2019/2020/2021/2022 Subaru How To: Android Auto
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I show you how to use Android Auto in your 2020 Subaru. This video works the same for Subaru equipped with Android Auto for any year 2018 and up. This is a feature I use in my vehicle every day! If your vehicle has the capability I definitely recommend giving it a shot. Today I am in a Forester, but this application set up is the same throughout the entire Subaru lineup.
Thanks for watching! My name is Robert Cox and I'm a certified Sales Consultant at Bloomington Acura Subaru in Bloomington, MN. I'm here to help you learn all the features on your new car!
If you have questions about your new Acura or Subaru please reach out to me anytime!
Getting my subaru impreza in a few days! My first non shitbox I'm so thrilled
Congrats!
This video perfectly shows my issue with the Android Auto interface. If your phone slides around or if you try to pick it up, you lose connection instantly. Moreover I have tried and tried to configure my settings to disable charging while the phone is plugged in and just prioritize the connection and there's no setting for that either.
I bought a Motorola MA1 wireless Android Auto adapter and it works great!
Just got a 2021 Impreza. So far, the Android Auto experience has been extremely poor. Tried a number of cables, but with a tiny movement of the phone the android auto would disconnect.
Have you tried Anker cables? I use a braided Type A to Type C cable and it works perfectly for my 2020 Crosstrek.
I guess it's been the same since 2019 because i just got a Forester and the same problem exists. Thought about replacing the outlet that holds the usb. Or getting a wireless dongle but it would probably disconnect too. Lol.
Why does it need a cable? why cant it use bluetooth like other cars
For the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto it needs the cable to connect. This is pretty standard since these features have come out. The car still has bluetooth for other functions. We are just now starting to see wireless versions of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become popular so with the next generation Subaru's it may be wireless!
@@Robert_Cox it is a real PITA to have to plug it in to use AA in our 2019 Forester. I absolutely hate having cables hanging out of the dash. In comparison, my other car is a 22yo Alfa with no modern electronics yet I was able to attach a cheap aftermarket bluetooth screen that synchs with AA on my phone wirelessly without problem, and relays audio through the car stereo via the FM band. Simple. On the downside, the screen itself needs a power cable to be plugged in to the auxiliary power outlet - so I still can't avoid ugly external cables....
Kia got the bluetooth feature
simple and informative video. thanks.
My Android Auto randomly quit working with my brand new Subaru Outback. I plug it in and nothing happens. The notification that it's connecting will show for a few minutes then go away. It never connects.
it's really bad. it is definitely catered to iPhones.
Did you pair to bluetooth first?
@@Robert_Cox Yes I did. The Bluetooth works just fine but the Android Auto itself never connects.
I have 2020 Crosstrek. I was hoping there was going to be an update for to use Android Auto wirelessly, but It does not it works for this model. Correct? Yes, that cable is sensitive and you will lose the connection. Is there a chance there will be any updates for wireless compatibility?
Hi Jose! As of right now there is no news on a wireless Android Auto update. I'm hoping they have one soon, but nothing yet. Still have to use the cable unfortunately
Same here. I'm trying to get mine to work even after the update.
@@AnointedFlow "mines"?
Yeah.Im sure its wireless atp, but I dont use Spotify at all, or Samsung for much..on phone anyway. The only feature I can see being of use personally is Google maps in dash. But it isnt a hell of a lot larger than my my mobile So. Thanks but. No thanks Samu'sUNG. Thanks for the informative upload tho. Well done Sir.
Clean your USB C port on your phone and you won't get the glitchy behavior. You will then notice that the cord plugs all the way in and is very secure.
Ive tried multiple cables and 2 phones. I have constant disconnections when i go over bumps. I lose my maps exactly when i need it. Its becoming a safety hazzard trying to reconnect. Please allow wireless.
So many issues with A.A. I've given up and just use Bluetooth to play music
I set it up, it worked perfectly.
But at a later time, when i connect the phone via usb, the android auto icon doesn't "un-gray"
Wtf??
