Owners of Google’s Pixel (and Nexus) phones may not remember this now, but using Android Auto on a (compatible) car display required a USB cable until not so long ago. The wireless functionality, first rolled out to a small group of mobile devices back in the spring of 2018, expanded to support select Samsung handsets in the fall of 2019.
For those unaware of its utility, the Android Auto app essentially mirrors the features and capabilities of your handset to a car’s compatible infotainment system, making it easier to keep your eyes on the road and avoid distractions while driving without missing a beat from your favorite mobile apps and services, including WhatsApp, Skype, Facebook Messenger, Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube Music.