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Tesla is known for its innovative vehicles that come with a own operating system are equipped. But what if you prefer Android Auto want to use to access Favorite apps and services to have? Are there ways to use Android Auto in a Tesla? In the following blog post we will present options that make it possible to use Android Auto in a Tesla. The first option is a Smartphone with Android Auto to the Tesla's USB port. However, this requires that you have a special app installed on your cell phone Interface between the Tesla screen and the Android Auto system. One such app is, for example AA Mirror or AA Stream.
Tesla with Android Auto
The apps mentioned above make it possible Android Auto screen to mirror and also control it on the Tesla display. However, the method has some disadvantages: on the one hand, you have to manually start the app and establish the connection every time you start the car, and on the other hand, there can be delays or crashes because the apps are not officially supported by Google or Tesla .
The second option is to connect an external screen with Android Auto Tesla HDMI port to connect. However, this requires that you install/attach an additional monitor in the car, which is connected to the Tesla with an HDMI cable. You also need to use an adapter that converts the HDMI signal into a USB signal that is recognized by the smartphone.
One such adapter is this Carlinkit 2.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter. This makes it possible to use the smartphone wireless to connect to the monitor and use Android Auto. The advantage of this method is that you have a more stable and faster connection than with the first option. The downside is that you need more money and space to install the monitor and adapter.
The third option is to have one Raspberry Pi with Android Auto to the HDMI port on the Tesla. However, this requires equipping a Raspberry Pi with special software that emulates Android Auto. Such software is for example OpenAuto Pro or Crankshaft. The software allows the Raspberry Pi to be used as a standalone Android Auto system that connects to the Tesla screen.
no additional app or smartphone required
The benefit of Raspberry method is that one no additional app or smartphone required to use Android Auto. The downside is that you need to have some technical know-how to set up and configure the Raspberry Pi. As you can see, there are a few ways to use Android Auto in a Tesla. However, all options are not officially approved or recommended by Google or Tesla and may therefore cause problems. Therefore, you should consider whether you want to try out the options or stick with Tesla's own operating system.
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