When the USB cable connects at both ends to a phone with Android Auto and a vehicle that offers it, the phone will wake up and recognize it is now being connected to a vehicle with the capability. Step 2 – Answer A few Questions On Your Phone

When the phone wakes up Android Auto, DO NOT start hitting answers to the questions before reading the rest of this story. It takes a minute to find the right one if the first doesn’t get you started. In some vehicles, the USB ports are not all linked to the ability to communicate with Android Auto. Your phone will charge while you drive, so don’t worry about depleting your battery while using these apps. The vehicle needs to be on when you do all of this of course. Rather, you use the larger square end of your cable, called a USB cable. You don’t connect it to the old-fashioned 12-Volt DC power hole (the round one). The first step is to get your phone charger cable, or cord, and plug it into the phone and then also into one of the USB ports in the car’s console or dashboard. Many of the features are so self-explanatory, just connecting the phone to the car will be all most users need to begin taking advantage of Android Auto. Let’s jump to how to start using Android Auto. Some apps, like messaging will also work if you allow them to. These will be directly integrated into your vehicle’s screens and sound systems. The main benefits are the ability to use the best navigation tools in the world, Google Maps and Waze, along with music in your vehicle. A recent study conducted by AAA determined that using Android Auto is less distracting than using the native navigation and music apps built into the car. It allows you to quickly, safely, and with minimal distraction to use many of your phone’s features while in your vehicle. Android Auto works with any modern Samsung or Google phone.

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