A developer managed to get Android Auto working in Tesla autos via the net browser and an app on Google Play.
One of the requested options by Tesla house owners is enabling cellphone mirroring apps like Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
At one level, CEO Elon Musk mentioned that Tesla was engaged on cellphone projection apps, however as is typically the case, it hasn’t occurred. The automaker is as an alternative investing in a closed system the place it controls your entire consumer interface and expertise.
Developer AAWireless has been teasing a workaround utilizing Tesla’s net browser, and simply launched it: TeslAA – Android Auto over Tesla Browser. 9to5Google detailed the early model of the product in June
Tesla house owners can merely obtain the app, which prices $6.50, and put it to make use of. Customers join their cellphone to their automotive via Bluetooth, join the Tesla WiFi to the cellphone’s hotspot, after which go to androidwheels.com in your in-car net browser.
This Android Auto implementation permits customers to show apps like Google Maps or Waze straight on their Tesla’s middle show.
The app continues to be in beta, however it looks as if it’s working pretty properly:
The developer did warn of some recognized points earlier than.
- When / after switching to reverse the video can change into unresponsive. A refresh of the web page will repair this.
- The app makes use of native FFMPEG binary on the cellphone aspect, which on some events can die within the background. This is not going to occur in the course of the drive, extra like in the course of the setup or in case you shut the browser of Tesla many instances then change again to it. Sadly this wants the TeslAA Service to be stopped and restarted.
- Efficiency will depend on the cellphone and on the Tesla browser as properly. Below-powered telephones may not have the ability to stream accurately in 720p.
- Wi-fi charging when utilizing AA can result in cellphone overheating (occurs on my OnePlus 8 Professional), I can keep away from this by utilizing a wired charger (a bit unlucky, however that is once more cellphone dependant).
- When you lose cell phone sign for a very long time, Telsa may resolve to disconnect from the WiFi, and also you received’t have the ability to reconnect untill you’re again in an space with cell protection.
Electrek’s Take
It appears like it’s working pretty properly, however I’ll attempt it myself to ensure and report again.
I’m truly a fan of Tesla’s consumer interface and I’ve by no means been a type of Tesla house owners calling for Android Auto/Apple Carplay integration, however I do acknowledge that there are limitations to its navigation system, which gave me some hassle simply final weekend.
I’m prepared to offer it a attempt.
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