Android Auto
Provider 
Founded 2003
Sells To —
Pricing Model —
Ownership Subsidiary
Android Auto
Product
Google's in-car experience that mirrors Android phone apps — navigation, messages, media, and assistant — on the car display.
- Currently Offered
Google's in-car experience that mirrors Android phone apps — navigation, messages, media, and assistant — on the car display.
Android Auto connects a compatible Android phone to a car's built-in display or supported aftermarket stereo, wired or wirelessly, so drivers can use navigation, calls, messaging, music, and smart-home apps through car controls and voice. The 2026 generation adds Gemini as the on-screen assistant, AI message summaries, EV charging trip planning, and expanded third-party app categories.
The app is free and built into Android 10 and later, and it works with more than 500 vehicle models across 44 countries, along with aftermarket head units from JVC, Kenwood, and Pioneer.
Adds products that compete with one of Android Auto’s direct competitors but not with Android Auto itself. They are shaded, and Linked Through names the direct competitor each one competes with.
| Attribute | Android Auto | Apple CarPlay | Baidu CarLife+ | Huawei HiCar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2003 | 1976 | 2000 | 1987 | |
| Sells To | — | Enterprises, Individuals | Consumers, Enterprise | Consumers, Enterprise | |
| Pricing Model | — | Services, Subscription | Advertising, Software, Subscription | Recurring, Software, Transactional | |
| Ownership | Subsidiary | Public | Public | Public |
Provider
Founded 2003
Sells To —
Pricing Model —
Ownership Subsidiary
Provider
Founded 1976
Sells To Enterprises, Individuals
Pricing Model Services, Subscription
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 2000
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Advertising, Software, Subscription
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1987
Sells To Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Recurring, Software, Transactional
Ownership Public