Car Electronics Derby Ltd - Derbyshire's Car Audio, car stereo and electrical accessory specialist for 56 years
Open Tuesday-Fridays by appointment only
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Email - cedlsales@gmail.com
Android Auto allows you to use many features of your Android smartphone while driving. Some features it offers includes;
Navigation - Google Maps & Waze
Messaging - Whatsapp, Facebook & SMS (Voice dictate)
Music - Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, Tidal & more
Radio - BBC Radio iPlayer, TuneIn, RadioPlayer
Podcasts - Google Podcasts & more
These all display on your new radio touchscreen, and are controlled by radio touchscreen or voice control (OK Google)
Navigation - Google Maps & Waze
These display on your new radio touchscreen, and are controlled by radio touchscreen or voice control (OK Google). You navigate to a destination by name using voice, rather than typing in a postcode. For example, simply say "OK Google, Navigate to the Trafford Centre" to navigate there, rather than having to get your phone out, find the postcode and then type it in and hope your maps are up to date (Maps are free and up to date using Google Maps or Waze).
Traffic info is included for free, along with Speed cameras
Messaging - WhatsApp, Messenger, Hangouts
While driving, Android Auto will notify you of an incoming message from your favourite Android messaging apps. If you press the notification, the radio will dictate your incoming message aloud through the car speakers (this may not be good if children are present!!). Once you've heard the message, you can send your reply by voice, which is dictated back to you before it's sent
Music - Amazon Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Google Play Music, Spotify, Tidal, YouTube Music & more
While driving, Android Auto will allow you to control your music library from your favourite music providers, by your new radio's built in touchscreen or voice control. Once you've chosen your Playlist, Album or Artist, you can use your radio or steering wheel controls to change track, keeping your eyes on the road while listening to your favourite tunes.

Radio & Podcasts - DAB (on certain models)
Audible, BBC Radio iPlayer, Simple Radio, TuneIn Radio
While driving, Android Auto will allow you to control your music library from your favourite music providers, by your new radio's built in touchscreen or voice control. Once you've chosen your Playlist, Album or Artist, you can use your radio or steering wheel controls to change track, keeping your eyes on the road while listening to your favourite tunes.
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto dongles for cars which already have wired Apple CarPlay &/or wired Android Auto.
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These are available at different price points with different features
£100 - make wired Apple CarPlay OR Android Auto wireless (one or the other)
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£130 - £160 - make wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto wireless (useful for cars which only have Apple CarPlay, but you use an Android phone, or for households that use Apple & Android phones)
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Suitable for almost any factory radio with existing Apple CarPlay &/or Android Auto
£280-£360 - make wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto wireless, and add an Android OS to play virtually any app through your factory screens. Very handy for media playback, and especially useful for EVs, as it allows video playback while charging. Popular apps which play include;
YouTube
Disney+
Netflix
Now TV
Amazon Prime Video
And much more
All controlled via touchscreen, also has SIM card input for independent internet (most modern Smartphones don't support wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto & Wifi tethering/personal hotspot, so simpler to use an independent SIM card for internet access)
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Suitable for almost any factory radio with existing Apple CarPlay &/or Android Auto