AA Stream- Mirror Your Android Phone to Android Auto

When it comes to mirroring Android phones to the car screen, a few apps are available to do that. Android Auto Stream is one of the great found among them. AA Stream is a mirroring app inspired by the famous AA Mirror app.

Additionally, you can find some alternatives for the AA Stream app as follows,

Software Solutions

AA Mirror

Screen2Auto

Hardware Solutions

Carlinkit AI Box

Ottocast AI Box

AA Stream

As previously mentioned, AA Stream is inspired by AA Mirror. Like other mirroring apps, AA Stream also requires root access for your Android device. But if you are not interested in rooting your Android phone to use a mirror function, AA Mirror is something you can use with limited functions in a non-rooted Android phone.

Prerequisites to Use AA Stream

• Your Android device should be rooted.
• Android Auto must be installed.
• Write System settings and Screen Capture permissions must be granted.
• Screen capture permissions should be granted.

Enabling Developer Mode in Android Auto

• Install and open the Android Auto App
• Select "About" from the menu.
• Click on " About Android Auto" a few times until the developer mode is turned on.
• Now, click on the menu (3 dots) and open "Developer settings"
• Set the application mode to "Developer."
• Scroll down to make sure that "Unknown Sources" is checked.

AA Stream Features

• Mirror the full screen.
• Audio Focus.
• Brightness control (Saves battery with lower brightness).
• Immersive Mode (Hide device status bar).
• Screen Rotation (Rotate screen to predefined degrees- 0, 90, 180, 270).
• Gesture Control (Choose your method to open the sidebar).
• Screen resizing previously.
• Hide the sidebar.
• Contains an app drawer.
• Choose your favourite apps.

How to Install AA Stream- step by step guide

• Install Android Auto on your device, then open it.
• Enable the Developer Settings on your Android Auto by tapping a few times in the “About” section from Menu.
• Click on the 3 dots button and then open “Developer Settings”.
• Set the Application mode to “Developer”.
• At the bottom of the menu, you will find “Unknown sources”, enable it.
• Download AA Stream with the WheelPal App.

• Now, you can make necessary changes and modifications and adjust the settings according to the guidelines provided by the AA Stream developers.

(AAAD can also be used to download AA Stream)

You can visit the AAStream Official Website for more information and guides.

Whitelist AA Stream for Android Auto

• Open the AA Stream app.
• Click on "Unlock for Android Auto"
• If your device is rooted, you will see a check mark and a message that show in it is a success.
• If not, root your device and check again.
• To take effect the changes, please restart your device.
• Now connect the device to your car and select AA Stream from the apps menu.  
• If AA Stream cannot be seen, re-do the steps above.

source: https://aastream.app/

AA Stream Alternatives

AA Stream has two popular alternatives. They are AA Mirror and Screen2Auto. Other than that, there are hardware solutions available.

AA Mirror

Android Auto Mirror is the most famous mirroring app for Android Auto. It can mirror your phone screen to a larger screen on the Android Auto on your car.

AA Mirror provides drivers with an efficient and safe ride while on the road. It reduces the risk of using your mobile phone while driving, as you can do it with the Android Auto screen. Therefore, drivers can easily access their phones on the car’s infotainment system without focusing much on their phones.

AA Mirror needs root access on your device to get the maximum out of it. But you can enjoy screen mirroring with limited functions even without rooting.

AA Mirror No-Root Features

• Mirror the full screen
• Brightness control
• Orientation control (Portrait/Landscape)
• Left to Right sliding- the drawer bar for the back, menu and favorites will open.
• Right-to-left Sliding - launcher drawer will open to launch the application.

AA Mirror- Root Access Needed Features

• Multi-touch screen
• Hardware key support
• Ability to resize the phone screen for the Android Auto screen.

You can install the AA Mirror with the same WheelPal package.

Screen2Auto

Screen2Auto is a combination of two famous apps, Android Auto Mirror and Android Auto Stream. It can enhance your Android Auto experience by streaming and mirroring. Screen2Auto is a free app to download and also requires root access.

Screen2Auto Features

• Easy and available for free download
• Can run non-default apps.
• Require root access.
• User-friendly interface
• Web browsing capability.
• It contains both mirroring and streaming features
• Ad-free

You can install the Screen2Auto app with the same WheelPal Android app

Hardware Solutions to Add Any App on Android Auto

The following listed the AI boxes in the market, you don't need to root the android mobile with these solutions. After a deep research and personal experience we have listed as follows.

Carlinkit AI Box

Carlinkit AI box is plug and play product. It has a USB Type-C connecter and can be used to connect the adapter to the car. This is an ideal product to play DRM content such as YouTube, Netflix, Hulu etc.

Compatible devices: Android 11, 12, 13, 14 and Android 15

Compatible cars: 2016 and above cars.

Prerequisites: must have Built-in Android Auto

Features:

• Connect AI box to the car via USB and connect mobile via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and support 4G network
• Support video streams like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Prime Video, etc.
• Automatic connection with mobile
• 8+128 GB RAM+ROM
• Wired Android Auto to wireless Android Auto

Ottocast AI Box

Ottocast AI box is set up with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. Ottocast AI box supported for multi-platforms. Also, play all the preloaded applications like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu etc on Android Auto.

Compatible Devices: both iOS and Android phones

Compatible Cars: 2016-2025 cars

Prerequisites: compatible with models with built-in Android Auto and built-in CarPlay

Features:

• Connect with mobile hotspot, wifi and Bluetooth
• The adapter comes with a USB cables
• Can watch video streams like YouTube, Netflix, Hulu etc
• Automatic connection with mobile phone

Now you know all about AA Stream and its alternatives. You can choose the best method to add any app on Android Auto

CarStream and CarTube APK are other software solutions that enable to watch YouTube on Android Auto.

If you are interested in AA Tweaks, check out Sensible Android Auto: Xposed, AA Phenotype patcher, and AA AIO tweaks as well! If you see this helpful keep in touch with us for more news and updates on Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Until then safe drive!

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