Android Auto feels pretty great straight out of the box. I can't lie that it impressed me the first time I tried it out in a new car. It instantly makes navigation and media feel a lot more intuitive and integrated than a standard phone mount or factory navigation system ever could. But like with the rest of Android, part of Android Auto's real strength comes from customization. The default layout and settings make sense, but they're not optimal for every driver. Fortunately, there are a handful of options you can adjust ahead of a road trip to make your driving experience smoother, safer, and in line with how you wish to use your phone on the big car screen. Make Android Auto connect automatically as you enter the car Get in, start the car, and go For many of us, Android Auto isn't just a convenient feature that our cars' infotainment systems have; it's the default mode of operation. Whether it's Google Maps, Spotify, podcasts, or weather, Android Auto has practically everything you need for your trip. Android Auto Trivia Challenge Think you know Google's in-car platform inside and out — put your Android Auto knowledge to the test! In what year did Google officially launch Android Auto to the public? What was the primary connection method Android Auto required when it first launched? Which voice assistant is natively integrated into Android Auto for hands-free commands? Which of the following app categories is NOT officially supported on Android Auto? What minimum version of Android is required to run Android Auto on a smartphone? What happened to the standalone Android Auto phone app in 2022? Which feature does Android Auto use to help prevent distracted driving by limiting phone interaction? Which of the following smartphones was among the first to