Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Google to Allow Audio Playback for Android Auto Video Apps
Imagine your car's entertainment system is like your phone.
Now, Google is making a change!
If you're using video apps in your car, they can now play audio even when you're driving.
This means you can listen to podcasts or sports games while you're on the road, just like listening to the radio.
This is thanks to the new feature in Android Automotive, the operating system for your car.
Developers will need to make some changes to their apps to enable this.
It's a bit like the car's computer system, and it's only for newer cars.
This allows you to enjoy content while keeping you safe.
Google will enable audio-only playback for video apps on Android Automotive while driving.
This update is for Android Automotive OS, based on Android 14 and above.
Developers must manually enable the feature.
The change aims to improve in-car entertainment and accessibility for content like podcasts.
The feature is currently limited to select cars and apps as part of an early access program.
- Who
- Google and video app developers.
- What
- Google will allow video apps on Android Automotive to switch to audio-only mode while driving.
- When
- As part of an early access program, with the feature available in Android 14 and above.
- Where
- Android Automotive OS.
- Why
- To enhance in-car content without compromising safety and allow audio playback while driving.
- Operating System
- Android Automotive OS
- Supported Versions
- Android 14 and above
- Driving Playback
- Audio-only mode
- Implementation
- Early access program