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Android Automotive OS (AAOS) lets app developers easily adapt their existing
video apps for car screens, creating an experience that drivers can enjoy while
parked.
For app developers, adapting video apps for the car screen involves the
following main steps:
Optimize design for the large screen
Support landscape and portrait versions
Use MediaSession
Resume video playback from pause
OEMs can customize how these video experiences are presented in their vehicles,
and ensure that drivers can’t watch videos while driving.
For guidance about adapting video apps for cars – including user experience
details, requirements, and best practices – download the
Video in cars UX guidelines.
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