Android Auto, Google's smart driving companion software, is an invaluable tool for drivers. It allows you to seamlessly pair your phone to your car's infotainment screen and stay connected while on the road, all with a familiar, easy-to-navigate interface. While many vehicles that offer Android Auto require a wired USB connection between your car and phone, many newer models offer a wireless alternative to access the interface.

Wireless Android Auto got its start in higher-end vehicles from manufacturers like BMW and Mercedes. However, affordable cars from manufacturers like Honda, Hyundai, Chevy, Ford, and more have been hitting the streets with wireless Android Auto. It can be hard to find information about which models have it, but we did the legwork for you. Here's AP's unofficial list of every car that supports wireless Android Auto.

What is wireless Android Auto, and how does it work?

Wireless Android Auto connects your phone to your car's infotainment display using Wi-Fi. After you complete the initial setup, Android Auto automatically connects your phone to your vehicle's infotainment screen each time you get into your vehicle.

Like standard Android Auto, wireless Android Auto overrides your car's infotainment software and lets your phone do the heavy lifting. It requires a compatible head unit and in-vehicle Wi-Fi. Bluetooth doesn't transmit enough data to support wireless Android Auto.

Your vehicle's touchscreen display resembles your phone when Android Auto is connected. Compatible apps from your smartphone show up as large icons on your car's screen. You can play music or podcasts, use Google Assistant, and see turn-by-turn directions. Many apps are compatible with Android Auto, including Audible, Spotify, Waze, and WhatsApp.

A major overhaul of the Android Auto UI began rolling out broadly at the beginning of 2023, bringing a visual overhaul and Google Assistant-enhanced quick replies for incoming messages.

Which cars are compatible with wireless Android Auto?

Despite the benefits of wireless Android Auto, Google hasn't made much of an effort to educate consumers on where they can experience it. The company's official Android Auto compatibility list hasn't been updated for some time, as it only shows that 2019 and newer BMW models support the feature. For other manufacturers, wireless compatibility isn't mentioned at all.

To that end, we put together our wireless Android Auto compatibility list, which you can find on this page. It's not a comprehensive list. Still, it includes models we've come across where the manufacturer has confirmed support.

Wireless Android Auto may not be included in every entertainment package or trim level for every vehicle listed. When in doubt, do a little extra research.

Our wireless Android Auto list is a work in progress, and we will update it as we find more compatible vehicles.

An animation of Android Auto in different aspect ratios.

What if my car isn't compatible?

Even if your car wasn't originally kitted out with wireless Android Auto, there are options to go untethered.

If your car is a post-2018 with built-in Wi-Fi but only runs regular Android Auto via USB, all might not be lost. Several manufacturers, most notably BMW, have given wireless Android Auto functionality to older vehicles via over-the-air updates. If that's not an option, and you want to retrofit the feature to your ride, we have good news. There are relatively cheap dongles on the market that allow you to connect wirelessly.

AAWireless by car display

AAWireless is an excellent, affordable way to get wireless functionality in cars that support wired Android Auto. The $80 dongle plugs into your car with USB, then connects to your phone using Wi-Fi. On the user's end, it's functionally the same as wireless Android Auto. Motorola's MA1 USB adapter is another popular, well-reviewed retrofit option that works more or less the same.

Finally, for those brave souls that fancy going down the MacGyver route, a hack method using an Android TV stick exists, allowing older Android Auto heads to go wireless. Just be aware that Google does not support this option.

An AAWireless adapter with a USB cable near its port
AAWireless

AAWireless is a really affordable way to add wireless Android Auto capabilities to just about any vehicle. It's a game-changer for folks who rely on Android Auto on short hops around town.

