Toyota Android Auto Setup

Android Auto puts Google Maps, calls, messages and music from your Android phone on your Toyota's multimedia screen so you can use them with fewer distractions. If your Toyota has Android Auto, setup is quick. You plug in your phone or pair it once over Bluetooth, and Android Auto takes it from there.

Toyota Models With Android Auto

These models support Android Auto. Features vary by model year and trim, and wireless Android Auto depends on your Toyota, so confirm what yours includes.

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How to Set Up Android Auto in Your Toyota

Before you start

 
1. Park your Toyota and start it. Don't set up Android Auto while driving.
 
2. Check your phone. Android 9 or newer works with most wired connections, and wireless needs Android 11 or newer. Android Auto is built into Android 10 and newer. On Android 9, install the Android Auto app from Google Play first.
 
3. Have a high-quality USB cable ready, and make sure your phone has an active data plan.

Choose your connection type

Not sure which one your Toyota has? Check the list of compatible models or look in your owner's manual. Wireless Android Auto is available on models with Toyota Audio Multimedia.

Option A: Wired Android Auto (USB cable)

 
1. Connect your Android phone to your Toyota's USB media port with a high-quality USB cable.
 
2. On your phone, follow the on-screen steps if Android Auto asks you to get started or connect to your car.
 
3. When the multimedia screen asks if you'd like to turn on Android Auto, select Yes.
 
4. Tap the Android Auto tile on the multimedia screen to open Android Auto.

Option B: Wireless Android Auto (Bluetooth)

 
1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone, and keep your Toyota parked with the parking brake on.
 
2. On the multimedia screen, select Settings (the gear icon) > Bluetooth & devices > Add another device > Search for devices.
 
3. Select your phone's name from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices, and follow the prompts to finish pairing.
 
4. When the multimedia system asks if you'd like to use Android Auto, select Yes. Android Auto opens.

Your owner's manual has more detail for your specific model.

Using Android Auto in Your Toyota

Once you're connected, press and hold the voice button on your steering wheel, or say "Hey Google," and ask for what you need. You can also use the touchscreen.

From the touchscreen or by voice, you can:

 
• Get directions with Google Maps, including real-time traffic
 
• Make phone calls and send texts hands-free
 
• Listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks

Many third-party navigation, messaging and music apps also work with Android Auto. To get back to your Toyota's own screens, press the Menu button on the multimedia system.

Turn Android Auto Off

For a wired connection, unplug the cable. To stop wireless connections, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices on the multimedia screen and remove your phone. You can also open Settings on your phone, search for Android Auto, tap Previously connected cars and forget your Toyota.

Android Auto Not Connecting? Try These Fixes

If Android Auto won't connect or keeps disconnecting, go through these one at a time and test after each. They follow guidance from Google and Toyota.

 
• Restart your phone and turn your Toyota off and on again.
 
• Try a different high-quality USB cable in the USB media port. A worn or charge-only cable is a common cause of wired problems.
 
• Update your phone's software and the Android Auto app in Google Play.
 
• Connecting wirelessly? Make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are on and your phone runs Android 11 or newer. If it still won't connect, use a USB cable.
 
• Remove your phone from the list under Settings > Bluetooth & devices on the multimedia screen, then pair it again.
 
• Open Settings on your phone, search for Android Auto, tap Previously connected cars, forget your Toyota, and set it up again.
 
• Check Toyota's Audio Multimedia page for more help with your system.
 
• Still stuck? Schedule a service appointment with AutoNation Toyota Tempe and our team will take a look.

Android Auto FAQs

How do I set up Android Auto in my Toyota?

Park your Toyota, then connect your Android phone to the USB media port with a high-quality cable. Follow the setup steps on your phone, then turn on Android Auto when the multimedia screen asks and tap the Android Auto tile. On models with wireless Android Auto, you can also pair your phone over Bluetooth and select Yes when asked about Android Auto.

Does my Toyota have Android Auto?

The 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma and Tundra have offered it since 2020, and newer models with Toyota Audio Multimedia, like the Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Highlander and Prius, offer it too. Check the model list on this page, since features vary by model year and trim.

Can I use Android Auto wirelessly in my Toyota?

Yes, on models with wireless Android Auto. You need a phone with Android 11 or newer and an active data plan. Park your Toyota, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Add another device > Search for devices, select your phone, then select Yes when asked about Android Auto.

Why won't Android Auto connect in my Toyota?

Start with the basics. Try a different high-quality USB cable in the USB media port, restart your phone and your Toyota, and update your phone and the Android Auto app. Then remove your phone from the Bluetooth & devices list on the multimedia screen and set it up again.

Why does Android Auto keep disconnecting?

Start with the cable, since a worn or low-quality cable is a common cause. If you connect wirelessly, keep Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on and make sure your phone runs Android 11 or newer. If it keeps dropping, remove your phone from the Bluetooth & devices list, forget your Toyota in your Android Auto settings, and set it up again.

How do I turn off Android Auto in my Toyota?

For a wired connection, unplug the cable. To stop wireless connections, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices on the multimedia screen and remove your phone. You can also open Settings on your phone, search for Android Auto, tap Previously connected cars and forget your Toyota.

Which Android phones work with Android Auto in a Toyota?

Wired use works with most phones on Android 9 or newer, and wireless needs Android 11 or newer. Android Auto is built into Android 10 and newer. On Android 9, install the Android Auto app from Google Play.

Does Android Auto use my data?

Yes. Android Auto needs a phone with an active data plan for features like maps and streaming, so carrier rates may apply.