Android Auto 12.4 brings hidden features and video streaming potential

Android Auto 12.4 may also be necessary to implement the server-side changes being prepared. Experience has shown that Google is keen on using this solution. The application is prepared "under the hood" to activate options that suddenly appear in cars once Google remotely enables them. However, it usually requires using the latest version of the app.

Android Auto 12.4 may therefore bring drivers closer to the options being prepared for some time, allowing the activation of a range of additional car apps. It will soon be possible to watch videos from YouTube or Netflix on car screens - of course, only while parked, similar to using games in the GameSnacks app.

When planning a vacation, it is worth updating Android Auto and installing the latest versions of other apps that will be used on the car screen. For example, if the main navigation app is Google Maps, it's worth installing its latest version as well. Regarding Android Auto, it's also important to remember that the effectiveness of voice control often depends on updating Google Assistant on the phone, not just Android Auto itself.

As a rule, it's worth keeping applications updated when new versions are released on Google Play. You can do this with a single button by checking the store on your phone. Some updates might not be available simultaneously for everyone, as Google releases them in batches. An alternative for Android Auto is to download the APK file manually for installation on your phone. This is also the only solution for people using Android 10 and older smartphones.