Does this radio app work with Android Auto?

Yes. LiveTune Radio has full Android Auto support with media browsing. You can browse stations, history, and podcasts from your car's dashboard screen. The browse tree uses the same customizable layout as CarPlay.

What can I control from Android Auto?

You can browse and play stations, access your listening history, browse podcast subscriptions, control playback (play/pause/skip), and adjust volume — all from your car screen or steering wheel controls.

Is Android Auto support the same as CarPlay?

The content and layout are identical — both use the same car display mode and custom tab configuration from Settings → Car Settings. Android Auto uses Android's media browse protocol, while CarPlay uses Apple's CPTemplate system, but you see the same tabs and sections.

⭐ Android Auto Radio App (4.8★) — Full Media Browse, Free

Full media browsing on your car dashboard. Browse stations by genre, revisit your history, discover podcasts — all without touching your phone. Same customizable layout as CarPlay.

Android Auto: First-Class, Not an Afterthought

Many radio apps offer "Android Auto support" that amounts to a basic now-playing screen and a skip button. LiveTune Radio goes much further — you get the same 4-tab browsing experience on Android Auto that you get on CarPlay. Same layout, same content, same customization.

🏠 Home

Now Playing shortcut, favorites, and recent history — all accessible from your car screen.

🕐 History

Recently played stations and episodes. Pick up where you left off.

📻 Radio

15 genres, top clicks, top votes, and local rankings. Country-aware browsing.

🎙️ Podcasts

Your subscriptions and 12 podcast categories. Browse and play from the dashboard.

How It Works

LiveTune Radio uses Android's media browse protocol to expose a browseable content tree to Android Auto. When you connect your phone to your car, Android Auto reads this tree and displays it in the standard media interface. The browse tree is built from the same car settings configuration you set up for CarPlay — one setup, both platforms.

Technical Details (for the curious)

The browse tree is resolved from your shared car display mode (Settings → Car Settings) plus your custom tab configuration. This means the same settings that control CarPlay also control Android Auto — one configuration, both platforms, fully compliant with Google Play media-app requirements.

Customize Your Android Auto Layout

Now Playing + Media Controls

The Android Auto Now Playing screen shows station artwork and track metadata. Standard media controls (play, pause, skip) are available. Volume is controlled by your car's audio system. Steering wheel controls work as expected — next/previous track buttons are mapped to the app's media session.

Frequently Asked

Does it work with wireless Android Auto?

Yes. LiveTune Radio works with both wired and wireless Android Auto. The connection type doesn't affect the browsing experience.

Does the app keep running when I disconnect?

Yes. When you disconnect from Android Auto, playback continues on your phone. The foreground audio service remains active so you can reconnect and resume control from the car at any time.

What Android versions are supported?

Android Auto support requires Android 8.0 (API 26) or later. The app targets the latest Android SDK and is tested on Android 14 and 15.

The Android Auto Radio App That Does It All