These phones do not need a cable to run Android Auto in your car

Android Auto was born in 2014 to avoid accidents on the road and keep your hands on the wheel. Basically, it allows you to easily access the most useful applications on your phone (Google Maps, VLC, Spotify...) using Google Assistant and our voice, all from the car's control screen. Its interface is intuitive and easy to use so you don't get lost while driving Until now, the way to use Android Auto is by having a compatible car and using a cable USB to connect the mobile with the control screen.You can also connect via wireless connection, although not all mobiles are compatible.

Google promised over a year ago that the wireless version of Android Auto would work on any phone running Android 9.0 or higher, but that hasn't been the case ever since. everything. The only devices that have been able to use it to date are Google's Pixel devices, plus the Nexus 5X and 6P. The good thing is that this is changing and new models are being added.

Current phones that do not need a cable to use Android Auto

A Google support document has just been updated confirming that several Samsung Galaxy phones now support wireless connection. Of this In this way, all owners of these models can connect their device via Bluetooth with the car screen to use the Android Auto app.Are these.

• Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+
• Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
• Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8,
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9
• Samsung Galaxy Note 10

As we say, to all of these we must add the Google Pixel and the Nexus 5X and 6P (from Android 8.0 onwards).

• Google Pixel / Google Pixel XL
• Google Pixel 2 / Google Pixel 2 XL
• Nexus 5X
• Nexus 6P

How to use Android Auto with a wireless connection

The first thing you'll need to have is a wireless Android Auto compatible car or radio (you can see the list of compatible vehicle models a bit further down).Logically, it is also essential to have a terminal model like the ones we mentioned before,since at the moment they are the only ones that can connect wirelessly, and they always that have the required operating system. Android 8 or higher in the case of the Pixel or Nexus. Android 9 or higher for Samsung Galaxy.

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Once you meet these requirements, follow these steps:

Step 1

Install the Android Auto application version 3.1 and later on the mobile. You can download it for free on Google Play. Also, check that your phone has a stable and fast data connection. It should be noted that the first time you connect your phone to the car, you will need to use a USB cable , but only once, after that it will no longer be necessary.

Step 2

Put the car in gear. Confirm that it is in neutral and that the screen of your terminal is unlocked Now, connect the phone to the car with the USB cable. The phone's Bluetooth connection will be activated automatically when Android Auto connects to the car via cable.

Step 3

Select on Android Auto car control screen. You will identify it because it has the A-shaped icon, the app's logo. The wireless connection may take a few seconds to work. Once you have achieved it, it will be activated the moment you get into the car with your mobile and have activated the bluetooth connection.

Step 4

Next, accept all permission requests to make sure the app can work smoothly. Please note that once the phone has been connected to the system, you will not be able to use it unless you disconnect it.All control of this will be transferred to the car's screen, which will now have the Android Auto interface. If you haven't used it yet, it's very simple and intuitive, so you won't have too much trouble familiarizing yourself with it.

Everything you can do with Android Auto

Android Auto is designed so that we can use the most common functions of our device from a main panel in the car using voice commands, so that it does not affect the driving. Among some of the things you can do through this system is the possibility of being able to call your contacts hands-free. To do this you will have to say the command “OK Google, Call” aloud followed by the name of the person.

Also, you can use the GPS, also through OK Google to start it and request the location. In addition, you will be able to control the music player, either with Google Play Music, Spotify or compatible podcast apps.And don't forget to check out third-party apps that support Android Auto. You can see all of them in the Android Auto app itself. Click on the menu icon and select the “Apps for Android Auto” option This will take you to the Google Play page. Here you can find all the apps compatible with Android Auto. Among them you have some like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype or Telegram.

