I actually don’t know if newer cars can just use Bluetooth without an app. I’ve been thinking of replacing my car with something more practical which is why I posted this. I don’t know how much privacy newer cars have left.
Unless it’s changed in newer car models, Android auto only connects when you physically plug it into one of the provided USB ports in the center console/glove compartment. The BT connection only allows media and phone usage (audio and SMS). You won’t get maps or other apps to appear on the in vehicle display, though.
I actually don’t know if newer cars can just use Bluetooth without an app. I’ve been thinking of replacing my car with something more practical which is why I posted this. I don’t know how much privacy newer cars have left.
Unless it’s changed in newer car models, Android auto only connects when you physically plug it into one of the provided USB ports in the center console/glove compartment. The BT connection only allows media and phone usage (audio and SMS). You won’t get maps or other apps to appear on the in vehicle display, though.
Some car infotainment systems have settings where you can set them to only connect to your phone via bluetooth and not apple carplay/android auto