{"id":907844,"date":"2026-05-23T13:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/android-auto-is-adding-two-major-streaming-services\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T13:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:16:22","slug":"android-auto-is-adding-two-major-streaming-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/android-auto-is-adding-two-major-streaming-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Android Auto Is Adding Two Major Streaming Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<div xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"infobox\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Android Auto is getting support for video apps like YouTube, but playback will only work while the vehicle is parked.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Videos can run at up to 60 FPS on compatible infotainment systems from brands like BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Volvo, and Mercedes.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Once the car starts moving, video playback stops or switches to audio-only mode to help reduce driver distraction.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Google is getting ready to roll out one of its biggest Android Auto updates yet. One of the headline features is support for video apps\u2014starting with YouTube\u2014that can run directly on a car\u2019s infotainment screen.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a pretty major change, but there are strict limitations. Video playback will only work while the car is parked, whether you\u2019re taking a break, charging an EV, or waiting in a parking lot. Apps like YouTube\u2014 and likely Netflix later on\u2014are meant for downtime, not for use while driving.<\/p>\n<p>One of the more interesting details is video quality. YouTube on Android Auto will support playback at up to 60 frames per second, but only on vehicles with compatible infotainment hardware. That basically means the system needs a high-resolution display and enough processing power to handle smooth video playback.<\/p>\n<p>Google has already mentioned several automakers expected to support the feature, including BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Renault, Skoda, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz. Those brands will likely be among the first to offer the new generation of built-in video apps.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also an important safety restriction built into the system: the moment the vehicle starts moving, video playback automatically stops. It works similarly to other safety features in modern infotainment systems, like disabling address entry while driving to reduce distractions.<\/p>\n<h2><span><svg><use xlink:href \/><\/svg><\/span>Safety First<\/h2>\n<p>Google is also adding a dedicated safety mode for video apps. Instead of shutting down completely once the car starts moving, supported apps can switch to audio-only playback. The video feed is replaced with a static image while the audio continues in the background.<\/p>\n<p>That feature depends on whether the app supports background audio playback. In YouTube\u2019s case, for example, background listening requires a Premium subscription. On the free version, playback may stop entirely once the vehicle begins moving.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<hr>\n<p>Google still hasn\u2019t confirmed an exact release date for video apps on Android Auto, but the feature is expected to roll out sometime this year. YouTube will likely arrive first, and Netflix is expected to follow later.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Motor1&#8217;s Take:<\/strong> The idea is simple: give drivers and passengers a way to enjoy entertainment during stops without compromising safety on the road. We expect this technology to become standard across the industry.<\/p>\n<section>\n<p>\n\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 25\" fill=\"none\">\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M18 8.46875C18.7956 8.46875 19.5587 8.78482 20.1213 9.34743C20.6839 9.91004 21 10.6731 21 11.4688C21 12.2644 20.6839 13.0275 20.1213 13.5901C19.5587 14.1527 18.7956 14.4687 18 14.4688M10 8.46875V19.4688C10 19.734 9.89464 19.9883 9.70711 20.1759C9.51957 20.3634 9.26522 20.4688 9 20.4688H8C7.73478 20.4688 7.48043 20.3634 7.29289 20.1759C7.10536 19.9883 7 19.734 7 19.4688V14.4688M12 8.46876L16.524 4.69876C16.6555 4.58927 16.8154 4.51951 16.9851 4.49766C17.1548 4.47582 17.3271 4.50279 17.482 4.57541C17.6369 4.64803 17.7679 4.7633 17.8597 4.90771C17.9514 5.05212 18.0001 5.21968 18 5.39076V17.5468C18.0001 17.7178 17.9514 17.8854 17.8597 18.0298C17.7679 18.1742 17.6369 18.2895 17.482 18.3621C17.3271 18.4347 17.1548 18.4617 16.9851 18.4399C16.8154 18.418 16.6555 18.3483 16.524 18.2388L12 14.4688H4C3.73478 14.4688 3.48043 14.3634 3.29289 14.1759C3.10536 13.9883 3 13.734 3 13.4688V9.46876C3 9.20354 3.10536 8.94919 3.29289 8.76165C3.48043 8.57412 3.73478 8.46876 4 8.46876H12Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" \/>\n\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<span>We want your opinion!<\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>What would you like to see on Motor1.com?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.motor1.com\/survey\/2025\/\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tTake our 3 minute survey.\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8211; The Motor1.com Team<\/p>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motor1.com\/news\/796331\/android-auto-adding-youtube-netflix\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Android Auto is getting support for video apps like YouTube, but playback will only work while the vehicle is parked. Videos can run at up to 60 FPS on compatible infotainment systems from brands like BMW, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Volvo, and Mercedes. 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