To reduce the risk of road accidents, the Android Auto car interface did not support the YouTube app for the longest time. Users had to rely on screen mirroring apps in order to stream YouTube videos from their phones. That is bound to change now, as Google announced YouTube support for Android Auto at this year’s I/O event. In this article, we show you how to watch YouTube videos on Android Auto in any car.
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Use the official YouTube app
Since Android Auto now supports YouTube, you can easily watch videos on your car’s infotainment screen. Here’s how.
Step 1: Install the Android Auto app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Connect your smartphone to your car’s infotainment system via Bluetooth or USB.
Step 3: Launch Android Auto on your smartphone. Some cars may automatically trigger Android Auto on the screen as soon as your phone connects to the infotainment system.
Step 4: Select YouTube from the list of apps.
Step 5: Search for the video you want to watch and play it. You will be able to watch the video on your car’s screen.
Play downloaded videos
Your car’s interface can also play the videos saved on your phone’s internal storage. The only condition is that the videos should be in MP4 format. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Connect your smartphone to your car’s infotainment system via USB. You can also connect a USB drive or an external hard disk to the car.
Step 2: Scroll through the car’s interface to look for the storage folder. If there’s a different folder for videos, tap on it.
Step 3: Search for the video you want to watch and select it. It will start playing on your car’s infotainment system.
Use a third-party app to mirror your phone’s display
Lastly, you can mirror your phone’s display on your car’s infotainment system. This will require a third-party app like ApowerMirror.
Step 1: Install ApowerMirror on your Android phone and the car’s infotainment system. The app is available on Google Play Store.
Step 2: Make sure the infotainment system is connected to your phone’s WiFi hotspot.
Step 3: Open the app on your phone and the infotainment system.
Step 4: On your phone, select the name of your car’s infotainment system.
Step 5: Select Start Now.
Step 6: Launch YouTube on your smartphone. It will be mirrored on your car’s infotainment system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Android Auto support YouTube?
At I/O 2023, Google announced that it will be bringing YouTube to its Android Auto interface. You can now watch YouTube videos on your parked vehicles.
How do I watch YouTube videos on my car’s infotainment screen?
You can use the Youtube app on Android Auto or mirror your phone’s display to watch videos on your car’s infotainment display.
How do I connect my phone to Android Auto?
Install the Android Auto app on your phone and your car’s infotainment system. Connect the two devices via Bluetooth or USB. Launch Android Auto on both devices to use the app.
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Conclusion
This is how you can watch YouTube videos on Android Auto in any car. As a general precaution, do not play videos in a moving car. It can distract the driver and increase the risk of accidents. Always make sure the car is parked before you play videos on the infotainment screen. If you found this article helpful, let us know in the comments!
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