Make sure all of your apps are up to date on your phone. If that doesn't work make sure there isn't any dust in your phone that could be causing a poor connection.
Same here...try uninstalling android auto
Hello, I'm having a weird issue, when I have my phone connected via USB I can use google maps navigation just fine but my media says not available. As soon as I unplug the USB it connects my media via phones Bluetooth. I'm trying to have it so when I plug my phone into the usb it will connect to android auto as well as load in my media.
Also, when I have my phone connected via USB and change the connection setting from Charging to transfer media, it will load into the car and 5 seconds later dissconnect and say media not available. So it does try to load it but keeps flashing back off.
Android Auto overrides Bluetooth so you won't be able to do that. Just play music through Android Auto as it's the same thing
Has anyone ever tried this?
Install a USB dash camera on the Subaru head unit (factory head unit) where you need to access the USB dash camera and install the app from the USB dash camera. Then you can VIEW the camera on the factory head unit.
Question: Can the Subaru head unit allow to installation of an external app on it? (This app came with a USB dash camera.
Your title says 2019 is included. I have a tablet/smartphone combo running Android 12, is Android Auto supported with the 2019 Starlink system (included navigation which is..well... sub-optimal).
Please help, tell me how to translate the Fahrenheit temperature to Celsius on the climate control panel. Thank you in advance
Which Subaru model and trim do you have?
I have2015 XV Crosstrek sport tryck . I need your help with Which carplay I can use because the one I have is not working ?
2015 Crosstrek doesn't get CarPlay unless you have an aftermarket head unit
Doesn't work for me. After plugging in pixel 6, my Crosstrek doesn't respond and my phone buzzes every 5 seconds as if it's being plugged in for the first time. I've tried multiple USB cables.
Once I disconnected the cable. The android auto would be grey out. Is that mean I have to use the cable connecting to my phone to the usb port all the time in order to use this app continuely?
Correct, in order to use Android Auto your phone needs to be plugged in to the car.
Had trouble pairing my LG phone book download, kept saying phonebook download failed. Had to go in my phone and switch over from "RECENTS" TO "CONTACTS" Then the phonebook download was successful . Hope this helps someone else save time and agrivation. .
I don't even have android auto on my phone and it keeps turning on Sirius XM whenever I'm at a stop light. How do I get rid of Android auto??
The car wouldn't hold my favorite numbers why?
You have to save favorites through the car system for them to appear. Your favorites don't transfer over from your phone for some reason.
It worked thank you
Does anyone else have to pair their Bluetooth every time they get in their Subaru? If i plug in, Bluetooth picks right up with AA, but if i don't plug in, it won't pick up my Bluetooth without re-pairing it. Not sure if this is normal?
Android auto has never worked on my 2020 Forester the app is constantly grayed out
Make sure all of the apps on your phone are updated. Sometimes this is the issue. If you are still having problems check your cable to make sure you see the symbol on it and make sure the connection is good. If nothing is working schedule an appointment to get your USB port checked. Hope that helps!
Having the exact same issues on the same year Outback. Weird. I've tried different cables and still not working; just a greyed out app symbol.
P
I just recently got my new car over the weekend and I tried to do the android auto when I plugged in my phone yesterday before heading to work and it didn't show up right away would I have to redo Bluetooth again
Make sure you have a cord that would allow android auto to work. Look for a symbol on the larger USB side. If that doesn't work make sure your phone and all the apps are up to date. This is usually the biggest thing I see that solves the problem. Once you've done that and it still isn't working delete android auto and then plug the cable in. It will automatically trigger it to download and then it should work. Let me know if you have any questions!
@@Robert_Cox will do thank you
@Robert Cox by the way I got a 2022 Subaru Forester touring
Thank you! Can you please tell me if the car needs to be running to connect to android auto. And, also does it use a lot of data to use WAZE nav through my phone? Should data saver be turned on or off. Sorry, I'm confused. lol Thank you. Please reply.
