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can I connect a phone to a car without using android auto/apple equivalent? is there a good private way of doing this in newer cars? (lemm.ee)
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I actually don't know if newer cars can just use Bluetooth without an app. I've been thinking of replacing my car with something more practical which is why I posted this. I don't know how much privacy newer cars have left.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Unless it's changed in newer car models, Android auto only connects when you physically plug it into one of the provided USB ports in the center console/glove compartment. The BT connection only allows media and phone usage (audio and SMS). You won't get maps or other apps to appear on the in vehicle display, though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Some car infotainment systems have settings where you can set them to only connect to your phone via bluetooth and not apple carplay/android auto