Today, Google has actually updated their support page for Android Auto that describes what nations Android Auto can be used in and what devices are needed to utilize Android Auto wirelessly. Above the usual description of which phones on Android 10 and Android Pie are suitable, Google has added a brand-new note stating that “Any mobile phone with Android 11.0 ″ can utilize Android Auto wirelessly.
Over 2 years back, Google lastly made it possible for Android Auto to link wirelessly instead of requiring to be linked via USB to your vehicle stereo. The wireless capabilities have so far only been available on Googles Pixel phones and Samsung Galaxy phones.
Beginning with Android 11 later this year, all phones will quickly be able to connect wirelessly to suitable cars with Android Automobile.
Pretty clearly, that suggests any Android phone from the likes of LG, Motorola, Samsung, Nokia, etc that launch on or get upgraded to Android 11 will have the ability to delight in linking wirelessly to their car/stereo with Android Auto. Interestingly, that must also mean that Android One– though not Android Go– phones would be able to utilize Android Auto wirelessly once their Android 11 update arrives.
The upgrade comes as automobile OEMs like BMW lastly start to put wireless Android Auto assistance into more of their cars. Now we just require more business to do the same so more of us can leave the USB-C cable behind.
The only major constraint is that your phone should have the ability to connect to 5GHz WiFi networks. Google likewise particularly notes for EU citizens that your phone might still be incompatible even with Android 11, as the EU has particular requirements for 5GHz being utilized in your cars and truck. Similarly, folks in prohibited countries like Japan and Russia will still be not able to utilize Android Auto wirelessly.
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The only significant limitation is that your phone should be able to link to 5GHz WiFi networks. Google likewise specifically keeps in mind for EU locals that your phone might still be incompatible even with Android 11, as the EU has particular requirements for 5GHz being used in your cars and truck. Folks in restricted countries like Japan and Russia will still be not able to use Android Auto wirelessly.
