Here’s how Gemini AI works on Android Auto
The driving experience is undergoing a remarkable transformation as Google introduces Gemini AI to vehicles. In a surprising announcement made by Google today (on May 13, 2025), revealed plans to integrate their powerful AI assistant into both Android Auto and cars with Google built-in systems. The Android OS maker also showcased the Gemini features for cars and how it will work on Android Auto.
The driving transformation began with Android Auto, which allowed your phone to display essential apps on your car’s screen. This made navigation, communication, and entertainment accessible without compromising safety on over 250 million vehicles worldwide.
The most exciting development is the upcoming introduction of Gemini to vehicles. With the AI assistant, you can interact with your cars through natural conversation and intelligent assistance.
Gemini allows you to communicate across language barriers by having messages automatically translated into over 40 different languages, search for restaurants or points of interest along your route with natural language queries like “find some good taco places along the way,” access information from reviews and answer common questions about businesses you’re interested in visiting, connect seamlessly with Google Maps, YouTube Music, Spotify, Calendar, and other apps, and even locate information buried in your Gmail, such as the location of your child’s upcoming soccer game.
Gemini: Your AI Co-Pilot on the Road
Google’s advanced AI assistant called Gemini promises to transform how we interact with our cars through natural conversation and intelligent assistance.
Features
With Gemini, you can:
- Communicate across language barriers by having messages automatically translated into over 40 different languages
- Search for restaurants or points of interest along your route with natural language queries like “find some good taco places along the way”
- Access information from reviews and answer common questions about businesses you’re interested in visiting
- Connect seamlessly with Google Maps, YouTube Music, Spotify, Calendar, and other apps
- Even locate information buried in your Gmail, such as the location of your child’s upcoming soccer game
Gemini Live: Conversations on the Go
The Gemini Live feature introduces a more conversational AI experience that’s perfectly suited for driving. By simply saying “Hey Google, let’s talk,” drivers can engage Gemini in brainstorming sessions or get assistance with important matters.
For example, if you’re planning for surprise for your partner’s birthday, you could ask Gemini for advice on approaching it. The AI can provide thoughtful responses and even refine strategies based on follow-up questions like “When is the best time of day to have this surprise?”
This functionality will be available on Android Auto-compatible vehicles in the coming months and will reach cars with Google built-in later this year, including models like the new Lincoln Nautilus, Renault R5, and Honda Passport.
Additional Vehicle Enhancements
Google isn’t stopping at AI integration. They’re expanding their automotive offerings in several ways:
More Entertainment Options
Responding to user feedback, Google is broadening its automotive app catalog to include games and video applications. These additions are particularly useful during downtime, such as when waiting for an electric vehicle to charge or during those moments parked waiting to pick up children.
Digital Car Key Expansion
The digital car key feature, which turns your phone into a car key, is expanding to more vehicle brands. Already available for some models, this technology is coming to Audi, Volvo, and Polestar vehicles, with additional manufacturers on the horizon.
How to get Gemini on Android Auto?
The latest Android Auto has the code for Gemini. It will soon start replacing the legacy Google Assistant with Gemini AI on Android Auto starting today!
Final Thoughts
Integration of Gemini AI sure is a step up from Apple’s Car Play for vehicles. Android Auto also supports bikes and scooters and over 250 million cars will benefit from the seamless Gemini personal assistant.
The announcement comes at a time when artificial intelligence is being integrated into virtually every aspect of technology. By bringing Gemini to cars, Google is realizing that the significant time many people spend in vehicles represents an important opportunity for AI assistance.
