Android Auto serves as your co-pilot on the road, bringing your favorite apps to your car’s infotainment system. However, understanding the array of Android Auto icons and symbols that pop up on its interface can be a little confusing, especially when driving. This guide will break down the meaning of every essential Android Auto icon and symbol you may see in your car.
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Main (Home) Screen Tab Icons Tab Meaning
When you turn on Android Auto in your car, you will see a set of icons and symbols that navigate you to different screens. Here’s what they mean:
- Search Menu (Three Lines with Magnifying Glass) Icon: It is a search menu icon that can be used for searching apps.
- App Launcher (Multiple Dots Forming a Square) Icon: Access other apps.
- Microphone Icon: Tap to talk to Google Assistant, which will now be changed to Gemini.
- Recent Apps (Multiple Apps) Icons: Shows you the most recently used apps.
- Status Area (Signal Bar, Battery, Number in a Circle) Icon: Shows time, signal strength, and the number in a circle shows how many missed calls, messages, or alerts you have not read on tapping.
App Launcher Icons
When you tap on the app launcher icon, you will see a new screen with more icons. Let’s explore the meaning of those icons:
- Scroll Bar (White Bar with Arrows) Icon: Scroll up and down using the arrows. Also, scroll by dragging either the white bar or the icons on the screen.
- Square Blocks in Square Icons: Allow you to return to your main screen or Android Auto dashboard.
- Google Assistant Badge (Colorful Dots in a Circle) Icon: Represents that Google Assistant will perform the task of this app, like read you the news, give you the weather report, or set a reminder for you.
Android Auto Spotify App Icons Meaning
When you open Spotify on Android Auto, you will encounter many icons without any labels to understand what they mean. Here’s what they mean:
- Plus Icon: Add the song to your library (liked songs).
- Waves Around Circle Icon: Play artist radio or radio based on the current song.
We have already covered all the Spotify Icons and Symbols’ meaning, so you can check them out if you are looking for more of these icons’ meanings.
Other Icons
Recently, Android Auto gave a new option in the top left corner of the screen. Here’s what down arrow icon means:
Down Arrow in Grey Circle/Oval Icon: Exit Android Auto to the car UI without having to jump from multiple options.
When you open Google Maps on your Android Auto, you might notice ‘z in a circle’ icon near the route area. Let’s see what that icon means:
- “Z” in a Circle Icon: It means that the route crosses the Ultra Low Emission Zone. You must pay to enter, or drive a low-emission car (hybrid, EV, etc.).
We have mostly covered all Google Maps Icons and Symbol meanings, so you can check them out if you want to find out more about other icons on Google Maps.
And that wraps up the meaning of icons and symbols that you’ll find in Android Auto. By understanding these symbols, you can navigate your in-car experience with greater ease.
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