Countries where you can use Android Auto

These are the countries that support the use of Android Auto

• Spain
• USA
• United Kingdom
• France
• Ireland
• Germany
• Russia
• Italy
• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Canada
• Chili
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Dominican Republic
• Ecuador
• Guatemala
• India
• Japan
• Mexico
• New Zealand
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Venezuela
• Singapore
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Swiss
• Taiwan
• Uruguay

Vehicles compatible with Android Auto

Currently Android Auto is compatible with more than 400 vehicles. Among them we can highlight models from Audi, Chevrolet or Citroën. Some companies such as Acura (Honda), Holden, or Buick are not officially sold in Spain. However, we leave you the complete list of vehicles, including these, in case you get one imported.

Audi

• Audi A1 Sportback 2019
• Audi A3 2017
• Audi A4 2017
• Audi A5 2017
• Audi A6 2017
• Audi A7 2017
• Audi A8 2018
• Audi Q2 2017
• Audi Q3 2019
• Audi Q5 2017
• Audi Q7 2016
• Audi Q8 2018
• Audi TT 2017
• Audi R8 2017

Aston Martin

• Rapide 2018
• Vantage 2018
• Vanquish 2018

Alfa Romeo

• Giulia 2018
• Giulietta 2017
• Stelvio 2018
• MyTo 2017

Acura

• Acura NSX 2017
• Acura MDX 2018
• Acura TLX 2018

Abarth

• 595 2017
• 695 2017

Borgward

• BX5 2019
• BX7 2018

Buick

• Encore 2017
• Envision 2017
• LaCrosse 2016
• Regal 2016

Cadillac

• ATS 2016
• ATS Coupe 2016
• ATS Sedan 2016
• ATS V-Coupe 2016
• ATS V-Sedan 2016
• ATS-V 2016
• CT6 2016
• CT6 Plug-in 2017
• CT6 Sedan 2016
• CTS 2016
• CTS Sedan 2016
• CTS V-Sedan 2016
• CTS-V 2016
• ELR 2016
• Escalade 2016
• Escalade ESV 2016
• XT5 2017

Chevrolet

• Aveo 2017
• Bolt EV 2017
• Camaro 2016
• 2016 Camaro Convertible
• Colorado 2016
• Colorado/S10 2017
• Corvette 2016
• Corvette Convertible 2016
• Cruze 2016
• Cruze Hatchback 2017
• Equinox 2018
• Impala 2016
• Malibu 2016
• Onix 2017
• Prisma 2017
• Silverado 2016
• Silverado HD 2016
• Sonic 2017
• Spark 2016
• Suburban 2016
• Tahoe 2016
• Trailblazer 2017
• Traverse 2018
• Trax 2017
• Volt 2016

Chrysler

• 300 2017
• Pacifica 2018

Citroën

• Berlingo 2018
• C-Elysée 2017
• C3 2017
• C3 Aircross 2017
• C4 2017
• C4 Cactus 2018
• C4 Picasso 2017
• Grand C4 Picasso 2017
• C4 SpaceTourer 2018
• Grand C4 SpaceTourer 2018
• C5 Aircross 2019
• Jumpy 2017
• SpaceTourer 2017

Dodge

• Challenger 2017
• Charger 2017
• Durango 2018

DS

• DS4 2017
• DS4 CROSSBACK 2017
• DS5 2017
• DS7 CROSSBACK 2018

Fiat

• 500 2017
• 500L 2017
• 500X 2017
• Argo 2017
• Type 2017

Ford

• C-MAX 2017
• Edge 2017
• Escape 2017
• Everest 2017
• Expedition 2017
• Explorer 2017
• F-150 2017
• Flex 2017
• Focus 2017
• Fusion 2017
• Galaxy 2017
• Kuga 2017
• Mondeo 2017
• Mustang 2017
• Ranger 2017
• S-MAX 2017
• Super Duty 2017
• Taurus 2017
• Tourneo Connect 2017
• Transit 2017
• Transit Connect 2017
• Vignale 2017

Genesis

• G70 2017
• G80 2016
• G90 2018

GMC

• Acadia 2017
• Canyon 2016
• Sierra 2016
• Yukon 2016
• Yukon Denali 2016
• Yukon XL 2016

