How to Enable Official Video App Support on Android Auto App
The latest 2025 Android Auto update enables official video app support. Here is how you can allow it to easily and enjoy video streaming facilities in your parking mode.
How to Enable
Requirements:
- Android 13.0+ Android Device
- 2016 or Newer Car
- Up-to-date Android Auto App
- Make available the Fermata Auto App Installed on your Android device or
- Set up it on your Android device
If you have already installed Fermata Auto on your Android device, follow the steps below to set it up on your Android Auto app
- Check whether the Fermata Auto has been installed on your Android device
- Go to Android Auto
- Enable android auto developer mode
- Start the head unit server
- Go to the Android Auto app launcher
- Check for the Fermata Auto app
Fermata Auto has a YouTube watching facility in the car. And with its web browsing option, you can access any video streaming platform while in the car.
AA Mirror Plus
AA Mirror Plus is an advanced mirroring app. With this, users can mirror their phone to their car screen without any hassle.
Features of AA Mirror Plus:
- Can be controlled by all cars that are supported by Android Auto
- Stream & play feature
- No ads
- There is no cost associated with the use of this app
- Small-sized app
- Watch YouTube in the car
- Stream Netflix in the car
Carlinkit AI Box
Features of the Carlinkit AI Box
- Play YouTube smoothly in the car: You can watch YouTube smoothly, even Netflix and other streaming services in the car
- Wireless connectivity: You don't need to keep messy cables with you. You can connect it simply through Bluetooth
- High-definition quality visuals: You can experience high-quality streams via this adapter
- Size: The size of this adapter is very simple and easy to hold
Comparison Between Fermata Auto, AA Mirror Plus, & Carlinkit AI Box
| Feature | Fermata Auto | AA Mirror Plus | Carlinkit AI Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Android Auto (unofficial) | Android Auto (rooted/unofficial) | Independent Android OS |
| Installation | App sideload via AAHacks | Manual install (root recommended) | Plug-and-play hardware |
| Streaming Support | YouTube, VLC, Web video | Screen Mirroring only | YouTube, Netflix, Google Play |
| Touchscreen Support | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Internet Access | Via phone's data | Via phone's data | Built-in WiFi or SIM |
| Voice Control | Limited | No | Yes (Google Assistant or Alexa) |
| Updates | Frequent (community-driven) | Rare | OTA firmware updates |
| Root Required | No | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Free | Free | Paid (hardware device) |
How does it Work?
There is no trick at all. As recommended, you are only advised to use them while switching to parking mode. So, you can only watch YouTube/ Netflix when you are in your parking mode.
FAQs
Can I watch YouTube/ Netflix on Android Auto?
Watching YouTube in your car via Android Auto can be done with a few tweaks. Using the Fermata Auto, AA Mirror Plus, & Carlinkit AI box will let you watch YouTube or stream Netflix on Android Auto without any hassle.
Are these solutions safe?
You do not doubt that your choice is the Fermata Auto or the Carlinkit AI Box. They are some of the latest and safest universal methods that are used by many users try out with latest 2025 Android Auto update.
Why do you need to enable official video app support on Android Auto?
Simply, Android Auto limits your entertainment experience. If you are someone who is waiting for hours and hours in parking lots, you deserve something better instead of sleeping. So, enabling this feature will let you feel better from any angle.
