Download Best Android Auto Apps

Android Auto Apps or the Android Auto Compatible apps refers to the apps which can be used through your car’s infotainment system, when your phone is connected with it. So, you do not need to touch your phone to use these apps while you are driving. These apps are handled basically through voice commands and a smaller number of touches to the Android Auto screen.

If your car is compatible with Android Auto, and if you are in an Android Auto compatible region, you can enjoy these apps. If not, you can go for an aftermarket solution like Kenwood, Sony, Alpine, Pioneer.

01. Software Solutions

02. Hardware Solutions

Download Best Android Auto Apps 2025

There are various Android Auto apps in all communication, entertainment and navigation categories.

Let's talk a bit more about the best Android Auto compatible Apps.

Google Maps

Google Maps can be used in 220 countries and territories. Also, you can search for millions of places near you like parks, shops, fuel stations etc. Maps give you the best path to your destination. You can make requests via voice commands and Maps also gives you voice commands to navigate you to the requested destination. Get Google Maps.

Waze

Waze app calculates the best path for your destination and reroutes it whenever possible considering factors like traffic, accidents etc which are going to delay your drive. This is the reason for Waze to be a famous app among Android Auto Users.

Download Waze.

WhatsApp

Currently, WhatsApp is widely used for handling businesses. As it is an Android Auto App, you will not miss your important business calls when you are driving. WhatsApp is also used for personal communication and your loving ones can easily reach you even if you are driving.

Install WhatsApp.

Hangouts

Google hangouts also can be used for personal and business communication. Install Hangouts App.

Messenger

Messenger is another communication app which connects people all over the world. You can enjoy Messenger with Android Auto now. Get Messenger App.

Skype

Skype is also a widely used communication app which is used for business handling and personal communication. Install Skype.

Audible

Audible is a world-famous audiobook app that allows you to listen to your favorite books while driving. You can choose among millions of books written on several areas.

Install Audible.

Google Play Books

If you are a person who purchases audiobooks from Google Play, this app is for you. You can listen to those books while driving with Google Play Books App . Get Google Play Books.

YouTube Music

YouTube Music has now become Google's official Music app as it replaces Google play Music app. With YouTube Music Android Auto app you can choose songs among millions of Songs, Albums and Artists. It allows you to listen to playback music , upload download options of your favorites. Get YouTube Music App .

iHeartRadio

iHeart is another popular Android Auto app for Radio Stations, Music, Podcasts and Playlists. This app provides this facility for free. Download iHeartRadio.

MLB

MLB is popular among baseball lovers. It provides live matches , scores and all other details on matches broadcasted . Get MLB.

NPR One

One of the best Android Auto Radio Apps for news and entertainment. Install NPR One.

Pandora

With Pandora, you can create personalized channels for music and listen to them based on your mood. Download Pandora App.

Spotify

Spotify is also a free app for music. You can select music over millions of choices. Download Spotify App.

TuneIn

TuneIn is also identified as one of the best radios among Android Auto users. You can browse radio stations, music and podcasts with TuneIn for free. Install TuneIn.

How to Add Apps to Android Auto

Adding Apps to Android Auto is not difficult. Just follow the steps:

1. Install the relevant app to your Android Phone
2. Open Android Auto App
3. Go to the main menu
4. Select ‘Apps for Android Auto’
5. Then the app list will be displayed for you and you can simply select your preferred apps.
   

Note: The app you are trying to add should be an Android Auto Compatible App.

resource: https://www.android.com/auto/

List of Apps which are Not Available for Android Auto

For security purposes, developers have restricted some apps for Android Auto. Basically streaming apps, Games, Video Players are not allowed on Auto Play. Here are a few apps that are highly demanded, but not allowed apps.

• YouTube
• Netflix
• Games
• Facebook
• Browsers

The reason for not allowing these apps is the safety concerns. As driver’s main focus should stay on the roads, the visual-based apps may have become restricted.

Disclaimer: Do not watch video content in the car while you drive. It may cause serious accidents.

Official vs. Unofficial Android Auto Apps

Official Android Auto Apps

Solutions for Android Auto Upgrades

Software Solutions for Android Auto To Add Any App

When I searched for a solution to the same problem ( how to add any app to android car screen) I discovered software solutions compatible with my purpose. I have listed the following accordingly!

01. WheelPal

WheelPal is an android auto upgrade software solution that can help you to add any app to your android auto screen. YouTube, Netflix, Browsers, Prime video, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc can be added to the android auto screen with this. But you need to have a rooted android phone in order to add these non-official apps to android auto.

You can download the app with the following link.

Note: Rooting may cause security concerns and warranty voids. If you are willing to root your Android phone, do it at your own risk.

Installation Guide (Step by Step)

Step 1:

Download and install the Wheelpal app for Android. The official wheelPal app can be downloaded via the link above. For this installation and setup process, you must also utilize the Chrome browser.

Step 2:

An add to home button will appear in a pop-up window.

Step 3:

You need to click that button and wait while the installation is completed.

Step 4:

Once the installation has been completed, the app will appear on the home screen.

Activation Guide

Step 1:

Click Activate Button and Add your email to the app activated.

Step 2:

After Activating the software, You can choose your needed apk.

• Select your apk and click there.

Step 3:

• Tap on “Get” button.
• Now you can see  pop up and  you will be prompted to "GET A LICENCE NOW". when you attempt to launch it.
• Purchase the WheelPal Android app by clicking.

02. Android Auto Mirror (AA Mirror)

This is the most famous Mirroring App for Android Auto. As I mentioned already, this app needs root access on your device to give the maximum out of it. Yet, you can enjoy mirroring functionality with limited functions without root access. It can mirror your phone screen on a large sized Android Auto screen on your car.

AA Mirror features - No Root Access Needed

• Full screen mirror
• Brightness Control
• Orientation Control for Portrait to Landscape
• Sliding Left to Right - drawer bar for back, menu and favorites will open
• Sliding Right to Left - launcher drawer will open to launch application

AA Mirror features  - Require Root Access

• Multi Touch
• Hardware key support
• Phone screen resize to for Android Auto Screen of your car

Requirements to install AA Mirror

• Screen Capture permission
• Write System Settings
• Draw over other apps
• Root Access (for particular functionality)
• Whitelist app in Power Manager
• Whitelist app in Auto-start Manager

Steps to mirror an app from a phone to Android Auto

1. First, get the Root Access to your Android Device. (Several apps are available to get it done and this is not mandatory as you can use AA Mirror with limited functions in a no-root phone).
2. Install Android Auto on your Android device if you haven’t already downloaded it.
3. Open Android Auto
4. Select About from Menu
5. Go to ‘About Android Auto’ and tap on the header a few times till the developer mode is turned on.
6. Click on the 3 dots icon to open the menu and open “Developer Settings.”
7. Set Application Mode to Developer.
8. Scroll down and enable “Unknown Sources”.
9. Then you need to download two APK files via the WheelPal App.
   AA Phenotype Patcher and AA Mirror
10. Change the Screen Settings of AA Mirror. For that Open AA Mirror → Settings → Screen Settings. If you are expecting to watch movies and other media, better to set the Screen Settings as follows:
    Overwrite screen brightness – On
    Screen brightness value – 255
    Screen rotation – Force
    Rotation degree – 90 degrees
    Immersive mode – Full immersive
11. Open AA Phenotype Patcher. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
12. Click on “App Lists” and check “AA Mirror”.
13. Go back, and tap “Patch.” When complete, exit the app.
14. Then connect your Android Auto. Tap the icon in the bottom right corner.
15. Among the applications that appear, AA Mirror should be available. By tapping it, you can access all Android apps on your device, including YouTube, Netflix, VLC to watch videos.

03. Android Auto Stream

Android Auto Stream or AA Stream is also a mirroring app which can be used to mirror your Android phone screen on the car’s screen. This app also requires root access for it’s functionality.

Also the developers of AA Stream suggest you to ulcer versions of Android Auto if you are planning to mirror your phone with non default Android Auto  apps running on screen.

Steps to install AA Stream

First get the Root Access to your Android Device. (Several apps are available to get it done and this is not mandatory as you can use AA Mirror with limited functions in a no-root phone).