Holden

• Acadia 2018
• Astra 2017
• Barina 2017
• Captiva 2016
• Colorado 2017
• Commodore 2018
• Equinox 2018
• Spark 2016
• Trailblazer 2017
• Trax 2017

Sling

• Accord 2016
• Civic 2016
• Clarity Fuel Cell 2017
• CR-V 2017
• Fit 2018
• Freed 2017
• Odyssey 2018
• Pilot 2017
• Ridgeline 2017

Hyundai

• Avante 2017
• Azera 2015
• Crete 2016
• Elantra 2017
• Elantra GT 2016
• Grand i10 2016
• Grandeur 2015
• i10 2016
• i20 2016
• i30 2016
• i40 2016
• Ioniq Electric 2016
• Ioniq Hybrid 2016
• Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid 2016
• Kona 2017
• Maxcruz 2017
• Palisade 2018
• Santa Fe 2017
• Santa Fe Sport 2017
• Sonata 2015
• Sonata Hybrid 2016
• Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2016
• Tucson 2016
• Veloster 2017

Iveco

Daily 2019

Jaguar

• Jaguar XJ 2019
• Jaguar XF 2019
• Jaguar XE 2019
• Jaguar F-Pace 2019
• Jaguar F-Type 2019
• Jaguar E-Pace 2019
• Jaguar I-Pace 2019

Jeep

• Compass 2017
• Grand Cherokee 2018
• Wrangler 2018

Karma

Revero 2018

Kia

• Cadenza 2017
• Carens 2017
• Carnival 2015
• cee'd 2017
• Forte 2017
• Forte Koup 2017
• Forte5 2017
• K3 2017
• K5 2015
• K7 2017
• K9 2018
• Morning 2018
• Niro 2017
• Optima 2015
• Optima Hybrid 2015
• Optima Plug-in Hybrid 2017
• Picanto 2018
• Pride 2018
• Rio 2018
• Rondo 2017
• Sedona 2015
• Sorento 2016
• Soul 2014
• Soul Booster 2019
• Soul Booster EV 2019
• Soul EV 2015
• Sportage 2017
• Stinger 2018
• Stonic 2018

Lamborghini

• Aventador 2018
• Centenary 2016
• Hurricane 2019
• Urus 2019

Land Rover

• Range Rover 2019
• Range Rover Sport 2019
• Range Rover Velar 2019
• Range Rover Evoque 2019
• Land Rover Discovery 2019
• Land Rover Discovery Sport 2019

Lincoln

• Continental 2017
• MKC 2017
• MKX 2017
• MKZ 2017
• MKZ Hybrid 2017
• Navigator 2017

Mahindra

XUV500 2015

Suzuki

• Baleno 2015
• Ciaz 2014
• Dzire 2017
• Ertiga 2016
• Ignis 2017
• S-Cross 2015
• Vitara Brezza 2016
• Hustler 2016
• Ignis 2016
• Lapin 2016
• Solio 2016
• Solio Bandit 2016
• Spacia 2016
• Spacia Custom 2016
• Spacia Custom Z 2016
• Swift 2016
• WagonR 2016
• WagonR Stingray 2016

Maserati

• Ghibli 2017
• Levante 2017
• Quattroporte 2017

Mazda

• Mazda6 2018
• CX-5 2019
• CX-8 2019
• CX-9 2019

Mercedes Benz

• A-Class 2017
• B-Class 2017
• C-Class Cabriolet 2018
• C-Class Coupe 2018
• C-Class Sedan 2018
• C-Class Wagon 2018
• CLA Coupe 2017
• CLA Shooting Brake 2017
• CLS Coupe 2017
• CLS Shooting Brake 2017
• E-Class Cabriolet 2017
• E-Class Coupe 2017
• E-Class Sedan 2017
• E-Class Wagon 2017
• G-Class 2018
• GLA 2017
• GLC Coupe 2018
• GLC SUV 2018
• GLE 2017
• GLE Coupe 2017
• GLS 2017
• Mercedes-Maybach 2018
• S-Class Cabriolet 2018
• S-Class Coupe 2018
• S-Class Sedan 2018
• SL 2017
• SLC 2017

