Google expands Android Auto features with Meet calling support

New Delhi: Google started rolling out support for using Google Meet on Android Auto, by allowing users to join meetings and make calls directly from their car’s display while driving. This feature is especially designed with an audio-first approach to reduce distractions on the road.

The supported features and limitations have been outlined on the Google Support Page, highlighting how the experience works and what users expect during calls and meetings. This development also comes on the heels of the company rolling out support for Google Meet on Apple CarPlay recently.

The users can access Google Meet on Android Auto to join meetings and make calls via a simplified, audio-first interface that is especially designed for use while driving. Once the device is connected to a compatible vehicle through Bluetooth or USB, users can open the Meet application on the car’s display and join scheduled meetings or call recent contacts directly.

Meetings are joined via Android Auto, skipping the pre-call screen, and video also remains turned off by default, with the audio routed via the car’s speakers.

The users can also view the upcoming meetings under the Scheduled tab and join them with a single tap, while the History tab enables calling recent contacts or groups.

During calls or meetings, the basic controls such as mute or unmute and ending the call are going to be available on the car display. Incoming calls also appear on the screen, enabling users to accept or decline them without switching devices.

The experience is especially designed to remain consistent between device and car, with the audio automatically switching between devices when connecting or discontinuing Android Auto. The users might also receive audio alerts for events such as meeting recordings, transcriptions, or when the Gemini is in use.

Android Auto uses a safe driving mode with a simplified interface that shows only essential call information and controls. Users are required to grant permissions such as the microphone access on their device, and the system ensures minimal interaction while driving by limiting on-screen elements to reduce distractions.