Good stuff, Steve. My problem is that Android Auto doesn't always connect and I have to go into the settings and click on Android Auto there to get a connection.
@@mallamcoin5655 It really hasn't got much better in my 2024 Corolla. In at least half of my start-ups, I have to connect manually. What is the most upsetting is that I don't have hands--free phone until it has a connection. If my phone rings while driving, I have to pull over to legally answer it. WTF?
Is there any way to bring up a destination map with out the little "info" box being on the screen? For me that info box impedes being able to see the map clearly.
Thanks! This is helpful as an iPhone user considering returning to android - I wanted to see some basic usage to give an idea of the look and feel differences to CarPlay (there aren’t too many)
If your on a long trip is there any way to have Google navigation on with music playing at the same time so you can listen to the radio when navigation info isnt neing given?
@@szabiyt oops. I just linked you to this from your other comment. Android is a little tricky sometimes. It should be just a matter of toggling on the feature when you pair your phone. Unfortunately, Android can sometimes require a lot of deep settings be changed on the phone and sometimes, you have to wire connect it first before it will work wirelessly.
@ oh man! I always forget to check where my comments are coming from. I didn’t know that it wasn’t on the Euro models but that explains why my videos didn’t help
Hey I have Toyota Rav 4, 2025 hybrid. I have Waze, lyft app but sounds not coming I don't know why? And any video I play like UA-cam I can't increase sound it displayed message audio turn off please tell me how to fix it
What is the version of this android auto? I have a car with display as you have, but I have another form of widgets (not round) and my panel of widgets is on the bottom, not on the left side.
But can you use satellite radio, or any other function of the Toyota head unit with Google maps from Android auto at the same time? If I'm using Nav, I lose control of any radio function because it will not split screen.
@@adrock1978 just hit the Toyota icon on the screen to return to the factory radio features. Or set the presets you like and use the arrow on the steering wheel to change stations
Good video, Thank you!. But I have a problem when I try to hear from other apps on my Android cellphone. There's a message that says: Audio paused. Volume will not be adjusted. And it's true.... the volume can't be adjusted. Can you help me?
2024 Rav4 Prime -- If you are in the Android Auto display and want to play music from AM/FM/XM it takes many button pokes to do that ----- OR just say "Hey Toyota" which activates the car's voice assistant. In the case, "Hey Toyota Play XM" will start XM radio and still keep you in AA mode! If you want your phone, just speak "Hey Google". If you want your car just say "Hey Toyota". No button pushing.
Hey Steve, I just picked up a 2025 Camry Hybrid XSE. First time having a car with Android Auto. I have a problem accessing my USB drive with all my music from the screen. I know how to do it from the steering wheel but I have to cycle through various options that I don't use. Would it be better to turn of android auto? Any help would be greatly appreciated
Very helpful video! Android auto automatically connects to car as soon as you turn on the engine. it is so annoying that I have to disconnect, open maps, and reconnect for the maps to show up. Is there a way where I dont have to?
@@Estebanpala not sure I understand the issue. If Android Auto automatically connects, the maps should show as icons in the screen. Just touch the map icon (Waze or Google Maps).
Hello, When I view my messages through Facebook messanger on my Android auto is there a way to go back to the previous screen other than pressing that keypad looking button?? Also, I'm not getting text message or messanger alerts coming through my Android auto. How do I enable that? Thank you.
I hope someone can help with this, I am also having the same issue with my new 2024 RAV4 LE, I don't get alerts when text messages come in. I've had it for 3 weeks and still can't get it to work.
In my 25 camry whenever i get a traffic alert like a lane change alert it mutes the audio however i cannot get it back without closing the app and restarting. Anyone else have this issue?
Hi Steve, I have Toyota Venza 2024 When I connect my Android device to raise the volume gives me that the sound is a pused and I can't Lower or raise the volume. Can you help me ?!
@@aminajoha721 I’m betting that you’re trying to listen to something that isn’t one of the Android apps… probably UA-cam. You have to disconnect the Android auto for it to work
@@aminajoha721 it’s easier than that. Hit the “settings” gear on the main screen and then “Bluetooth and devices.” Select your phone and you’ll see the three things you can toggle on and off. Toggle on phone and media and it will toggle off Android auto. You can then stream any audio from the phone to the audio system and control the volume. The down side is that you can’t have your maps display
I have a 2021 mitsubishi outlander sport and it has android auto and so does my Samsung Galaxy a53 5g. However, I can't get my android auto to work in my vehicle. I've even tried connecting wireless with no luck. I've updated the app, I've reset the infotainment system in my vehicle also and it still won't connect. So I bought a android auto adapter and can't even get that to connect and show it on my display. For 6 months I've been trying to figure it out with no luck whatsoever. What am I doing wrong? I need some much needed assistant or suggestions on how to activate and connect with my phone.
