Waze for Android Auto Now Available
The popular navigation app Waze is now available for Android Auto.
Users can now navigate with Waze using their vehicle’s in-car display, touchscreens, steering wheel buttons, and other console-mounted controls simply by connecting their Android phone to the USB port in a car that supports Android Auto. Like the normal app, Waze for Android Auto will offer navigation, the ability to start any drive using voice command, and a feature to send visual and audio alerts to keep the driver informed. Users will also be able to access their personalized Waze experience on the larger screen, as well as easily view their ETA panel.
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Just like the standard app, users will also be able to report accidents, slowdowns, police checkpoints, hazards, and speed cameras to help their fellow Wazers.
To use Waze for Android Auto, you’ll need the most updated Waze version installed on your phone. Afterward, simply connect the phone to your car’s USB port and select “Navigation App” from the footer of the screen and Waze will start if it’s the last used navigation app.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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