Do You Need Bluetooth on for Android Auto?
Contents Important: the First Time You Connect Your Phone to the Car, You’re Required to Pair Your Phone and Car via Bluetooth. for Best Results, Keep...
Important: The first time you connect your phone to the car, you’re required to pair your phone and car via Bluetooth. For best results, keep Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Location Services turned on during setup. Make sure your car is in park (P) and allow time to set up Android Auto before you start your drive.
Does Android Auto require Bluetooth?
But what’s sometime confusing for many is that despite using a wired connection, Bluetooth is still required for Android Auto to run. In other words, despite running Android Auto on your car’s screen using a USB cable, the device still needs to be paired with the vehicle’s head unit via Bluetooth as well.
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Why does Android Auto require Bluetooth?
A: Android manufactures implement a variety of Bluetooth standards as well as Hardware SoC’s (System on a Chip). Android Auto needs to work reliably in your vehicle so the standard is to connect over Bluetooth HFP for voice calls.
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