Key Facts

• Android Auto allows users to search for destinations on their phone's Google Maps first, and then quickly select the destination on their car's display, utilizing the phone's larger keyboard and familiar interface for faster and more efficient navigation.
• Custom shortcuts can be created in Android Auto for specific contacts or Google Assistant actions, effectively turning routine tasks into one-touch buttons on the car's display, which can be set up by going to Settings > Android Auto > Customize launcher > Add a shortcut to the launcher.
• Android Auto automatically resumes the last media session as soon as it connects to the car, allowing users to pick up where they left off with their music or podcast without needing to search for playlists or navigate through menus.
• The Taskbar widgets option in Android Auto keeps a compact media widget pinned to the taskbar, enabling users to pause playback, skip tracks, or see what's playing without having to open the media app, and also displays other useful information depending on the task.
• Android Auto's feature to read incoming messages aloud and handle replies allows users to dictate responses and send them without taking their hands off the wheel, reducing distractions while driving, and can be enabled by going to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Android Auto and turning on Show message notifications.