Android Auto is getting support for video apps like YouTube, but playback will only work while the vehicle is parked.
Videos can run at up to 60 FPS on compatible infotainment systems from brands like BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Volvo, and Mercedes.
Once the car starts moving, video playback stops or switches to audio-only mode to help reduce driver distraction.
Google is getting ready to roll out one of its biggest Android Auto updates yet. One of the headline features is support for video apps—starting with YouTube—that can run directly on a car’s infotainment screen.
It’s a pretty major change, but there are strict limitations. Video playback will only work while the car is parked, whether you’re taking a break, charging an EV, or waiting in a parking lot. Apps like YouTube— and likely Netflix later on—are meant for downtime, not for use while driving.
