How do you use Android Auto? [Poll]

Android Auto and CarPlay have become invaluable tools in your car, but the features, tools, and ways you use them have changed over time. How are you using Android Auto today?

The core idea of ​​Android Auto is to extend the smartphone experience to your car’s display. There’s no need to set up additional apps or deal with complex pairing or subscriptions. The platform takes apps, notifications, and familiar experiences from your phone and presents them on your car’s display in a format that’s safe to use while driving.

No need to fuss, just practical.

But that too has changed since the platform first appeared.

For example, when Auto first came out, the only way to use it was to connect your device to a supported vehicle. Shortly after, Google began supporting the platform to run on mobile phone displays, extending its capabilities to virtually anyone. Third-party head units soon followed, adding support for older vehicles.

And as Android Auto looks different, so does the way you use it.

Google scaled back support for using Android Auto on phone displays, then removed it completely, focusing entirely on car displays. Since then, it has led to the debut of new standalone head units that take seconds to install and are generally very affordable.

The increased focus on automotive connectivity has also led to increased use of wireless Android Auto. Android Auto is now built into some cars, but is most commonly used by third-party adapters.

And on the other hand, Android Automotive is built to extend functionality for the next generation of cars.

what about you? Do you have a car with Android Auto? Have you stopped using the platform since it was removed from your phone screen?

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