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HOW TO CONNECT TO ANDROID AUTO

Difficulty Level: Novice | Time Required: 5 Minutes | Tools Required: None | Related Parts, Products, Services or Technology: Android™ smartphone required

If your vehicle is compatible with Android Auto,^† you can access your favorite smartphone features through your vehicle’s infotainment system:^†

Make/receive calls
Navigate with Google Maps™
Access your media and music apps
Get hands-free help with Google Assistant™^†
And more

TO USE ANDROID AUTO, YOU MUST FIRST CONNECT YOUR PHONE TO YOUR VEHICLE.

Connect Wirelessly

CONNECT THROUGH USB PORT

1. Your vehicle must be parked the first time you connect.

2. Using your phone’s cable, connect your phone to the vehicle’s USB data port.^† Ensure you are using the USB cable provided by your phone manufacturer to avoid connectivity issues.

3. If Android Auto is not pre-installed on your Android device, download the app on Google Play. Your phone may ask you to download pre-installed apps for Android Auto, like Google Maps, or update to the newest version of the app.

4. If Android Auto does not automatically launch, touch the Projection icon or the Android Auto icon on your vehicle’s center display.

5. Follow the prompts on your vehicle’s center display and on your phone to start.

6. You will be asked to accept Terms before using the feature.

7. When Android Auto is active, the center display will show the phone apps that are accessible.

CONNECT WIRELESSLY

Only select phones and select vehicles support this feature. If your vehicle and phone do offer this option, work through these steps to set up a wireless^† connection:

1. Make sure your vehicle is parked.

2. If Android Auto is not pre-installed on your Android device, download the app on Google Play. Your phone may also ask you to download pre-installed apps for Android Auto, like Google Maps, or update to the newest version of the app.

3. Tap the gray Android Auto icon on the center display.

4. Pair/connect your phone to the infotainment system using Bluetooth®.^†

5. Follow the prompts on the screen and on your phone to start.

5. You will be asked to accept Terms before using the feature.

On some vehicles, if you plug your phone in via USB, the system will ask if you’d like to allow a wireless connection in the future. If you agree, the next time you go for a drive, your phone will automatically connect wirelessly with Android Auto.

For your security, please don't include personal info such as phone number, address or credit card details.

Minimum Phone Requirements

Vehicle Compatibility Site

Android Auto Website

Android Auto Apps

Android Auto Help

How to Pair Your Bluetooth Smartphone

Q&As

CAN I USE ANDROID AUTO WHEN MY PHONE IS CONNECTED ONLY BY BLUETOOTH?

It depends on how your vehicle is equipped. On some models, you can use Android Auto wirelessly without plugging in if you have a compatible phone. On other models, your device must be tethered by a USB cord to use Android Auto.

CAN I USE MY USB CABLE TO CHARGE MY PHONE WITHOUT USING ANDROID AUTO?

You can charge your phone and have Android Auto running in the background. Just plug in your phone and hit the Home button. You can also disable Android Auto in the “Settings” menu to enable the charge-only function using the USB cord.

CAN I STOP ANDROID AUTO SCREEN FROM AUTOMATICALLY LAUNCHING?

For older vehicle modules, the screen does not automatically launch by default. However, users can adjust their phone settings to enable or disable automatic screen launching.

In newer vehicle modules, the screen will return to its last state by default. However, users can modify their phone settings to enable/disable automatic screen launching.

WHY IS ALBUM ART FUZZY OR PIXELATED ON-SCREEN WHILE USING ANDROID AUTO?

The quality of the album art depends on the size of the image that is available with the song. If the image is small, it appears blurry when stretched to fit the album art window in the Now Playing screen.

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To find out if your vehicle has this feature, contact your dealer or refer to your vehicle’s equipment list. Please check your Owner’s Manual for more information about features.

ATS Coupe 2016-2019
ATS Sedan 2016-2019
ATS-V Coupe 2016-2019
ATS-V Sedan 2016-2019
CT4 2020-2022
CT5 2020-2022

CT6 2016-2018, 2020-2022
CT6 Sedan 2019
CTS Sedan 2016-2019
CTS-V Sedan 2016-2019
ELR 2016 ELR
Escalade/Escalade ESV 2016-2022

XT4 2019-2022
XT5 2018-2022
XT6 2020-2022
XTS 2016-2019