What Does Android Auto Allow You to Do?

Android Auto brings apps to your phone screen or car display so you can focus while you drive. You can control features like navigation, maps, calls, text messages, and music.

Can Android Auto play text messages?

Android Auto will let you hear messages – such as texts and WhatsApp and Facebook messages – and you can reply with your voice. … Be aware, however, Android Auto will not read your email to you without a third-party app (see below).

Is Android Auto really necessary?

Verdict. Android Auto is a great way to get Android features in your car without using your phone while driving. … It’s not perfect – more app support would be helpful, and there’s really no excuse for Google’s own apps to not support Android Auto, plus there are clearly some bugs that need to be worked out.