Media apps

  • AAOS allows users to browse and play media content directly on the car screen without needing a phone.

  • The content covers the media architecture, user interaction with media apps, and guidelines for creating and designing media apps for the platform.

Android Automotive OS (AAOS) allows users to browse and play content from media apps on the car screen. The apps are downloaded from the Google Play Store directly to the car, with no phone needed.

Spatial model

Main elements of the media architecture and how they fit together

Interaction model

How users interact with media apps

Create your app

Task descriptions and design guidance for creating an app version that works with the media template

App checklist

Design elements that app developers need to provide

Guidelines for custom screens

Style guidelines for custom settings and sign-in screens