Android Auto is Google's popular tool to integrate your Android smartphone with your vehicle's multimedia system. Like other Google products, Android Auto must also go through a constant improvement process. In the recent week it has received a new update. We are talking about himAndroid Auto version 11.6, which is now available in its beta phase and brings with it some interesting new features. Let's go see what they are.
What's new in Android Auto 11.6
The most notable is a new setting called “Notifications with Assistant”, which allows Android Auto to send notifications to Google to enable features such as reading your messages aloud. Its main purpose is to allow Google to generate artificially intelligent summaries of the messages you receive, a feature that is not yet available to all users.
In addition to this novelty, Android Auto update 11.6 does not present significant visible changes for now. For example, the P icon in apps that can only be used when the car is parked is still present in this version.
Moreover, Some minor issues have been fixed, such as false overheating warnings of the mobile phone that appeared in previous versions.
Yet We are waiting for other news announced, such as support for the Zoom application, the redesign of settings with Material You or the option to change the application that opens at startup. The button to disconnect Android Auto from the notification has not arrived either.
To test Android Auto 11.6 beta you need to be associated with the app's beta program. If so, you don't have to do anything for it to update since the app does it automatically. Otherwise, you can download the APK from APKMirror and install Android Auto 11.6 manually.
Now, If you are new to Android Auto, you need to learn how to configure it in your car. Here we explain in a simple way how to do it:
Set up Android Auto in your car
First, Link your Android smartphone with your vehicle's multimedia system via Bluetooth. Go to Bluetooth settings on your phone, search for your car name and connect.
When the Bluetooth connection occurs, your vehicle will ask you if you want to use Android Auto. Accept and allow access to contacts and messages to take advantage of all features.
Your car screen will show the Android Auto interface, with your favorite applications such as Messages, Navigation, Music, among others.
In the Android Auto app on your phone, you can choose which apps are displayed on the screen of the vehicle and rearrange them according to your preferences.
From the Android Auto settings menu in the car, you can customize options such as automatic message reading, notification mode or interface design.