How to Add Google News on Android Auto?
Drivers struggle to stay updated on the road without getting updated about the latest news. That's where the Google News app comes in handy. Now, the drivers can get hands-free news updates, AI-curated news, and real-time information via Android Auto. After adding Google News to Android Auto by following this step guide, you'll learn how useful this app is.
Add Google News on Android Auto
Google's Ecosystem and Safety Measures for Android Auto
Google's Ecosystem:
- Google Assistant Integration: This integration ensures that this app is driver friendly. With this, you can control the app only through voice commands without any distractions.
- Personalized News Updates: This app will only send you updates and the latest information through Google's AI algorithm.
- Sync across devices: Now you need not to scroll through phone to stay informed. Your car's dashboard will let you stay informed about the latest news.
Android Auto's Safety Measures for this specific app:
- Control through voice commands: With the support of Google Assistant, you can control this app only through your voice commands. So, you'll not get distracted at all when driving.
- Screen interaction restrictions: When you get the use the app in the car, you'll not get any distracting things like pop-ups on the car screen unlike in smartphones.
- Limited features for safety: To make this app a driver-friendly app, they have only given access to limited features such as news, podcasts, and music
- Adaptive interface: To minimize further distractions, when this app works on the car screen the app offers large buttons and simplified layouts alongside voice commands.
Add Google News on Android Auto [Step Guide]
1. Download AAHacks
Before you go to the Google Play Store, you can download the AAHacks and enhance your Android Auto experience with any app including Google News. Simply tap on;
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2. Install Google News App
Now you can install the app by:
- Go to the Google Play Store
- Search for Google News
- Install it
- Wait until the installation is done
Important: Ensure you have Android 14.0 or above and update the official Android Auto app to the latest version.
3. Launch it on Android Auto
After the installation Is completed you can;
- Go to the device settings
- Search Android Auto
- Open Android Auto
- Go to the Customize launcher
- See whether Google News has launched
- If not, launch it on Android Auto
Troubleshooting Guide
- Google Assistant not responding to the "Play the news" command
Solution:
- Ensure the Google Assistant is enabled. If not fix it as follows:
Settings > Google > Google Assistant > Hey Google & voice match
- Check whether you have a stable internet connection
- Restart the phone and connect to the Android Auto
- News playback stops or doesn't start
Solution:
- Clear the cache of the Google app
Settings > Apps > Google > Storage > Cache > Clear cache
- Verify default news provider settings in Google Assistant
Assistant Settings > News > Manage > News preferences
- After doing so try playing first on your mobile and then connect to Android Auto
- Google News not showing on Android Auto
Solution:
- Ensure that your mobile has installed the app
- See whether the app has launched on Android Auto
- No audio while the news is playing
Solution:
- Check Android Auto audio settings and make sure the car’s volume is up
- Switch to different audio output in the car (e.g., Bluetooth, AUX, USB)
- Restart Android Auto and Google Assistant
Safety and Best Practices for Using Google News on Android Auto
- To minimize distractions while driving, focus on voice commands instead of manually controlling
- Enable auto-play to avoid tapping while driving
- Use a good internet connection for premium use