Five ways Android Auto outperforms your car's infotainment system

In-car infotainment screens are growing, and many modern vehicles include the equivalent of a tablet. Some systems run Android Automotive, but most automakers use their own software, and much of that built-in software is walled off and limited. Android Auto provides access to far more apps and receives regular updates.

Instead of a single app per category, you get multiple options and extras such as YouTube and widgets for weather, smart home controls and a calendar, plus new features and integrations like Gemini. It also works across different vehicles: you connect and the system is personalized to your apps and information, so you don’t need to learn a new interface when you rent a car or drive someone else’s vehicle.

That portability keeps personal information on your phone and typically requires almost no setup, unlike built-in systems that ask you to log in on the car’s screen.

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