14 DAY TRIAL // Last month, Google finally rolled out the Android Auto app, whose main purpose was to connect your phone to the car’s dashboard.
In order to make this app work, a handset running at least Android 5.0 Lollipop is required, as well as an Android Auto-compatible aftermarket head unit.
However, early adopters of Google’s new technology have been reporting having to deal with a lot of compatibility issues. Many high-end devices like the Samsung Galaxy S6 have been struggling to connect to Android Auto and failed miserably.
Luckily, Google was made aware of the problem and has been quick to resolve the troubles via a software update.
You should now be able to connect your Galaxy S6 to your car's dash
With the latest version of Google Play Services, the connection problems should go away. So those of you who had trouble connecting their Samsung Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone to their car’s dashboard should see the issue disappear.
The update should also fix things for the HTC One M8 and M9, Motorola Moto X, and some Nexus devices.
Given the fact that Android Auto is a new addition to Google’s vast ecosystem, we’re bound to be confronted with a few problems here and there, and we expect more to arise as the system becomes more widespread.
If you have been experiencing other troubles with Android Auto, you should keep an eye on the Play Services app because Google will probably make a habit of releasing updates for the new service.
What is Android Auto good for?
For those who aren’t familiar with the Android Auto app, we’ll tell you that the software gathers info from Google Maps, Messages, Google Play Music, Weather and other apps and relays it to your car’s dashboard, where it is displayed on a road-friendly interface built around hands-free operations.
The Auto app will help you with a lot of things while you’re driving. For instance, you’ll be able to call and text without ever touching the phone, or navigate and find routes via Google Maps with free turn-by-turn navigation and lane guidance, live traffic conditions, points of interests, and so on.
Pioneer has been the first manufacturer to bring Android Auto-compatible heads units to the market, but for the time being, the company is selling only a limited number of units in countries like the US, UK, or Australia.
Nevertheless, Google says more hardware partners are coming soon, and with that, Android Auto’s adoption will probably increase.
