Android Auto™

Connect your Android phone to access your favorite music, media, and messaging apps in the car. You can easily search for destinations on Google Maps and use your voice to get hands-free help from Google.

CAUTION

  • - For information on how to connect to and use an Android™ phone, check the Mazda Connect Owner's Manual installed in your vehicle.
  • - Android Auto is provided by Google. Terms of use of this application is conditional upon acceptance of the Android Auto of Terms of Service.
  • - Regarding device requirements, a phone must be running Android 9.0 or higher to use Android Auto. The Android Auto app comes pre-installed on these devices; therefore, you do not need to download it separately.
    For additional setup guidelines and requirements, please see public support page:
    https://support.google.com/androidauto/answer/6348019
  • - When using Android Auto, vehicle data such as location information and speed will be transferred to the smartphone. Please check Google's privacy policy for details. Privacy Policy
For more information about Android Auto.
For more information about compatibility with mobile devices and available features.

How to use the Mazda Connect screen and Android Auto

How to use

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Cause Solution method
・Voice control is poor or incorrect.
・Voice control responds slowly or it does not work.
There is malfunction in the microphone. A poor connection or malfunction with the microphone may have occurred. Consult an expert repairer (we recommend an Authorized Mazda Repairer).
Android cannot connect. Only Bluetooth® devices are registered, and registration of Android Auto wireless connection is not completed. After selecting the device on the Bluetooth® setting screen, the screen will change to the connection profile selection screen, so select Android Auto.

FAQ

Q. The Android Auto mode does not launch even though the Android-genuine connector cord is inserted into the USB port and is connected to my Android phone.

A. Regarding device requirements, a phone must be running Android 9.0 or higher to use Android Auto. The Android Auto app comes pre-installed on these devices; therefore, you do not need to download it separately.
For additional setup guidelines and requirements, please see public support page:
https://support.google.com/androidauto/answer/6348019

Q. The error message, ‘Mobile device error’ is displayed after connecting my Android phone to the USB port.

A. There is miscommunication between Mazda Connect and your Android phone. Disconnect the connector cord from the USB port once and then reconnect it.
Your Android phone cannot be paired because another device is connected via Bluetooth®. Disconnect the other device’s Bluetooth® connection, disconnect the connector cord of the Android phone from the USB terminal once, and then reconnect it.

Q. The icon of the application I want to use is not displayed on the home screen while in Android Auto mode.

A. Only applications compatible with Android Auto are displayed on the screen.

Q. Voice control is poor or incorrect. Voice recognition responds slowly or does not work.

A. If you are having difficulty using the voice recognition, visit the Android Auto support site.

Q. There is a difference in the audio volume between Bluetooth® audio and Android Auto.

A. Check the volume of the audio on the device connected via Bluetooth®. The volume on some devices connected via Bluetooth® can be adjusted.

DISCLAIMER

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF ANDROID AUTO™ (“THE APPLICATION”) IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY,EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND MAZDA HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION, EITHER EXPRESS,IMPLIED OR STATUTORY,INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, MAZDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY THE APPLICATION, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME, SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED BY GOOGLE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST AT ANY TIME; MAZDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATION OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE, SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR,MAINTENANCE, SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC., SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC.
IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL MAZDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATION OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APPLICATION OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION.

When using Android Auto, please avoid distraction and use Android Auto responsibly.
Stay fully aware of driving conditions and always obey applicable laws.

NOTE

  • ・Android Auto is provided by Google and its use is subject to your agreement to the Android Auto terms of use.
  • ・When using Android Auto ,location, speed, and other vehicle data is transferred to your smart phone. For further details, refer to Google Privacy Policy.
*Google, Android, Android Auto, Google Maps and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. Compatible Android phone and compatible active data plan required.