Android Auto is a feature that allows you to easily and safely use your phone in the car, such as music and navigation apps. In most cases, you'll need a cable to connect your phone to your car via a wired connection to get the most out of Android Auto.
However, for some phones and cars, you can more easily use Android Auto's wireless connection. Let's find out if you can try this feature and, if so, how to use Android Auto wirelessly.
Table of Contents
- Wireless Android Auto phone support
- Android Auto's built-in wireless connection method
- What if my car only has a wired connection and no built-in wireless Android Auto?
Wireless Android Auto phone support
An Android phone that meets the requirements for wireless Android Auto is one of the prerequisites. The mobile phone must meet the following requirements:
- Any phone with Android 11.0 and later versions
- A Google or Samsung phone with Android 10.0
- A Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ or Note 8, with Android 9.0
- Supports 5GHz Wi-Fi, as wireless Android Auto uses Bluetooth pairing and 5GHz Wi-Fi for data transmission.
- An active data plan
Android Auto's built-in wireless connection method
Generally, wireless Android Auto is only available on models from around 2021 and later, as it's the most recent feature. Of course, keep in mind that not all vehicles from different manufacturers have wireless Android Auto, and compatibility may vary depending on the specific configuration of the model you purchase.
Which cars offer wireless Android Auto for 2022?
- Acura: MDX, RDX
- Audi: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-Tron, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8
- BMW: 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, iX, i4, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4
- Buick: Enclave, Encore GX, Envision
- Cadillac: CT4, CT5, Escalade/Escalade ESV, XT4, XT5, XT6
- Chevrolet: Blazer, Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Corvette, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Silverado 1500 LTD, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban/Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse
- Chrysler: Pacifica
- Dodge: Durango
- Ford: Bronco, Edge, E-Transit, Expedition/Expedition Max, F-150, F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E
- GMC: Acadia, Hummer EV, Sierra 1500, Sierra 1500 LTD, Terrain, Yukon/Yukon XL
- Honda: Accord, Civic
- Hyundai: Accent, Elantra, Ioniq (excludes Ioniq 5), Kona, Kona EV, Palisade, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Venue
- Infiniti: Q50, Q60, QX50, QX55, QX60, QX80
- Jeep: Compass, Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
- Kia: Carnival, Forte, K5, Niro, Rio, Sorento
- Lincoln: Navigator, Nautilus
- Maserati: Ghibli, Levante, MC20, Quattroporte
- Porsche: 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan
- Ram: 1500, 2500/3500, ProMaster
- Toyota: Tundra
- Volkswagen: Arteon, Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI/Golf R, ID.4, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan
If your car supports wireless Android Auto, pairing is simple. Each manufacturer's system works differently, but in most cases, you can use wireless Android Auto by following these five steps:
- If you don't have Android Auto on your phone, you need to download Android Auto from the Google Play Store
- Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your phone
- Turn on your car > Press the Android Auto button on your multimedia system screen > Press "Connect a phone"
- On your phone > Bluetooth > Pair your car with your phone
- Grant all necessary permissions to Android Auto
Now you can use Android Auto wirelessly without any issues. If you encounter any problems with wireless Android Auto, follow our troubleshooting steps to resolve them .
What if my car only has a wired connection and no built-in wireless Android Auto?
The easiest way to wirelessly add Android Auto to a car that already supports the wired version is to use a USB dongle. Currently, Smart Box offers four products with different features. Here's a comparison of the four products:
