The first signs of Google Meet on Android Auto appeared a few weeks ago, and now Google has announced a broad rollout. The feature is enabled by default and will work automatically when the smartphone is connected to a compatible multimedia system.
9to5google has already tested the update and shared the details. The setup process turned out to be quite simple: all you had to do was restart the application on your smartphone, after which the familiar interface with a list of contacts and calls opened.
The app has a Scheduled tab for scheduled calls or meetings, as well as a History tab where you can re-call contacts you’ve already spoken to. Tapping on a contact immediately initiates a call, and Android Auto treats Google Meet like a regular phone app.
Video streaming and incoming video from the other participant are not available. Once a call begins, the smartphone switches to On-the-Go mode, which restricts certain functions, disables the camera and simplifies the interface to reduce driver distraction. The hand-raise feature is also unavailable, but users can mute the microphone, connect other Bluetooth devices or end the call.
Additionally, instant meeting links only appear in the Scheduled tab, which can make it more difficult to join a call if the meeting wasn’t added to your calendar before connecting your smartphone to Android Auto.
The feature currently works with Google Meet version 361.0.92 and Android Auto 16.8. The full rollout is expected to be complete by June 2026, so users who haven’t received the feature yet should see it very soon. A similar update has been available in Apple CarPlay since April.
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