I wouldn't turn data saver off because it may make some features not work or show them down. Yes, it needs to be running
@@Robert_Cox thank you! you're a big help. I appreciate your time.
Having to use a USB cable is primitive. Android Auto sucks.
I have an account with SiriusXM and just got a 2020 Impreza. Will I be able to listen to the service through the satellite radio app on my Samsung Galaxy J3 Android phone?
Hi Jonathan, you should be able to listen through the app on your phone or by going to radio and selecting SiriusXM once you add the car to your account!
So I have a 2019 Forester 2.5i Premium and a Galaxy S21
Android Auto is up to date. I can't open it to adjust settings because for some reason it is only able to be installed but not opened.
I can connect if I'm plugged in, but when I have a drive more than 30 minutes (which is common with my work) the phone will charge but it will disconnect Android Auto. I also cannot get my phone to wirelessly connect Android Auto. Is there a way to connect wirelessly or get around this disconnection issue when it's plugged in?
I was driving my new (used) car home and it disconnected and I got a bit lost and I don't want that happening on my way to a job site. I was really excited to have Android Auto... should I just get a new magnet car mount? I can't have it drop out like that since I travel for work
The Forester does not have wireless Android Auto unfortunately so you will have to plug it in. I know that if there's lint or something in the charging port of my phone that it will disconnect sometimes. Also try a Samsung cable if you are not already to seenif that keeps the connection better!
@@Robert_Cox thank you!!
I had iPhone and went back to android the phone would connect fine with Apple but yesterday I tried to connect to android auto but wasn't giving me any info to connect
Hi Andres, make sure the cable you are using has the symbol on the USB-A side to allow data transferring. If you don't see that symbol it might be the problem. Also, make sure all the apps on your phone are up to date. That could also be the problem. Hope that helps!
@@Robert_Cox that's very helpful. Just got the outback and I've had a hell of a time to get it to work. I'll test this out today. Thanks.
I just got a 2017 Impreza, it has Apple Carplay and Android Auto. I want to use different maps than Google because it's hard to see the roads that are not yellow.
I edited for misspelling.
No need to clarify reasons for editing * your own comment.* It's still a free world, mostly. For a bit longer, anyways. 😮
@@ShockBot127 That's ok, everyone does things their own way. Your just giving an opinion.
@@LinkSquish actually, the point I made about it still being free-speech would classify my comment as a factual statement. Not opinion. But. I don't hang out in YT comments to split hairs. God Bless & God speed....
Edit: I'm not going to announce why I felt the need to edit my comment, I will let the inter- web try to decipher that if they should feel,..so inclined.
I have a 2018 wrx and I'm wondering how do get the android auto working
Unfortunately the 2018 does not have Android Auto. Android Auto and Apple Carolay started in 2019. Not sure where you are located but if you're near Minneapolis I have a couple pre-owned 2019 and newer WRX/STi or you can get an idoings head unit
Got the 2021 Forester sports with 6.5" screen and I have Samsung Note 9 and no luck getting the AA to work. I tried every troubleshooting possible to get it to work but never worked. Any tips ricks or just take my car to the dealership?
Same happening with me.
Update after multiple tries and trying out 10s of cables the only cable that worked was this one from Anker:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01GN0M6NE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_XJRSP6CEGJ32GPB6D3M8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
2020 forester, AA doesn't work, and lose phone contacts all the time, have to re pair my phone weekly
New to me 2019 Outback Premium. When android connected via usb Google Assistant takes over and you lose the head unit voice recognition ability to control cabin temperature and fan speed. Since SOA has moved away from Harman Kardon head unit after the MY 18-19, I fear there will be no fix for this "feature." Dumb.
Try going out of the Android Auto app on the car and then click the voice command system. In my Impreza that allows me to use the Subaru voice command for temperature and fan speed. Hope that helps!
