VLC is the popular media player preferred by people across the world. Apart from Smartphones, PCs, and Smart TVs, VLC also supports Android Auto with certain restrictions. However, you can use VLC only as an audio player, and it cannot play videos due to the lack of Video Playback support on the Car infotainment system. In this guide, we will show you the steps to add and use VLC on Android Auto.
Steps to Add VLC to Android Auto
1. Install VLC from the Play Store: Install the VLC Media Player app on your Android phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Access Android Auto Settings: Open your phone’s settings and search for Android Auto. Tap on the Android Auto settings option.
3. Enable VLC for Android Auto: Within the Android Auto settings, select Customize Launcher. Locate the VLC app in the list. Checkmark the box next to the app to add it to your Android Auto launcher.
4. Move VLC to the First Page: To make the app appear on the first page of Android Auto, tap on the VLC name and drag it to the top of the list.
How to Use VLC on Android Auto
Using VLC, you can access the music files stored locally on your Android smartphone.
1. Start the Car: Turn on your car to power up the Android Auto system.
2. Launch VLC: Connect the smartphone to the car using the cable, and the VLC icon will appear on the dashboard. Tap it to open the VLC app.
3. Access Music Library: After launching the VLC player, choose your favorite songs from the local music library to stream on your car.
4. Control Playback: Use the on-screen icons or voice commands to play, pause, or skip tracks.
- Home: Get back to the home screen on the app.
- Playlist: Displays the playlist that was created on the player.
- My Library: Provides access to all the songs downloaded on your device.
- Streams: Configure the M3U URL to stream music online.
- Play: Plays and pauses the song.
- Shuffle: Shuffles the song order.
- Forward: Skip to the next song.
- Backward: Returns to the previously played song.
- Repeat: Repeat the current song.
Control VLC Media Player With Voice Commands
1. Activate Voice Assistant: Press the voice assistant button on your car’s steering wheel.
2. Give Voice Commands: Once the voice assistant is activated, say commands like “Hey Google, play [song name]” to start playing your desired songs.
Beyond playing songs, you can use voice commands to
- Play the next song
- Play or pause the current song
- Return to the previously played song and more.
FAQ
If the VLC app is not working on your car, the issue might be a faulty wired or wireless connection or an outdated Android Auto app. To fix this issue, ensure you have a stable connection and update the Android Auto app to the latest version.
