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There are plenty of people out there who use Android Auto on their phones. After all, it’s an alternative to what can sometimes be an expensive Android OS for your vehicle. Unfortunately, that Android app has been deemed \u201ctotaled\u201d by Google. This guide will give you the rundown on Google Assistant’s \u201cDriving Mode,\u201d a capable replacement for Android Auto on mobile.<\/p>\n
Available for most Android devices, Driving Mode is something developed for those who like to use their devices as a navigation and media hub while driving. Of course, acquiring Android Auto can be pricey, whether or not you have a new vehicle. So the better option for a lot of people is something sort of similar.<\/p>\n
Google Assistant’s Driving Mode is, in essence, a modified UI that presents vital apps and functions in an easier-to-access way. For instance, when in Driving Mode, buttons are larger and more clearly visible and your music is all stored in one section if you want it to be, rather than having to skim through several apps. You can easily send messages and make calls, which lets you focus on the road instead of putting yourself or others in danger. On the flip side, the mode will read your text messages and let you know who’s calling so you don’t have to read. You can even utilize Google Assistant by saying the hot words – \u201cHey Google\u201d – or by tapping the Assistant icon at the bottom.<\/p>\n
Before you can start using Android’s Driving Mode while you’re on the road, you need to enable it first. Since Driving Mode is run by Google Assistant, you’ll find it in the Assistant settings, rather than on your device’s Settings page. This can make it a little tricky to find these settings and activate the feature.<\/p>\n
Here’s how to get to Google Assistant’s Driving Mode settings and activate it:<\/p>\n