When launching Google Meet for the first time on Android Auto, users will need to open and restart the Google Meet app on their device before it works seamlessly with Android Auto, after which they will see a familiar contact and call list UI.
- The in-car interface for Google Meet includes a tab for "Scheduled" calls or meetings and a "History" tab where users can call any previously called contacts, with the ability to initiate a call, mute, connect to other Bluetooth accessories, or end the call.
- When a call starts, the phone reverts to "On-the-go" mode, which limits certain options, disables the camera, and streamlines the interface to eliminate distractions, with some features like the raise hand feature not available in the car interface.