Hookup tablet to car

Android Auto will work in any car, even an older car. All you need is the right accessories—and a smartphone running Android 5. Add a few handy apps and phone settings, and you can make your smartphone version of Android Auto just about as good as the dashboard version. Google brought a standalone Android Auto app to smartphones the following year, allowing anyone with an Android phone to use the simplified menu system for music, navigation, phone calls, and messages. Read on for the best way to bring Android Auto to your car. Using Android Auto on your phone makes sense only if you can glance at the screen without losing sight of the road. Connecting your car to Bluetooth removes the extra bit of friction that might stop you from listening to music or asking for directions.

So I bought my sister this Visual Land tablet about 2 years ago. Eventually both the mini usb and charging port broke off from the logic board as expected from a cheap product. I tried resoldering the charge port.

Looking for tips on safely using your Android phone with your car's stereo? CNET has you covered. Editor's note, December 24, This article has been updated to reflect further information about Android Auto. As a CNET reader with a healthy addiction to technology, you likely already know why a phone and the apps it's powered by can be useful in the car. Your phone is a hub for your audio and entertainment, GPS navigation, and communications with your friends, family, and social circles.