To connect your phone to the Bluetooth in your car, follow these steps:
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Configure Bluetooth on your smartphone:
- For Android devices, go to Settings, tap on Bluetooth, and switch the toggle from OFF to ON.
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Activate Bluetooth on your phone:
- Click on the Bluetooth option.
- If the search does not start automatically, go to Bluetooth in Settings and then click on search after activating Bluetooth.
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Connect the Bluetooth device of your car stereo to your smartphone:
- Click on the indicated wheel.
To enable Bluetooth in your car, follow these steps:
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Press the CONFIG button on the car dashboard to activate Bluetooth.
- The location may vary slightly depending on the car model.
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Using the central radio wheel, find the Bluetooth Settings and select the Pair Device option.
The installation of Android Auto is free. It requires connecting your mobile device to the infotainment dashboard. Once the app is installed, you may also need to purchase a USB cable.
If your phone is not connecting to your car, try the following steps:
- Access the Android settings.
- In the search box at the top, search for "Battery Optimization."
- Select the appropriate option.
It is not possible to restart Android Auto as it depends on the smartphone and not the infotainment system. The system turns off when the smartphone is unplugged and restarts when it is reconnected.
To uninstall Android Auto, follow these steps:
- Find the application icon on the home screen or in the app drawer.
- Drag it to the Uninstall/Delete button or the trash can icon that appears on the screen.
- Long press on it.
The following Android versions are compatible with wireless projection:
- Any device with Android 11.0.
- Samsung or Google phones with Android 10.0.
- Android 9.0 on Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Note 8.
Android Auto Wireless works only with the latest smartphones, including:
- Smartphones with Android 11, such as Google Pixel.
- Samsung smartphones with Android 10.
- Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Note 8 with Android 9.
Around mid-2020, some older car models were unable to receive a software update for wireless Android Auto since its distribution began.