Android Auto: getting started and best practices
When it comes to driving safely, concentration is key.
With “Android Auto” and the UVO link to the navigation infotainment system, you can stay focused on the road while having access to a variety of smartphone apps.
Android Auto is a phone interface that brings key features from your Android smartphone to your head unit. –This is also known as telephone projection; this means that your Kia's screen essentially mirrors your smartphone's screen.
You can use it to access the phone's navigation, music, dialer and much more.
Start by downloading the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Play Store.
On your Kia, make sure you are parked before starting. Press the Setup key, then select Device Connections.
Press the Android Auto button
Make sure “Enable Android Auto” is selected…
Click Next then Yes.
Connect your phone via your phone manufacturer's USB cable and unlock the phone.
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect to the main unit.
Give the phone a minute to sync… then see the Android Auto message on the screen, accept or tap OK to use Android Auto.
You will then see a message on the phone screen informing you that Android Auto is available.
That's all we can say about it!
Once connected, from the home screen, swipe left and tap the Android Auto button and Android Auto will display on the head unit screen.
Once on the Android Auto home screen, you'll see a map showing your current location and four selections at the bottom: Apps or Home, Music, Notifications, and Microphone.
The microphone icon allows you to get help from Google, make a call, or send a message.
Press the Home button to view available apps, like Podcast, Pandora, and Spotify. Here you can also use the Phone app to make a call, access settings and exit the UVO link home screen.
Tap the Play Music button to access several choices for listening to music or audio from your phone:
Radio, recent activity, playlists and podcasts
Press the Home button again to return to the Home screen.
Now let's review some best practices:
Make sure your Android phone is running 8.0 Oreo operating system or newer.
Make sure you have the latest versions of apps on your phone, as Android Auto and its related apps are constantly being improved.
Use your phone manufacturer's USB cable.
And adjust your phone's browsing settings to ensure optimal performance.
The app does all the “heavy lifting” for you.
It allows you to make and receive calls…
Send and receive messages…
Talk to Google…
Benefit from step-by-step navigation with Google Maps…
And listen to music.
Android Auto – an elegant solution to a tricky challenge: how to stay focused on the road without compromising your communication.
For more information about Android Auto, please refer to the car multimedia system user manual or Kia Features and Functions Video YouTube channel. Thank you for watching.
With “Android Auto” and the UVO link to the navigation infotainment system, you can stay focused on the road while having access to a variety of smartphone apps.
Android Auto is a phone interface that brings key features from your Android smartphone to your head unit. –This is also known as telephone projection; this means that your Kia's screen essentially mirrors your smartphone's screen.
You can use it to access the phone's navigation, music, dialer and much more.
Start by downloading the Android Auto app to your smartphone from the Play Store.
On your Kia, make sure you are parked before starting. Press the Setup key, then select Device Connections.
Press the Android Auto button
Make sure “Enable Android Auto” is selected…
Click Next then Yes.
Connect your phone via your phone manufacturer's USB cable and unlock the phone.
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect to the main unit.
Give the phone a minute to sync… then see the Android Auto message on the screen, accept or tap OK to use Android Auto.
You will then see a message on the phone screen informing you that Android Auto is available.
That's all we can say about it!
Once connected, from the home screen, swipe left and tap the Android Auto button and Android Auto will display on the head unit screen.
Once on the Android Auto home screen, you'll see a map showing your current location and four selections at the bottom: Apps or Home, Music, Notifications, and Microphone.
The microphone icon allows you to get help from Google, make a call, or send a message.
Press the Home button to view available apps, like Podcast, Pandora, and Spotify. Here you can also use the Phone app to make a call, access settings and exit the UVO link home screen.
Tap the Play Music button to access several choices for listening to music or audio from your phone:
Radio, recent activity, playlists and podcasts
Press the Home button again to return to the Home screen.
Now let's review some best practices:
Make sure your Android phone is running 8.0 Oreo operating system or newer.
Make sure you have the latest versions of apps on your phone, as Android Auto and its related apps are constantly being improved.
Use your phone manufacturer's USB cable.
And adjust your phone's browsing settings to ensure optimal performance.
The app does all the “heavy lifting” for you.
It allows you to make and receive calls…
Send and receive messages…
Talk to Google…
Benefit from step-by-step navigation with Google Maps…
And listen to music.
Android Auto – an elegant solution to a tricky challenge: how to stay focused on the road without compromising your communication.
For more information about Android Auto, please refer to the car multimedia system user manual or Kia Features and Functions Video YouTube channel. Thank you for watching.
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