Android Auto is a feature that lets you easily and safely use your phone in the car, for example, with music and navigation apps. In most cases, you'll need a cable to connect your phone to the car via a wired connection to get the most out of Android Auto.
However, for some phones and cars, you can more easily use Android Auto's wireless connection. Below, we'll see if you meet the requirements to try this feature and, if so, how to use Android Auto wirelessly.
Phone compatibility with wireless Android Auto
One of the prerequisites is having an Android phone that meets the requirements for wireless Android Auto. The mobile phone must meet the following:
- Any phone with Android 11.0 or higher.
- A Google or Samsung phone with Android 10.0 .
- A Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ or Note 8 , with Android 9.0 .
- Compatibility with 5GHz Wi-Fi network , as Wireless Android Auto uses Bluetooth pairing and a 5GHz Wi-Fi connection for data transmission.
- An active data plan on the phone.
Wireless Android Auto connection method built into your car
Wireless Android Auto is generally only available on models from around 2021 onward, as it's a relatively new feature. Of course, keep in mind that not all vehicles from every brand support wireless Android Auto, and support may vary depending on the specific model you purchase.
Which Cars Offer Wireless Android Auto for 2025:
- Acura: MDX, RDX
- Audi: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-Tron, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8
- BMW: 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, iX, i4, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4
- Buick: Enclave, Encore GX, Envision
- Cadillac: CT4, CT5, Escalade/Escalade ESV, XT4, XT5, XT6
- Chevrolet: Blazer, Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Corvette, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Silverado 1500 LTD, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban/Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse
- Chrysler: Pacifica
- Dodge: Durango
- Ford: Bronco, Edge, E-Transit, Expedition/Expedition Max, F-150, F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E
- GMC: Acadia, Hummer EV, Sierra 1500, Sierra 1500 LTD, Terrain, Yukon/Yukon XL
- Honda: Accord, Civic
- Hyundai: Accent, Elantra, Ioniq (excludes Ioniq 5), Kona, Kona EV, Palisade, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Venue
- Infiniti: Q50, Q60, QX50, QX55, QX60, QX80
- Jeep: Compass, Grand Cherokee/Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer
- Kia: Carnival, Forte, K5, Niro, Rio, Sorento
- Lincoln: Navigator, Nautilus
- Maserati: Ghibli, Levante, MC20, Quattroporte
- Porsche: 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan
- Ram: 1500, 2500/3500, ProMaster
- Toyota: Tundra
- Volkswagen: Arteon, Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI/Golf R, ID.4, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan
If your car supports wireless Android Auto, pairing is simple. Each manufacturer's system works differently, but in most cases, you can use wireless Android Auto by following these five steps:
- If you don't have Android Auto on your phone, you must download it from the Google Play Store .
- Activate Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on your phone.
- Start the car > Press the Android Auto button on the infotainment system screen > Select "Connect a phone".
- On your phone > Go to Bluetooth > Pair your car with your phone.
- Grant Android Auto all necessary permissions.
Congratulations! You can now use Android Auto wirelessly. If you encounter any problems while using it , we recommend following our troubleshooting steps.
What if my car only has a wired connection and doesn't include factory-installed wireless Android Auto?
The easiest way to add wireless functionality to a car that already supports the wired version is to use a USB adapter. Smart Box currently offers four products to suit different needs. A comparison of these four models follows:
