Android Auto is a feature that allows you to control apps on your Android smartphone through your car’s infotainment system. This is particularly useful for route planning and traffic information, for telephone calls and voice messages, or for audio playback. With the services available, you can not only stream music in your car but also audiobooks and podcasts. Recently, Amazon Music joins its competitors by offering an Android Auto version of its application. But the question is how do you use it properly? Well, in this guide, we will tell you how to use and listen to Amazon Music on Android Auto.
Steps to Use and Listen to Amazon Music on Android Auto
It is very easy to add or use and listen to Amazon Music to Android Auto, just follow the steps given below for using its app properly:
- First of all, open Google Play Store and search for Amazon Music.
- Then download it from the store and make sure that you have the latest update of the app installed.
- Next, you will have to configure some settings of Android Auto.
- So, launch the General Settings.
- Then go to Customize launcher and select the option “Choose which apps show in Android Auto and how they appear in the car screen launcher.”
- You will be shown the list of compatible apps.
- Navigate to the bottom and search for Amazon Music.
- Then choose Amazon Music and check it.
- Finally, on the display screen, you will be able to see the Amazon Music app that can be used to stream music in your vehicle easily.
Note that the Android Auto app comes pre-installed from Android 10, otherwise, you have to download it from the Play Store. The minimum requirement is a smartphone with Android 6.0 or above versions. For a wireless connection, Android 11 is required, but with a Google or Samsung smartphone, Android 10 is also sufficient, and in some cases Android 9. It is important that a data plan is active and that 5 GHz Wi-Fi is supported. Otherwise, you are forced to use a USB cable.
The control takes place either via the car display or by voice control via Google Assistant. The prerequisite is that your car has a corresponding display and that the built-in system is also compatible with Android Auto. You can find a list of all compatible vehicle types and music installations on the Android website.
That is all you need to know about how to use and listen to Amazon Music on Android Auto. While you are here, you might also be interested to know similar types of Android Guides here: How Does onX Offroad app work with Android Auto, and How to FaceTime Android Users in iOS 15.