➤ The best apps for Android Auto for messages, music, maps and more 🕹

Android Auto It is a really convenient solution, it is a standard designed by Google to allow communication between our smartphone and the information and entertainment system present in compatible modern cars. The idea is really interesting: To prevent the driver from using the phone, the phone's functions and some of its applications are moved to the large screen of the in-flight entertainment system.

In this article we will see which are the best applications for Android Auto divided by type of application and which, having implemented compatibility with Android Auto, can be used comfortably in the car (as long as they have an appropriate interface).

To use Android Auto it is not necessary to make any configuration, if you have a compatible system just connect the phone via USB cable (or Bluetooth, again compatibility extends to a small number of terminals). If you don't have a compatible system, you can always use Android Auto directly from your smartphone via the handy app.

After this brief introduction we leave you with the list of the best applications.

The best apps for Android Auto

First of all, we can only point out the section of the Google Play Store dedicated to applications compatible with Android Auto.
Accessing this section is really simple, from the Android Auto application, just press the menu button at the top left and then on the "Application for Android Auto" item.

The best navigation applications

Navigation is essential in an application dedicated to in-car use. Beyond what is always comfortable Google Maps (which we find pre-installed on most Android devices), you can install the much appreciated Waze.
Both apps report traffic and support voice commands, so you don't need to take your hands off the wheel. If you want to try it, you can download Waze for free directly from the Play Store.
If you want to try other applications for browsing with Android, we refer you to our dedicated article.

App to manage messages with Android Auto

WhatsApp is compatible with Android Auto, you can also send and receive messages simply by voice. The most popular messaging apps are also supported:

Facebook Messenger;
Telegram;
Sign;
Skype;

the latter also supports video calls.

SMS app with Android Auto

After messaging applications we have to talk about old SMS. They are directly compatible with Android Auto without the need for third-party applications.
You can hear the SMS content read by the voice of Google Assistant and can reply to messages using voice commands.
If you want to have more options available, you can opt for the excellent Pulse SMS, which can be found for free directly on the Play Store.

App to listen to music with Android Auto

There are many options to listen to our favorite music in the car. you can hear it music locally (hence the songs downloaded to our phone) through the convenient Google Play Music.
If Google Music does not convince you, there are many valid alternatives available to listen to your mp3s, the best applications are:

Double turn audio;
MediaMonkey;
JetAudio;
Pulsar music player.

If instead of local music (that is, downloaded to your phone in mp3) you prefer to listen to the streaming music Almost all services are compatible with Android Auto. Here's a quick list:

Spotify
Deezer;
Amazon Music (it's free if you have Amazon Prime).

They all work properly with voice commands, allowing you to start playback and choose a playlist.

App to listen to the radio with Android Auto

An internal radioIt has some important advantages, despite not consuming massive data, it allows you to keep the same station while traveling without having to worry about signal drops or frequency changes between different areas.
Furthermore, through online radios you have free access to an infinitely greater choice than that accessible via FM: you can find radios from all countries, dedicated to the musical genre that we prefer or that talk about the topic of our interest (news, sports, policy).

The best radio applications compatible with Android Auto are:

Simple radio;
MiTuner;
Tune.

Podcast application with Android Auto

Listening to podcasts is also convenient, they are recorded clips that can be enjoyed on demand. You can find podcasts on all topics, from in-depth political analysis to those that talk about sports, to historical ones. If you are passionate about podcasts you will have no problem using the best apps in your car, here are the best compatible solutions: