Google initially rolled out Android Auto Wireless back in 2018, but at the time, the feature was limited to Nexus and Pixel devices running Android 8.0 Oreo. Shortly after the launch, a few users managed to turn on Android Auto wireless on a few non-Google devices and the company also extended support to some Samsung Galaxy flagships. Although Google has rolled out Android Auto Support in several regions since then, the number of officially supported devices is still too small. However, that is expected to change with the Android 11 release later this year.
According to a recent report by 9to5Google, Google has updated its Android Auto support page with a new note stating that “Any smartphone with Android 11.0” can use Android Auto wirelessly. This means that all Android devices that are expected to receive the Android 11 update later this year can connect wirelessly to Android Auto. But there is one catch.
To connect wirelessly to Android Auto, devices will need to be able to connect to 5GHz WiFi networks. Google further adds that some EU residents may not be able to use Android Android Wireless even after receiving the Android 11 update, as the EU has specific requirements for 5GHz WiFi used in cars. Similarly, users in countries like Japan and Russia cannot use Android Auto wirelessly.
The update comes at a time when Google is actively expanding Android Auto support to more car manufacturers and app developers. The company recently announced that Android Auto is on track to be in more than 100 million cars in the coming months and the platform is set to receive a host of new features that will help users navigate, park, and load electric cars.
Source: Android Auto Help
Via: 9to5Google
