The early implementations required a USB cable, but many vehicles now support wireless connectivity. For example, all audio apps playback through a common template, so the driver doesn’t have to hunt around regardless of whether they use Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or Pocket Casts.īoth Android Auto and CarPlay require a phone to be present and paired with the car. Toyota What is the Difference Between Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?Īndroid Auto and Apple CarPlay each have proprietary graphical layouts that look different from each other but function in much of the same way. Many drivers use a cord or a Bluetooth connection to pair their phone to the car’s infotainment system so they can easily access content from their phone (Apple CarPlay pictured). The phone then projects data from approved apps, such as maps or audio, onto the screen. Android Auto takes the multiple signals and translates them into one common command that the phone understands. In the world of cars, touchscreens, rotary controllers, touchpads, steering wheel buttons and other devices are used to control functions on the screen. However, each has a unique physical interface.
For example, a mouse, trackpad or trackball all provide the same basic functionality when plugged into a computer: the user can move the cursor around the screen and select different items. A device driver typically acts as a translation layer between an external device to work with a computer. Both systems can act more as a device driver that enables the smartphone to interact with the infotainment system. Android Auto and the very similar Apple CarPlay are not full-blown operating systems. While Android found a place in automotive dashboards, there is no real synchronicity between it and the version designed for mobile devices. The beauty of the open-source software is that Google can allow use but doesn’t have to provide official support. The most common use is in phones and tablets, but it’s also been used for June countertop smart ovens, Peloton exercise bikes and cars. The Android operating system is open source, which means it’s available for anyone to download and build for myriad applications.
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