Over 500 new and older vehicle models are compatible with Android Auto, an in-vehicle interface that mirrors the functionality of any compatible Android or Google device. The great thing about Android Auto is its ease of use and the simple connection process, but sometimes the process doesn’t go as smoothly as intended. In most cases,

Having Android Auto in your car opens up a lot of options while driving. Instead of having to fumble with the radio, manually answer phone calls, or even send messages, the Android Auto voice commands make things very simple. If you have a smartphone, you’re likely aware of things like Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant.

Android Auto is a helpful tool for connecting Android phones to a car’s dashboard. The app can be used in a variety of ways, including playing music from streaming apps, using Google Maps for directions, and making hands-free calls. However, things can quickly become frustrating if you rely on it daily and are experiencing connectivity

Engine air filters are a necessity for your vehicle. All internal combustion engines need air to run, and engine air filters let air into the engine while keeping out dirt, dust, and other particulate matter. Like all other air filters, they get dirty and need replacing every now and then. A dirty air filter can

If you have a car that comes with Apple CarPlay, you’ll be able to use it to navigate to any destination of your choosing. The default app you’ll be using is Apple Maps, but that isn’t a great fit for everybody. Luckily, you’re able to use a different app entirely if it’s not to your

Android Auto is usually a fairly stable service — as it kind of needs to be, since it’s something you’ll be using while driving. Its only real goal is to get your Android smartphone’s apps up onto your car’s infotainment system so you can quickly and easily flip between your maps and music and whatnot

You might not think about this very often, but in a vacuum, it’s kind of incredible that we have developed the technology to share information and functionality between two completely separate devices. With just a simple USB cord, a smartphone and a car’s infotainment system, once disparate systems, can momentarily become one. It’s a little

When digital displays first came along, your car’s infotainment system was pretty much just a way to blast your favorite tunes during road trips. However, things changed when Apple CarPlay was announced in 2013 and Android Auto in 2014. These innovations redefined the concept of infotainment in modern vehicles and transformed them into smart systems.

You probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your garage. For most of us, the garage is a liminal space that barely exists. It serves merely as a transitory point between being home and being someplace else, but it is capable of being so much more. The traditional garage was intended as an

In the 1990s, automobile companies were actively seeking ways to add more tech into vehicles, aiming to not only make cars more convenient but also safe, making the overall driving experience better. It was during this time that the concept of OnStar emerged thanks to General Motors, one of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers, who played