Android Auto’s main use case is to replace your car’s own infotainment system — that is, its music player and navigation service. You can play music stored on the phone itself, or stream over the phone’s 4G connection from services like Spotify and Google Play Music.

What does Android radio mean?

Android Auto is software created by Google to run your car’s in-dash system (to clarify, I’m talking strictly about stereo/radio related controls, not your car’s system diagnostics computer or A/C control). That means it can run navigation and control music for you.

Are Android radios any good?

The sound reproduction quality is lacking with Android units. The absence of a subwoofer pre out on the Android stereo prevents expansion of the system significantly. Most buyers are going to be happier in the long run spending a little more money and buying a high-quality name-brand stereo.