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<p>Android Auto is a <a href="/facts/Mobile_app/r7vp6meo">mobile app</a> developed by <a href="/facts/Google/GT9Sugza">Google</a> to mirror features of a <a href="/facts/Smartphone/cSIrBMWG">smartphone</a> (or other <a href="/facts/Android_(operating_system)/nNyHb0xz">Android</a> device) on a car's dashboard information and entertainment <a href="/facts/Head_unit/tn29oygs">head unit</a>. </p><p>Once an Android device is paired with the car's head unit, the system can mirror some apps on the vehicle's display. Supported apps include <a href="/facts/GPS/DKVLnzF3">GPS</a> <a href="/facts/Web_mapping/NLCTRoQm">mapping</a> and <a href="/facts/Automotive_navigation_system/WKCh5wt8">navigation</a>, music playback, <a href="/facts/Short_Message_Service/kacRfW0X">SMS</a>, telephone, and <a href="/facts/Web_search_engine/SRntsbz2">Web search</a>. The system supports both touchscreen and button-controlled head units. Hands-free operation through <a href="/facts/Speech_recognition/z7S7Pgk6">voice commands</a> is available and recommended to reduce driver distraction. </p><p>Android Auto is part of the <a href="/facts/Open_Automotive_Alliance/GRNQqHyf">Open Automotive Alliance</a>, a joint effort of 28 automobile manufacturers, with <a href="/facts/Nvidia/8QfCgqbu">Nvidia</a> as tech supplier, available in 36 countries. </p>