ZDNET Outlines 2 Ways to Add Android Auto to Older Cars, Including a Sub-$20 Setup
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 20
ZDNET Outlines 2 Ways to Add Android Auto to Older Cars, Including a Sub-$20 Setup
3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 20
Summary
$20 or less can get Android Auto into an older car if drivers reuse an old phone or tablet as the display, according to ZDNET's latest guide.
The workaround uses a current phone as the Android Auto host and an older device running Headunit Revived or Headunit Reloaded, with Bluetooth linking the setup to the car.
A simpler alternative is a dedicated wireless dashboard screen, with 7-inch models available for under $50 and requiring little more than a power connection.
ZDNET said the old-device method worked in testing but felt less responsive than a built-in system, while still offering a low-cost upgrade path for cars without infotainment screens.