One of the advertised perks of using Android Auto on your phone in your car is that you can make calls and control your media by issuing voice commands to Google Assistant. At least, that's how it's ...

Several Android Auto users report seeing “Voice commands aren’t available right now” in recent days. The issue appears across multiple cars and phones, suggesting it’s not device-specific. Some say ...

Fiddling with your phone while driving is just asking to get into a situation you don't want to be in. Which is why an experience like Android Auto is an absolute must to have in your car if you're ...

For some users, a bug on Android Auto is causing all voice commands for navigation to be routed through Google Maps, regardless of the user’s preferences. On Android Auto, voice commands for ...

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

A bug with Android Auto is causing users to be unable to use voice commands, with a prominent “voice commands aren’t available right now” notice appearing. Where it’s not uncommon for voice commands ...

When I hop into my car, there is a list of checklist items I absentmindedly tick off. One is reaching for my cheap Android Auto dongle in my glovebox and plugging it in. Google’s in-car phone ...

Using voice commands allows you to take control of many of your car’s functions without removing your hands from the steering wheel. It’s quick and convenient, and it could also help you drive more ...

For years, Android Auto voice control felt useful but narrow. You could ask for directions, place a call, or change a song, but many drivers still had to think in stiff command phrases while dealing ...

Even if connecting your Android phone to your car's dashboard via Android Auto is a daily ritual for you, you may not have explored much beyond the default settings for the interface. You probably ...