Android auto

[DeaneG]

Here is a description of using the ABRP phone app for real-time EV trip routing:

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[chucky0731]

Updated to 2.7.0 with AA. Even though I set in the settings on my phone to Automatically Start AA, I would have to push the AA icon on the Lucid Panel each time to connect/activate AA in the car.

Is that what everyone is experiencing? Or does your AA auto start without you having to push the AA icon on the Lucid Panel?

 

[ccattie]

Here is a description of using the ABRP phone app for real-time EV trip routing:

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ABRP always wants to put me charging in the worst areas or places that aren't really "public". An example is, on a trip to Vermont (in a different car), it sent me to a pay parking garage. I had to pay to get in, then wait for the charger to be available. I now only use it as a reference tool.

 

[HariK]

ABRP always wants to put me charging in the worst areas or places that aren't really "public". An example is, on a trip to Vermont (in a different car), it sent me to a pay parking garage. I had to pay to get in, then wait for the charger to be available. I now only use it as a reference tool.

I am planning 3k mile round trip from Fremont, CA to Banff Canada via Portland. Sep 17 to 27. ABRP confirmed that it is the ideal route. I may use ABRP for just 1 month. I am tempted to connect mmmy car to Enode and try ABRP but I like Google maps Nav better. I don't think Google Maps support Enode. Right?

 

[DeaneG]

ABRP always wants to put me charging in the worst areas or places that aren't really "public". An example is, on a trip to Vermont (in a different car), it sent me to a pay parking garage. I had to pay to get in, then wait for the charger to be available. I now only use it as a reference tool.

While planning, I scrutinize every charging location ABRP suggests by using Plugshare.

 

[DanHi]

Still trying to wrap my head around what I can do with this. Is it possible to add Android Auto compatible apps (like VLC)? I have AA on my phone, but it doesn't show as connected to the car. Should I connect it and then I'll be able to configure? Or are the apps Lucid installed all that can be used?

 

[DeaneG]

Still trying to wrap my head around what I can do with this. Is it possible to add Android Auto compatible apps (like VLC)? I have AA on my phone, but it doesn't show as connected to the car. Should I connect it and then I'll be able to configure? Or are the apps Lucid installed all that can be used?

Once you connect your phone to the car using Android Auto, you can turn AA-compatible apps on or off using the settings on your phone, or via the settings icon on the projection on the car.

 

[DanHi]

I tried using customize launcher to change which apps are displayed, but it didn't seem to change anything. Is there a way to change the icons on the AA main screen?

 

[DeaneG]

You can re-order them by dragging in the screen that lets you turn them on or off.

 

[DanHi]

I do that, but the new order is not reflected in the car. Do I need to restart the car or AA to get this correctly reflected?

 

[DeaneG]

I do that, but the new order is not reflected in the car. Do I need to restart the car or AA to get this correctly reflected?

It's likely that you need to restart AA. Mine re-ordered properly, but I was constantly re-starting AA.

 

[Nunya]

Does AA have similar functionality to the phone? I.e., alerts, acknowledgements of alerts, setting the destination, reporting of hazards, etc..All on the car interface?

I've used the Tesla 3rd party equivalent and it lags and is awkward to use.

 

[DeaneG]

Does AA have similar functionality to the phone? I.e., alerts, acknowledgements of alerts, setting the destination, reporting of hazards, etc..All on the car interface?..

I haven't had a road alert yet, so not positive of that, but I'd expect so. Google Maps through AA works the same as Google Maps on my phone, and as native Google Maps in our other EV. Google Assistant is accurate as usual for setting destinations - either press the microphone button on the AA phone projection, or long-press the steering wheel button.

 

[DeaneG]

The only real glitch I've come across with Android Auto is the need to turn the car's Bluetooth off and back on once in a while if AA doesn't start up automatically. An annoyance, but doesn't take much time.