1. Install Android Auto on your Android device if you haven’t already downloaded it.
2. Enable the Developer Settings on your Android Auto by tapping a few times in the About Android Auto section you find in the Main Menu.
3. Enable “Unknown Sources” which you find at the bottom of the menu.
4. Then you need to download AA Stream via the WheelPal App.
5. Now you can do the necessary modifications and adjust the settings by following the guide provided by the AA Stream developers.

04. Screen2Auto

Screen Auto is one of the latest mirroring apps which can be introduced as a combination of Android Auto Mirror and Android Auto Stream.

Features of Screen to Auto

• Available for free download
• No registration or sign up process
• Gives access to non default Android Auto Apps
• Require Root Access
• Video playing facility

Steps to download Screen2Auto

1. Enable third party apps to be downloaded on your phone as the apk is not downloaded from Google Play. (Android Auto Menu → Settings → Security → Check Unknown Sources)
2. Download Screen2Auto APK via the WheelPal App.
3. Install it and use it as a normal application.

Disclaimer: Rooting Android mobiles may cause warranty voids and security concerns. The recommended way is not to root android phone. If  you are willing to root android phone do it at your own risk.

Android Auto with InCar App

InCar app is an alternative to the Android Auto. That means you don't need android auto screen separately. You can use your android phone as android auto screen. All the needed apps on one interface and you need a phone holder to place the phone. Works with any android version.

This is an easier method than above mentioned ones.

Hardware Solutions For Android Auto With No Root

The following I have mentioned an AI box for adding any app on Android Auto. You can add YouTube, Netflix, Prime videos etc on Android Auto without rooting Android mobile phone.

MMB AI Box Wireless Adapter

Experience multi-platform support that empowers you to connect effortlessly. MMB AI wireless adapters redefine in-car entertainment, integrating preloaded applications such as YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, and more.

Compatible Device:  Any Android Phone with Android version 11 or above

Compatible Cars: 2016-2025 Cars

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

Features:

• Connectivity technology-WIFI, 4G, Bluetooth
• Large capacity memory (4GB RAM + 64GB ROM)
• lag- minimized connectivity
• Support with Video-based apps like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, Prime video etc.

Sometimes AI box may lag the connection, then check the Bluetooth and hotspot connection. If that persists disconnect and reconnect the AI box.

User reviews

I bought this adapter and I’m very satisfied. It works very well with my car. Mercedes 2024. I hope you will improve the resolution of the application icons on the main window. Very good product

How to Enjoy Apps which are Not Available for Android Auto

However, there are some situations like you have to wait in your vehicle for hours. So we have some hacks for adding those apps to your Android Auto. But we strongly remind you to be concerned about your safety all the time.

When it comes to Android Auto hacks , you can simply follow the Android Auto Netflix Hack. Also, we invite you to try the same on other apps too.

Also, we introduced the Android Auto alternative called InCar App. You can enjoy most of the apps which you do not find in Android Auto. But this app is just a simulation of Android Auto and you can enjoy it only with the landscape mode of your phone.

FAQ/ Issues Related to Android Auto Apps

01. How to get YouTube for Android Auto?

Simply follow the Android Auto hacks like YouTube Hack so that you can enjoy YouTube on your Android Auto. Or else you can use YouTube with InCar App, the Android Auto Alternative which is only works as a simulation.

But keep it in mind that these type of visual based apps are restricted due to safety reasons. So use the app wisely.

02. What is the best navigation app for Android Auto?

Among all the Android Auto navigation apps, Google Maps and Waze are the most famous apps among users. We can not exactly say what is the best, it depends on what features you seek from your navigation apps. The best option is to try both and decide.

03. Android Auto Google Play Music Not working?

Google has replaced its official music app from Google Play Music to YouTube Music. The new YTM app allows you to browse via millions of tracks , music uploading and downloading options and audio playback options.

Conclusion

There are many communication, entertainment and navigation apps compatible with android auto. You can simply add them and have an advanced driving experience in a safe way.

Some apps are restricted in Android Auto due to safety reasons and you can still have them with Android Auto solutions above mentioned.

Hope you customize your Android Auto app list with the above suggestions. We all love to get our car life an enhanced one. But again I remind you, your safety should be the most prioritized thing. So focus on the roads while not missing your communication and entertainment.

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