Android Auto is still a popular platform for car drivers all around the world. Its success is based on the ability to integrate the most useful Smartphone features into your car screen for a comfortable and secure experience. You can even turn your old tablet into an Android Auto screen with a little trick.
Using Android Auto you can make use of navigation apps like Google Maps as well as answering your calls, send messages with voice commands, listen to Spotify or WhatsApp voice messages while driving. In case your car doesn’t include Android Auto by default, you can turn your Tablet into a screen with Headunit Reloaded app.
Turn your old tablet into an Android TV for your car
In order to turn your tablet into an Android Auto screen you have to download Headunit Reloaded from the Google Play Store. It costs less than 5 euros and you can use it to turn your tablet into an Android Auto operative device.
- First you need to make sure your tablet is in good shape and that Internet connection works fine. You don’t need it to be a high end device. As long as it connects to WiFi you can already use it.
- Headunit Reloaded is designed for your tablet to become an Android Auto screen. Once you download it the setting is pretty simple and you can tun your tablet into an intelligent console.
- Then you must open the Android Auto app in your phone and activate developer’s settings. It’s a very simple step, you only need to open Addtiional app settings and press on Version several times.
- Press the three dots button on the upper right corner and select Start main unit server. Your device will be ready for the next step. Share your mobile phone data connection with the tablet. Use the WiFi access point option to do it.
- Open Headunit Reloaded in the Tablet and select the WiFi icon. Android Auto will open and you can start the local configuration.
Once you are ready, you can mount your tablet on the car and start using Android Auto directly from the tablet. It’s a good way to have easy access to all Android Auto features even if your car is not compatible by default.
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