Android Auto update adds option to disable notification sounds

1 min readJan 31, 20207:07 AM

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Google has been trying to fix and improve Android Auto for years, but there’s still a lot of features missing or not working as intended. The latest Android Auto app update doesn’t fix anything but adds a new feature that should have been there a long time ago.

A new option added after the latest update lets Android Auto users disable notification sounds while they’re driving. Spotted by a Reddit user, the option to disable notification sound is not really new, as Google added and removed the feature a few times before.

This time, however, Google opted for a toggle, so it’s now much easier to completely disable sounds from notifications whenever you want to focus on driving. The problem is this option does exactly what it says, it disables the sounds, so you will still get notifications on the screen. Not only that, but some users report that notifications will remain on the screen until you manually dismiss them.

Although the update was released last week, it appears that a wider rollout is happening right now, so everyone should see the new app in the Google Play Store in the next couple of days.

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Questions & Answers

What specifically does the new Android Auto update allow users to do?

The latest Android Auto app update introduces an option for users to disable notification sounds while they are driving. This feature allows for a more focused driving experience by silencing alerts from the phone.

Is this feature entirely new to Android Auto, or has it been available before?

The option to disable notification sounds is not entirely new, as Google has added and removed it a few times previously. This latest update, however, provides a toggle for easier control of the sound settings.

If notification sounds are disabled, will notifications still appear on the screen?

Yes, disabling the notification sounds means the alerts will be silent, but notifications will still appear on the screen. Some users have reported that these notifications may remain visible until manually dismissed.

When can all Android Auto users expect to receive this new update?

Although the update was released last week, a wider rollout is currently in progress. All users should anticipate seeing the new app available in the Google Play Store within the next couple of days.

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