{"id":12808,"date":"2025-04-12T05:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T05:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/12808\/"},"modified":"2025-04-12T05:23:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T05:23:12","slug":"i-really-wish-these-7-apps-worked-on-android-auto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/12808\/","title":{"rendered":"I really wish these 7 apps worked on Android Auto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"Android Auto Most Used Apps on Taskbar\"  alt=\"Android Auto Most Used Apps on Taskbar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Android-Auto-Most-Used-Apps-on-Taskbar.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>C. Scott Brown \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>I wholly understand why Google disallows some apps to run on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/how-to-turn-off-android-auto-3272551\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android Auto<\/a> and why some developers resist including support on their apps. After all, having a built-in screen that displays videos or web pages on a car\u2019s dashboard is just as distracting as using a phone while driving. But to say that Android Auto\u2019s app talents aren\u2019t fully realized isn\u2019t an understatement.<\/p>\n<p>It appears that we may soon get game support on Android Auto, and Gemini support is looming large, too. However, I\u2019d love to see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/best-android-apps-312570\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gaggle of great apps<\/a> that support Google\u2019s smart car dashboard. This is my Android Auto apps wishlist.<\/p>\n<p>Which app would you like to see gain Android Auto support?<\/p>\n<p>596 votes<\/p>\n<p>Google Tasks<\/p>\n<p>7%<\/p>\n<p>Google Keep<\/p>\n<p>8%<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb<\/p>\n<p>1%<\/p>\n<p>Google Drive<\/p>\n<p>5%<\/p>\n<p>Fitbit<\/p>\n<p>2%<\/p>\n<p>Slack<\/p>\n<p>5%<\/p>\n<p>YouTube<\/p>\n<p>62%<\/p>\n<p>Another app (elaborate in the comments)<\/p>\n<p>10%<\/p>\n<p>Google Tasks<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google tasks feature 1\"  alt=\"google tasks feature 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/google-tasks-feature-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll notice several Google apps on this list, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/google-tasks-3535447\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tasks would be among the most useful<\/a>. While I use the to-do app to keep track of brief lists, from groceries to purchase to checklists for when we leave our apartment, I\u2019d love its inclusion on Android Auto, specifically for the latter use case.<\/p>\n<p>I juggle multiple items across my pockets, glove box, carry bag, and back seats. If something is not in a particular place or pocket, I\u2019ll constantly worry if it\u2019s indeed with me. The solution? I could pull up a Google Tasks list on the Android Auto screen, checking off items as I go.<\/p>\n<p>The benefit of using the Android Auto screen instead of a phone is that I often stow my phone in the glove box, out of sight (smash-and-grab is a thing in my country). Of course, bringing up a Task list while parked would also be useful.<\/p>\n<p>Tasks could be used in other ways on the road, too:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A checklist for important car components to address before heading off on a trip. Think tire pressure, oil levels, washer fluid, etc.<\/li>\n<li>A list of items you\u2019ve packed in an emergency kit, the trunk, or glove box. It can offer quick reference when required, so you don\u2019t rummage through the wrong bag or compartment.<\/li>\n<li>General to-dos added using Google Assistant within the car itself. I often remember things I need to do while driving. It would be helpful to access these from the dashboard if required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Google Keep<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"google keep text formatting 1\"  alt=\"google keep text formatting 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/google-keep-text-formatting-1-scaled.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Joe Maring \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>I use Keep as Google intended: a stack of digital sticky notes containing info I often reference. For the most part, Keep harbors many of my road trip plans, from overall forecast details I\u2019ve pulled together for a trip, to lockbox combinations, destination addresses, and other tidbits that may come in handy on the road.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d love to pull up this information for quick personal reference purposes or for my partner to consult in the passenger seat. Again, I could share various notes with her to access on her phone, but her device isn\u2019t always at hand. It\u2019s also far less time-consuming to navigate the Auto screen, tap Keep, and view the check-in process right there than digging through a bag to find a smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>Airbnb<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"airbnb android app listings 1\"  alt=\"airbnb android app listings 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/airbnb-android-app-listings-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>Several apps offer native messaging systems. One such app that I use often while traveling is Airbnb. I\u2019ve often received messages from hosts that I fail to check because I\u2019m on the road and didn\u2019t receive a notification on my smartwatch or didn\u2019t hear my phone. This is particularly important, especially when the host requires a face-to-face meeting before letting you in. Communication between parties is vital in this case.