Testing the Podcast's Application in the Car

In this section, you will learn to deploy your project and play the podcast in your car using Android Auto. In this example, I will be using a 2018 Buick Regal Sportback, but the Android Auto setup should be similar in other cars.

Here are the steps to set up and test your Android podcast project:

1. Start your car
2. On the car's dashboard, go to Settings | Android Auto
3. Enable Android Auto

The following image shows the Android Auto settings in the car:

Android Auto car settings

4. Connect your phone to the car using the USB.
5. From the car dashboard, find Android Auto and select it.

The following image shows the Android Auto start button on your car's dashboard:

Android Auto in the car

6. On your phone, you will be getting Android Auto setup prompts about What will Android Auto do? Click Continue:

Android Auto setup prompt

7. On your phone, the Android Auto setup will prompt you to use Google Assistant. Click CONTINUE:

Android Auto and Google Assistant

8. On the car's dashboard...