I’m not familiar with that particular phone but not all android phones are compatible with Android Auto. If that phone has the older USB-Micro connection, it will not work. It must have the USB-C into the phone. The older ones show Android Auto but it’s a primitive version of it and it doesn’t work on modern cars. If that doesn’t answer it, find somebody else with a different Android phone and see if it will connect. If it does, then it definitely is a phone issue
My phone is a 2023 and it does have the USB-C. I searched the year and model of my car asking if it's equipped with the android auto feature. The results was the same, yes it comes standard with android auto capabilities. I took it to the dealership to ask the salesman that sold me the vehicle could show me how it worked. He wasn't working there anymore therefore, another salesman offered to assist me. His cord wasn't activating either which baffled him. Through the car settings he clicked on reset all which caused the android auto was removed from the car's system. He left me hanging because he didn't know why it was removed. After that I spent 2 months searching how to add android auto featured back into the card system. Reset the infotainment system by unplugging fuse and plugging I back to. Resetting it worked, however it still won't connect with my phone. The android auto adapter I purchased won't connect either?
Hi, what mobile phone do you use? I see that you have Android Auto connected, unfortunately it doesn't work for me, I have a Google Pixel 6Pro (Android 15). Apple Car works without a problem.
I did this video with one of my salesman's phones and I don't know what model it was. The Pixel should work if the car is Android Auto compatible. There are some 2019-2020 models that are Apple CarPlay compatible but not Android Auto. What year and model is your car?
@@rav4-b9n That phone should work. I suspect there is a setting problem somewhere on your phone. I have seen cases where an Android phone first needs a tethered connection before the wireless one works. Try plugging into the data port (USB-A) and see if Android Auto is enabled. Then, unplug it and go into the car setting and select to use it as Android Auto. It should work at that point.
@@TrainerSteveClifford Thanks, AndroidAuto connected via cable works 🙏. After disconnecting the usb cable, I tried via bluetooth. The AndroidAuto switch option is already available, but if I try to switch it, nothing happens, as if it tries to connect and the switch immediately switches to the off position. Can't it be deactivated by the dealer? Phone calls and media via bluetooth work, when I connect the usb cable, it switches to android auto. AndroidAuto doesn't work via Bluetooth :( sory my english.
I send greetings Steve, I contacted the representative office in my country and they confirmed that AndroidAuto is only available via cable... probably there will be some restrictions within the EU. :(
I added my device to my New RAV4 LIMITED HYBRID 2024, but it's unable to play the Samsung Music media, and always shows me the option media is unavailable. I'm able to connect to Spotify and UA-cam Music but I don't want them, My preference is Samsung Music. Hope to hear from you as soon as possible Regards
@@Fadel1943 I can’t change how Samsung or Toyota set up the systems they did. I don’t have a Samsung phone to check it but if that music icon doesn’t show up as an available music source, then it isn’t part of the suite of available apps. One work around is to not use Android auto. I have a video that shows this. ua-cam.com/video/Y0mgjBcOInc/v-deo.html
Good stuff, Steve. My problem is that Android Auto doesn't always connect and I have to go into the settings and click on Android Auto there to get a connection.
Agree. My 2023 Venza doesn't always connect automatically. I have to go through the manual steps in settings.
Thanks. Good to know that I'm not the only one.
Me too
@@mallamcoin5655 It really hasn't got much better in my 2024 Corolla. In at least half of my start-ups, I have to connect manually. What is the most upsetting is that I don't have hands--free phone until it has a connection. If my phone rings while driving, I have to pull over to legally answer it. WTF?
2023 corolla here...same issue. The dealer couldn't fix it
Another very informative tutorial Steve. Been pulling my hair out over how to get from the map back to the Home screen. Thanks so much.
Really like your way of speaking. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for the video...helpful!
Thank you Steve for all your videos, they really help. Is there a way to mute or lower the radio volume when navigation is talking? 2024 Venza Ltd.
@@paulbaril4757 I know exactly what you’re talking about and it happens on 2023 and newer Toyotas. I haven’t yet figured out how to make that happen
Is there any way to bring up a destination map with out the little "info" box being on the screen? For me that info box impedes being able to see the map clearly.
