Using the built in but hidden wireless capability for Android Auto

[Kremmen]

Just to add a bit of info this is my wired solution :

From phone just a small bit visible :



Same at the other end :



And my preferred SatNav, Google Maps in satellite view :

[ninanina]

Just to add a bit of info this is my wired solution :

From phone just a small bit visible :



Same at the other end :



And my preferred SatNav, Google Maps in satellite view :

Google Maps in satellite view looks great

So far I’ve only used the in-built sat nav and found it to work extremely well

I have a reliable wireless Apple CarPlay connection so I might try Google Maps next time

[Kremmen]

What beats me is the "Passenger Airbag" sign ........ how does it know ?   

[Lord Voltermore]

True.  The voice activated control systems are constantly listening and could know someone is a bit of a gasbag.  But how does it know its the passenger ?   

[ninanina]

True.  The voice activated control systems are constantly listening and could know someone is a bit of a gasbag.  But how does it know its the passenger ?   

 

[CB72]

Today the car decided it's not starting Android Auto even though it recognises the phone and when using the wired connection, it's done this before and repairs itself a few days later, weird!!. Does a new Jazz have any problems with Android Auto?

[Kremmen]

Difficult to know whether it's the car or phone not playing ball

[dfconnolly]

How much data does satellite view use and doesn’t the data transfer rate hinder the gps real time location ie: time lag between actual position and indicated position on display?

I find already that there is a time lag just using Waze or Google maps in basic display modes anyway!

TIA

[Kremmen]

Having used Google Maps navigation in satellite view many times whilst exploring Reading I can say the GPS location is spot on, no lag

As for data, it uses very little as my monthly usage is tiny, even adding the time I spend out playing with the phone on bus journeys

[Hicardo]

For those who've had trouble with Android auto occasionally not starting, its helpful to check that the inbuilt Garmin GPS is up and running, as Android / Google could be configured to use the car GPS not phone GPS.  This is what ive found once or twice.  Once inbuilt sat nav is up and running , Google Maps or Waze will connect utilising the car GPS