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Tech14:56 · Aug 5

Android Auto Users Can Boost Performance with Hidden Features and Automations

By דסק C14
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
The story · English

Many Android Auto users experience slow and laggy performance during navigation and music streaming. Instead of replacing the phone or investing in an expensive car multimedia system, simple adjustments can significantly improve the user experience. By enabling hidden developer options, creating Google Assistant shortcuts, and setting up automations, drivers can speed up the system and make it more convenient for daily use.

To enhance Android Auto, users can add dedicated Google Assistant shortcut buttons on the home screen for quick actions like navigating to a preset destination, playing a specific playlist, or sending a routine text message. Accessing the hidden developer menu involves tapping the app version area ten times, which then allows users to disable wireless connections for better screen and battery performance when using a wired connection, install third-party apps from unknown sources, or adjust video resolution for improved display on smaller screens.

Additionally, Google Home app automations can streamline the driving experience. For example, a voice command like "start driving" can automatically launch Waze navigation, play favorite music, send updates to family members, and even close a smart garage door. While Android Auto performance depends on the phone’s hardware, any device running Android 11 or higher can benefit from these tweaks, offering a faster, smarter, and more user-friendly system without costly hardware upgrades.

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