Thanks! This is helpful as an iPhone user considering returning to android - I wanted to see some basic usage to give an idea of the look and feel differences to CarPlay (there aren’t too many)
If your on a long trip is there any way to have Google navigation on with music playing at the same time so you can listen to the radio when navigation info isnt neing given?
I did not find the mentioned video about how to set up wireless android auto.
@@szabiyt oops. I just linked you to this from your other comment. Android is a little tricky sometimes. It should be just a matter of toggling on the feature when you pair your phone. Unfortunately, Android can sometimes require a lot of deep settings be changed on the phone and sometimes, you have to wire connect it first before it will work wirelessly.
@@TrainerSteveClifford After few more search and read, I did find wireless android auto is not available in European Rav4.
@ oh man! I always forget to check where my comments are coming from. I didn’t know that it wasn’t on the Euro models but that explains why my videos didn’t help
@@TrainerSteveClifford I need to use the old school method, plug in wire.
Hi Steve!! 🎉First of all, Thank you so much for these videos! Question: Does the multi panel display allow more than two panels?
Very helpful, thanks so much!!!
Hey I have Toyota Rav 4, 2025 hybrid. I have Waze, lyft app but sounds not coming I don't know why? And any video I play like UA-cam I can't increase sound it displayed message audio turn off please tell me how to fix it
What is the version of this android auto? I have a car with display as you have, but I have another form of widgets (not round) and my panel of widgets is on the bottom, not on the left side.
But can you use satellite radio, or any other function of the Toyota head unit with Google maps from Android auto at the same time? If I'm using Nav, I lose control of any radio function because it will not split screen.
@@adrock1978 just hit the Toyota icon on the screen to return to the factory radio features. Or set the presets you like and use the arrow on the steering wheel to change stations
Good video, Thank you!. But I have a problem when I try to hear from other apps on my Android cellphone. There's a message that says: Audio paused. Volume will not be adjusted. And it's true.... the volume can't be adjusted. Can you help me?
@@nidiacosnuelo nope. That’s an Android thing. They limit what works in the car, just as Apple does
@TrainerSteveClifford, thank you, it's strange, that only happens with Toyota... Thank you again.
2024 Rav4 Prime -- If you are in the Android Auto display and want to play music from AM/FM/XM it takes many button pokes to do that ----- OR just say "Hey Toyota" which activates the car's voice assistant. In the case, "Hey Toyota Play XM" will start XM radio and still keep you in AA mode! If you want your phone, just speak "Hey Google". If you want your car just say "Hey Toyota". No button pushing.
@@ubersticks that’s correct, although the voice button activates quicker than saying the words
You may press the MODE button on the steering wheel repeatedly to access all radios (FM, AM, SiriusXM).
How do I change the task bar from bottom bar to side bar
Have 4 yr old astra. Connected phone to car and tried to use Waze. Worked on phone but did not display on car screen. Google maps works fine
Hey Steve, I just picked up a 2025 Camry Hybrid XSE. First time having a car with Android Auto. I have a problem accessing my USB drive with all my music from the screen. I know how to do it from the steering wheel but I have to cycle through various options that I don't use. Would it be better to turn of android auto? Any help would be greatly appreciated
If you’re trying to play from the usb, then yes, turn off Android auto. Go into the settings and enable the phone as a phone only
Very helpful video! Android auto automatically connects to car as soon as you turn on the engine. it is so annoying that I have to disconnect, open maps, and reconnect for the maps to show up. Is there a way where I dont have to?
@@Estebanpala not sure I understand the issue. If Android Auto automatically connects, the maps should show as icons in the screen. Just touch the map icon (Waze or Google Maps).
How do I get MAPS icon on the screen
@@barbararushton3960 as long as you have Google maps on your phone, it will show up on the screen
Hello,
When I view my messages through Facebook messanger on my Android auto is there a way to go back to the previous screen other than pressing that keypad looking button??
Also, I'm not getting text message or messanger alerts coming through my Android auto. How do I enable that?
Thank you.
I hope someone can help with this, I am also having the same issue with my new 2024 RAV4 LE, I don't get alerts when text messages come in. I've had it for 3 weeks and still can't get it to work.
In my 25 camry whenever i get a traffic alert like a lane change alert it mutes the audio however i cannot get it back without closing the app and restarting. Anyone else have this issue?
Hi Steve, I have Toyota Venza 2024 When I connect my Android device to raise the volume gives me that the sound is a pused and I can't Lower or raise the volume. Can you help me ?!
@@aminajoha721 I’m betting that you’re trying to listen to something that isn’t one of the Android apps… probably UA-cam. You have to disconnect the Android auto for it to work
@TrainerSteveClifford That's right on UA-cam, do you mean if I want to listen to UA-cam I have to connect it via USB ????