<\/p>\n<p>With Android Auto support, I could easily hear the message read out loud and decide to reply. Alternatively, my partner could converse with them via the Auto screen for quick-fire responses. This would ensure timely information exchange.<\/p>\n<p>Accessing the app through Auto would also be helpful to view other information, like the check-in procedure, the stay\u2019s address, and the host\u2019s number should I need to call them via the Phone app.<\/p>\n<p>Google Drive<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Google Drive featured stock photo 6\"  alt=\"Google Drive featured stock photo 6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Google-Drive-featured-stock-photo-6.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Edgar Cervantes \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever saved a vital document listing contacts for your trip, a PDF map explaining exactly which unmarked gravel roads to take, or a reservation confirmation you can\u2019t find in its origin app? If you answered \u201cno,\u201d it\u2019s likely that accessing Google Drive files on Android Auto won\u2019t appeal to you, but it makes sense if you ever find yourself in the above situations.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, I keep my phone out of reach, so easy access to information is super important to me while driving. Opening these apps via Auto would significantly improve the quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Slack<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"slack android app splash screen 1\"  alt=\"slack android app splash screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/slack-android-app-splash-screen-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>I mentioned that several messaging apps aren\u2019t supported on Android Auto, and Slack seems to be the most egregious missing piece. I use it often to communicate with colleagues, and replying to DMs or channel messages while on the road would be extremely useful. This is particularly important for me as someone who regularly forgets to set their status when AFK.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, Slack\u2019s absence from Auto is odd, considering that Microsoft Teams, Discord, Zoom Meetings, and Google Chat all work on the platform.<\/p>\n<p>Fitbit<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"fitbit android app splash screen 1\"  alt=\"fitbit android app splash screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fitbit-android-app-splash-screen-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how your vitals fluctuate while driving? I often go back to view my fitness data after I\u2019ve completed a long trip to see how my body responds in certain moments. How high did my heart rate spike when that massive 18-wheeler cut in front of me? A small Fitbit dashboard display would offer such insight without distraction.<\/p>\n<p>Google is also uniquely positioned to integrate its driving and personal health platforms to improve drivers\u2019 well-being. Using Fitbit-garnered body data as a base, Android Auto could include suggested rest periods based on drive time, time of day, sleep quality, and heart rate info. Auto, in turn, could offer stop suggestions, like the nearest fuel station or point of interest.<\/p>\n<p>The potential for innovation is far broader than simply displaying my heart rate on the infotainment screen, and hopefully, Google will realize this eventually.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_Ch\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"youtube android app home screen 1\"  alt=\"youtube android app home screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/youtube-android-app-home-screen-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Andy Walker \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>Finally, yes. No one should watch video while driving, and that\u2019s not what I\u2019m advocating for here. YouTube, as much as it\u2019s a repository for video, hosts a slew of really great driving playlists and podcasts that I wish I could access in my car.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure it adheres to safety requirements, Google could disable video but enable audio while the car is moving, allowing users to enjoy these. Once the vehicle comes to a halt, the video can be re-enabled. It would be great to catch up on sports highlights while waiting around a mall parking lot or view a quick visual tour of a town I\u2019ve just entered.<\/p>\n<p>I know I could access content via YouTube Music, but I don\u2019t have the app and am not about to use it over Spotify.<\/p>\n<p>I could get YouTube to work unofficially using a tool like Fermata, but it\u2019s no longer under active development. It would be great if Google offered official support for playback on the Android Auto screen.<\/p>\n<p>Is there an app you wish worked on Android Auto? Please drop your contender in the comments section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"C. 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