{"id":717,"date":"2025-01-02T01:15:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T01:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=717"},"modified":"2025-01-02T01:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T01:15:41","slug":"android-auto-rolls-into-the-polestar-2-to-cover-some-gaps-in-android-automotive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/01\/02\/android-auto-rolls-into-the-polestar-2-to-cover-some-gaps-in-android-automotive\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Auto rolls into the Polestar 2 to cover some gaps in Android Automotive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Polestar is blending Android Auto right into your Android Automotive ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2\/t:0,l:0,cw:0,ch:0,q:80,w:650\/aXjeDQVaBnMwEpbRt7LaxF.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-you-need-to-know-3\">What you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The latest software update for Polestar 2, P3.3.16, brings cool upgrades like HD radio and smoother low-speed driving, with wired Android Auto as the main highlight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Android Auto integration was a top request from Polestar 2 owners, as revealed by a Polestar rep in a private Facebook group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The update is rolling out to Polestar 2 models from 2021 onward, available via OTA or service appointments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Polestar 2 drivers can now enjoy the long-awaited support for wired Android Auto, adding a fresh way to connect your phone and enhance the infotainment experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Polestar 2\u2019s newest software<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polestar.com\/us\/manual\/polestar-2\/2021\/software-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">update<\/a>, P3.3.16, packs a few nifty upgrades like HD radio and smoother low-speed driving. The highlight, of course, is that wiredAndroid Autois now in the mix, giving drivers the option to blend theirfavorite smartphonefeatures with the car\u2019sAndroid Automotiveoperating system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As spotted byDroid-Life, a Polestar rep revealed in a private Facebook group that Android Auto integration was one of the most requested features from Polestar 2 owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Android Auto now on board, the Polestar 2 takes its user-friendly approach up a notch, offering seamless connectivity for both major smartphone platforms, alongside the existing CarPlay support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-OnePlus-1747030-BLPA97\">BLPA97 Battery for OnePlus Nord 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Android ecosystem has been getting a number of exciting upgrades this year, including a fresh media player for Android Auto. While Android Auto has been evolving quickly, Android Automotive has been a bit slower to update due to the unique challenges of in-car tech. But now, Polestar 2 owners have something to cheer about with the latest update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The merge of Android Auto and Android Automotive in the Polestar 2 is a big step forward, giving owners a more flexible and tailored in-car experience by combining the best features of both platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike native Android Automotive, phone-projected Android Auto focuses more on convenience. It makes accessing your personal accounts quicker and simplifies the setup with just a simple USB connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update is rolling out to Polestar 2 models from 2021 onward, arriving via OTA and also available through service appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Doogee-1747039-32108145\">32108145 Battery for Doogee T10<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Polestar 2 owners still waiting for the Android Auto update might need to hang tight. It\u2019s possible the rollout was paused for a bit over the holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polestar is blending Android Auto right into your Android Automotive ride. What you need to know Polestar 2 drivers can now enjoy the long-awaited support for wired Android Auto, adding a fresh way to connect your phone and enhance the infotainment experience. The Polestar 2\u2019s newest softwareupdate, P3.3.16, packs a few nifty upgrades like HD &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2025\/01\/02\/android-auto-rolls-into-the-polestar-2-to-cover-some-gaps-in-android-automotive\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Android Auto rolls into the Polestar 2 to cover some gaps in Android Automotive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-android-auto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=717"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":718,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/717\/revisions\/718"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}