@@aminajoha721 it’s easier than that. Hit the “settings” gear on the main screen and then “Bluetooth and devices.” Select your phone and you’ll see the three things you can toggle on and off. Toggle on phone and media and it will toggle off Android auto. You can then stream any audio from the phone to the audio system and control the volume. The down side is that you can’t have your maps display
@@TrainerSteveClifford ohhh , ok let me try and I will tell u the result 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@aminajoha721 I have a video that demonstrates this as well: ua-cam.com/video/Y0mgjBcOInc/v-deo.html
Good stuff!
I have a 2021 mitsubishi outlander sport and it has android auto and so does my Samsung Galaxy a53 5g. However, I can't get my android auto to work in my vehicle. I've even tried connecting wireless with no luck. I've updated the app, I've reset the infotainment system in my vehicle also and it still won't connect. So I bought a android auto adapter and can't even get that to connect and show it on my display. For 6 months I've been trying to figure it out with no luck whatsoever. What am I doing wrong? I need some much needed assistant or suggestions on how to activate and connect with my phone.
I’m not familiar with that particular phone but not all android phones are compatible with Android Auto. If that phone has the older USB-Micro connection, it will not work. It must have the USB-C into the phone. The older ones show Android Auto but it’s a primitive version of it and it doesn’t work on modern cars.
If that doesn’t answer it, find somebody else with a different Android phone and see if it will connect. If it does, then it definitely is a phone issue
My phone is a 2023 and it does have the USB-C. I searched the year and model of my car asking if it's equipped with the android auto feature. The results was the same, yes it comes standard with android auto capabilities. I took it to the dealership to ask the salesman that sold me the vehicle could show me how it worked. He wasn't working there anymore therefore, another salesman offered to assist me. His cord wasn't activating either which baffled him. Through the car settings he clicked on reset all which caused the android auto was removed from the car's system. He left me hanging because he didn't know why it was removed. After that I spent 2 months searching how to add android auto featured back into the card system. Reset the infotainment system by unplugging fuse and plugging I back to. Resetting it worked, however it still won't connect with my phone. The android auto adapter I purchased won't connect either?
Hi, use your phones original cable, because some aftermarket won't work
Hi, what mobile phone do you use? I see that you have Android Auto connected, unfortunately it doesn't work for me, I have a Google Pixel 6Pro (Android 15). Apple Car works without a problem.
I did this video with one of my salesman's phones and I don't know what model it was. The Pixel should work if the car is Android Auto compatible. There are some 2019-2020 models that are Apple CarPlay compatible but not Android Auto. What year and model is your car?
@@TrainerSteveClifford RAV4 Adventure, year: 2024
@@rav4-b9n That phone should work. I suspect there is a setting problem somewhere on your phone. I have seen cases where an Android phone first needs a tethered connection before the wireless one works. Try plugging into the data port (USB-A) and see if Android Auto is enabled. Then, unplug it and go into the car setting and select to use it as Android Auto. It should work at that point.
@@TrainerSteveClifford Thanks, AndroidAuto connected via cable works 🙏. After disconnecting the usb cable, I tried via bluetooth. The AndroidAuto switch option is already available, but if I try to switch it, nothing happens, as if it tries to connect and the switch immediately switches to the off position. Can't it be deactivated by the dealer? Phone calls and media via bluetooth work, when I connect the usb cable, it switches to android auto. AndroidAuto doesn't work via Bluetooth :(
sory my english.
I send greetings Steve,
I contacted the representative office in my country and they confirmed that AndroidAuto is only available via cable...
probably there will be some restrictions within the EU. :(
I added my device to my New RAV4 LIMITED HYBRID 2024, but it's unable to play the Samsung Music media, and always shows me the option media is unavailable. I'm able to connect to Spotify and UA-cam Music but I don't want them, My preference is Samsung Music. Hope to hear from you as soon as possible Regards
@@Fadel1943 I can’t change how Samsung or Toyota set up the systems they did. I don’t have a Samsung phone to check it but if that music icon doesn’t show up as an available music source, then it isn’t part of the suite of available apps.
One work around is to not use Android auto. I have a video that shows this. ua-cam.com/video/Y0mgjBcOInc/v-deo.html
Playing Amazon Music would be good foo.
Not possible, though, I'm told.
Title should say it's for Toyota--this does not match my Honda at all!
Lol~~you are so dumb
Time to uninstall Waze? Very clumsy to use on android auto.