$80 at Amazon

Android Police's unofficial wireless Android Auto compatibility list

(Updated July 2023)

Acura

  • 2023: MDX, RDX, Integra
  • 2022: MDX, RDX

Audi

  • 2023: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-Tron, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8
  • 2022: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, E-Tron, E-Tron GT, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8

BMW

  • 2023: 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, iX, i4, M2, M3, M4, M5, M8, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, XM, Z4
  • 2022: 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 8 Series, iX, i4, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, Z4
  • 2021: 1 Series, 4 Series
  • 2020: 1 Series, 2 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, XE, X4, X6
  • 2019: 3 Series, 8 Series, X5, X7, Z4

Buick

  • 2023: Enclave, Encore GX, Envision
  • 2022: Enclave, Encore GX, Envision

Cadillac

  • 2023: CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, XT4, XT5, XT6
  • 2022: CT4, CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, XT4, XT5, XT6

Chevrolet

  • 2023: Blazer, Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Corvette, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Silverado 1500 LTD, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban/Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse
  • 2022: Blazer, Bolt EV, Bolt EUV, Camaro, Corvette, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500, Silverado 1500 LTD, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban/Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse

Chrysler

  • 2023: Pacifica
  • 2022: Pacifica

Dodge

  • 2023: Durango, Hornet
  • 2022: Durango
  • 2021: Durango

Ford

  • 2023: Bronco, Edge, E-Transit, Expedition/Expedition Max, F-150, F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E
  • 2022: Bronco, Edge, E-Transit, Expedition/Expedition Max, F-150, F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E

GMC

  • 2023: Acadia, Canyon, Hummer EV, Sierra 1500, Sierra 1500 LTD, Terrain, Yukon/Yukon XL
  • 2022: Acadia, Hummer EV, Sierra 1500, Sierra 1500 LTD, Terrain, Yukon/Yukon XL

Honda

  • 2023: Accord, Civic
  • 2022: Accord, Civic

Hyundai

  • 2023: Accent, Elantra, Kona, Kona EV, Palisade, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Venue
  • 2022: Accent, Elantra, Kona, Kona EV, Palisade, Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson, Venue

Jeep

  • 2023: Compass, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer
  • 2022: Compass, Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L, Wagoneer, Grand Wagoneer

Kia

  • 2023: Carnival, EV6, Forte, K5, Niro, Rio, Seltos, Sorento, Soul, Sportage, Stinger, Telluride
  • 2022: Carnival, Forte, K5, Niro, Rio, Sorento
  • 2021: K5, Sorento, Seltos

Lincoln

  • 2023: Navigator, Nautilus
  • 2022: Navigator, Nautilus

Maserati

  • 2023: Ghibli, GranTurismo, Levante, MC20, Quattroporte
  • 2022: Ghibli, Levante, MC20, Quattroporte

Mercedes-Benz

  • 2023: C-Class, EQE, EQS, GLC
  • 2022: EQS, S Class Saloon
  • 2021: EQS

Porsche

  • 2023: 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan
  • 2022: 911, Cayenne, Panamera, Taycan

Ram

  • 2023: 1500, 2500/3500, ProMaster
  • 2022: 1500, 2500/3500, ProMaster

Range Rover

  • 2023: Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, Defender
  • 2022: Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Discovery, Defender

Subaru

  • 2023: Legacy, Outback, Solterra

Toyota

  • 2023: Corolla Hatchback, Crown, Highlander, Tundra, Venza Hybrid
  • 2022: Tundra

Volkswagen

  • 2023: Arteon, Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI/Golf R, ID.4, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan
  • 2022: Arteon, Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI/Golf R, ID.4, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan
  • 2021: Arteon, Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI/Golf R, ID.4, Jetta, Taos, Tiguan

Volvo

  • 2023: EX90

More on Android Auto

Coming from a standard wired setup, wireless Android Auto is a huge get, streamlining the experience of using your phone to power your car's infotainment system. Still, Android Auto isn't perfect. There are plenty of things we don't like about it (why can't we report accidents from the Android Auto version of Maps?). For more on how the Android Auto experience stacks up against the competition, check out our comparison of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.