I finally found a way to watch videos on Android Auto; it changed my waiting game
Android Police 2026-07-10 11:00:31
Context: Android Auto, a system designed to prioritize safety, lacks native support for video playback, limiting its entertainment capabilities. However, an open-source app called Fermata Auto has been discovered, allowing users to play videos, access YouTube, IPTV streams, and browse the web on their car's screen. This app has transformed the author's car entertainment system, providing a more comprehensive and integrated experience.
Key Facts
- Fermata Auto is a free Android Auto app that adds video playback, IPTV, and web browsing support to a car's infotainment system, allowing users to play back their own media, access YouTube, and view IPTV streams.
- The app integrates with Android Auto and can pull up IPTV streams, as well as play back content stored locally on the user's phone or streaming over the network.
- The author, Dhruv Bhutani, has covered the Android ecosystem since 2010 and has attended major industry events, including Mobile World Congress eight times and IFA Berlin five times.
- Installing Fermata Auto requires users to grab the APK file from the GitHub page, enable developer mode in Android Auto, and install it like any other app.
- The app's developer has integrated disparate functions, including video apps, IPTV apps, streaming apps, and browsers, into a single spot, providing a seamless user experience.