@@Robert_Cox yes that would work but I believe that in the 20-21 (maybe 17) models you can select one or the other using long or short press on the voice button on the steering wheel. Subie reps seemed unaware when I showed them mine and they then verified on other MY 2019 on the lot. MY 2018-19 uses a Harman Kardon head unit and that seems to be the sticking point. Seems a nuisance to have to exit AA just to make temp/fan speed change and then have to reconnect to continue with navigation/phone etc. BTW, same issue on Android Auto and Apple car play.
it does download the phone book but not completely and doesnt transfer my numbers and i cant add a new contact
Make sure all the apps on your phone are up to date. Also check your Android Auto settings to make sure it is set to download/import contacts.
@@Robert_Cox i dont mean android auto i mean regular bluetooth
Try deleting your phone and then pairing it again. When the prompts appear hit pair on your phone before confirming on the car screen. Then allow contacts on your phone before you say download phonebook on the car screen. That should do it!
@@Robert_Cox Thank you very much
Does the phone charge while plugged into USB for Android Auto?
Yes it does! However, it charges it slowly. If you want to quickly charge your phone use a cable that plugs into the 12V outlet
Is there a way to prevent other phones connected to USB (JUST for charging purposes) to not take over the car system instead of driver's primary phone? Can this be either configured so that the first phone that gets plugged in (or paired trough Bluetooth) is considered as primary; or is there a user's profile that remembers the settings so you can choose; or is there a screen message offering to make a choice which phone to use if additional ones are plugged in; or is there some other ways to ignore other passenger's phones? Thank you!
Unfortunately I haven't found a way for the other phone not to take over. My recommendation is to get one of the 12V cigarette lighter style chargers. Those will charge your phone a lost faster than the USB ports and keep whatever phone you want showing Android Auto working!
Do you know if there might be an update for the entertainment system in the 2018 impreza?
My android auto is a mess.
Never functions properly.
I've had a galaxy s9 and just updated to a galaxy s20 phone and android auto has constant issues. The maps work fine but trying to use the message function works only half the time.
What usb-C are you using
Hello! I'm not sure if your vehicle has an update; however, what I would recommend is to disconnect your phone from bluetooth and delete Android Auto from your phone. Once you've done that, plug your phone in again and the system will prompt you to download and go through the set up process. This has worked for me as I had issues initially on my 2019 Impreza. Usually I recommend using the USB-C that came with your phone as it typically has the best connection, but in reality as long as it has the symbol on the base of the USB side you should be fine. If you still have issues let me know!
I have a 2018 Crosstrek and connecting to use Android Auto has also been a nightmare. Initially I was told it needed a software update, and it worked intermittently for a few weeks. I had an S9 also. I've since changed to a Note 10 and an S20, and neither works properly and I can't even use the cord that comes with the phone since it's a C type connection on both ends. It seems like a small nuisance but when it was one of the selling points of the car, it is annoying. Connecting thru Bluetooth works like a charm but of course that isn't the integrated experience I expected.
is there a way to receive whatapps call from android in car? currently when the calls come in whatapps, I cannot receive the call.
Great question. I'm actually not sure since I don't have that app
I hate my 2020 legacy tomtom navigation. I want it disabled so android auto can use full screen. The tomtom built in navigation does not have live time traffic and an awful voice command system.
The Legacy should be getting an update here soon where Apple Car Play and Android Auto can use the full screen
@@Robert_Cox subaru released the update for Apple carplay for portrait mode which is full screen. They did not include Android auto in their update, yet.
@@Robert_Cox does this include the 2021 Outbacks? I like my outback, but currently it looks exactly like the one in this video. It doesn't use the full screen layout. It makes typing in addresses somewhat difficult!
Thanks
So you have to plug it in?
Correct
same here most often the car is not d/l the contacts suucks
Did you turn on your cellphone data just to use the maps?cuz whenever i turned off my data the map displays disappear
Yes, for the pay to actually appear you need to have data turned on.
Android auto giving some problems recently
Make sure all the apps on your phone are up to date. If that's not the issue then check the cord. If you're still having issues make sure the head unit is up to date!
Android auto sucks. Always searching for gps signal in my Forester. Has to be a better way
No thanks, Bluetooth works better.