Mitsubishi

• ASX 2017
• Delica D:2 2017
• Delica D:2 Custom 2017
• Eclipse Cross 2018
• i-MiEV 2017
• Mirage 2017
• Mirage G4 2017
• Outlander 2017
• Outlander PHEV 2017
• Pajero 2016
• Pajero Sport 2016

Nissan

• Altima 2018
• Kicks 2018
• LEAF 2018
• Maxima 2018
• Murano 2018
• Rogue 2018
• Rogue Sport 2019
• Sentra 2019
• TITAN 2019
• TITAN XD 2019
• Versa Note 2019
• Versa Sedan 2019

Opel

• Adam 2016
• Ampera-e 2017
• Astra 2016
• Combo 2018
• Corsa 2016
• Crossland X 2017
• Grandland X 2018
• Badge 2016
• Karl 2016
• Mokka 2016
• Zafira 2016

Peugeot

• 208 2017
• 2008 2017
• 301 2017
• 308 2017
• 308 SW 2017
• 3008 2017
• 508 2017
• 508 SW 2017
• 5008 2017
• Expert 2017
• Partner 2018
• Rifter 2018
• Traveller 2017

RAM

• 1500 2018
• 2500 2018
• 3500 2018
• Chassis Cab 2018

Renault

• Capture 2017
• Clio 2017
• Clio Estate 2017
• Espace 2017
• Grand Scenic 2017
• Kadjar 2017
• Kangoo 2017
• Koleos 2017
• Master 2017
• Mégane 2017
• Mégane Estate 2017
• Scenic 2017
• Talisman 2017
• Talisman Estate 2017
• Traffic 2017
• Twingo 2017
• ZOE 2017

SEAT

• Alhambra 2016
• Arona 2017
• Ateca 2016
• Ibiza 2016
• León 2016
• Toledo 2016

Škoda

• Fabia 2016
• Fabia Combi 2016-
• Karoq 2018
• Kodiaq 2017
• Octavia 2016
• Octavia Combi 2016
• Rapid 2016
• Rapid Spaceback 2016
• Superb 2016
• Superb Combi 2016
• Yeti 2016

smart

• fortwo 2017
• fortwo cabrio 2017
• forfour 2017

SsangYong

• Rexton 2017
• Musso Sports 2018

Subaru

• BRZ 2018
• Impreza 2017
• Legacy Outback 2018

Tata

Nexon 2017

Toyota

• 4Runner 2020
• Aygo 2018
• Sequoia 2020
• Tacoma 2020
• Tundra 2020
• Yaris 2019

Vauxhall

• Adam 2016
• Astra 2016
• Combo 2018
• Corsa 2016
• Crossland X 2017
• Grandland X 2018
• Badge 2016
• Mokka 2016
• Long Live 2016
• Zafira 2016

Volkswagen:

• Arteon 2017
• Atlas 2018
• Beetle 2016
• Beetle Cabriolet 2016-
• CC 2016
• CrossFox 2017
• Fox 2017
• Goal 2017
• Golf 2016
• Golf Cabriolet 2016
• Golf Sportsvan 2016
• Golf Variant 2016
• Jetta 2016
• NMS-Passat 2016
• Passat 2016
• Passat Variant 2016
• Polo 2016
• Sagitar 2016
• Saveiro 2017
• Scirocco 2016
• Sharan 2016
• Suran 2016
• T-Roc 2018-
• Teramont 2018
• Tiguan 2016
• Touareg 2018
• Touran 2016
• Voyage 2017
• Amarok 2016
• Caddy 2016
• California 2016
• Caravelle 2016
• Crafter 2017
• Multivan 2016
• Transporter 2016

Volvo

• XC90 2017
• S90 2017
• V90 2017
• V90 Cross Country 2017
• XC60 2018
• S60 2019
• V60 2019
• XC40 2018