Android Auto doesn't work on Honda: How to fix

Honda drivers may encounter problems when using Android Auto in their vehicles. In this article, we'll take a look at what Android Auto navigation problems can be and how to fix them.

Also in these instructions, we will show you how to connect your Android Auto wireless device to your Honda vehicle.

Who will benefit from this guide

If your Honda vehicle is made after 2016, it's likely that Android Auto can be used without problems on this equipment. But if you encounter an error, you can fix it yourself. Here's a complete list of Honda brands for which these methods can be used.

1. Honda Accord
2. Honda Civic
3. Honda CR-V
4. Honda HR-V
5. Honda Odyssey
6. Honda Pilot
7. Honda Fit
8. Honda City
9. Honda Jazz
10. Honda Ridgeline

How to connect the Android Auto wireless device to your Honda vehicle

Step 1. Turn on your Android phone and start your vehicle's engine.

Step 2. Once you turn on and start the car, go to the Android Settings tab.

Step 3. Then go to the Connected Devices tab.

Here, the devices and cars that you can connect Android Auto to are available.

Step 4. On the head unit, tap the Phone button, then go to Connect a new device.

Step 5. On your Android phone, tap Pair new device.

Find the name of your car in the list and tap on it. In the new window that appears, agree to pair the devices.

Step 6. On the head unit, check the Android Auto checkbox and tap Connect.

Agree to the Privacy Policy terms and conditions to continue connecting.

Step 7. In the next step, activate HondaLink Assist if you require additional services. We would advise agreeing to this step.

In the event of an accident, HondaLink Assist will call the emergency services automatically using Android Auto.

Step 8. Next, all settings are made on the head unit. Tap Continue. A virtual map of the Maps application appears on the screen.

Step 10. All previous settings will be activated. For example, if you had Android Auto player (e.g. Spotify) running, the track you listened to when you previously connected to Honda will be available.

Step 11. Tap the button with the circle icon to navigate to all Android Auto apps.

In this way, once connected, all services are available to you: text messages, calls, navigation, Youtube, voice assistant, turn-by-turn directions.

Your Honda vehicle is not compatible with Android Auto:

The first and easiest step is to check compatibility at https://www.android.com/auto/compatibility/.

1. Open the official Honda website in your area.
2. Find the "Technology" or "Multimedia System" section.
3. Check whether your Honda vehicle supports Android Auto technology. This is usually indicated on the page describing the multimedia system.

If information on Android Auto compatibility is not available, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual or contact your Honda dealer for more information.

Problem with faulty connection of Honda vehicle's USB ports to Android Auto

1. Check if your Honda vehicle supports Android Auto technology. For example, you will find the Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda Odyssey, and other car brands that are fully compatible with this type of navigation.
2. Make sure your smartphone has Android 5.0 or higher installed.
3. Connect the cable to your Honda vehicle's USB port and to the USB port on your smartphone.
4. If this is your first Android Auto connection, your Honda vehicle's multimedia system may request permission to access your smartphone.
5. Follow the instructions on your smartphone and multimedia system screen to complete the Android Auto setup and connection.
6. Test Android Auto in your Honda vehicle using voice commands or the multimedia system's touchscreen.
7. If there are problems connecting Android Auto, check the Bluetooth and USB connection settings on your Honda smartphone and multimedia system.

Calibrate GPS on Android Auto

If the GPS module on your phone breaks down, you have to replace it, but if it only shows the data on a map incorrectly and somehow deviates from the norm, there is a chance you might manage to solve such problem with the help of special mobile apps. There are two popular programs which can help with calibrating (i.e. improving the accuracy) of your GPS modules. Both of them can be found in Google Play Market.

The easiest way to calibrate Android Auto is to use GPS Status & Toolbox. The app allows you to reset the satellites connection and adjust GPS accuracy almost "from scratch".

The GPS calibration is performed in the following way:

1. Open the side menu (swipe from left to right),

2. Select "Manage A-GPS state".

3. Tap "Reset" and then "Download".

4. Calibration will start and after it's finished the location services should successfully return to the full operation mode.

Honda vehicle software needs to be updated.

1. Check for software updates for your Honda vehicle by visiting the official Honda website in your area and searching for "Service & Support".
2. If no information is available on the website, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual or contact your Honda dealer for more information.
3. Download the software update to your computer and save it on a USB memory stick.
4. Connect the USB drive to the USB port in your Honda vehicle.
5. Start the software update process by following the instructions on your Honda vehicle's multimedia system screen.
6. Do not turn off the engine or disconnect the USB drive during the software update process.
7. Wait until the software update process is complete and disconnect the USB memory stick from the USB port on your Honda vehicle.
8. Test the operation of the updated software using various features of the multimedia system and other systems of your Honda vehicle.

The wireless network the unit is connected to may not be compatible with Android Auto.

1. Make sure that the Android Auto device is connected to the wireless network to which you want to check compatibility.
2. Open the Android Auto application on your device.
3. Click the menu icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
4. Select Settings.
5. Scroll down to the "Network" section.
6. Tap on "Check wireless network compatibility".
7. Wait for the app to check your wireless network compatibility.
8. If your wireless network is compatible with Android Auto, you will see a successful verification message.
9. If your wireless network is not compatible with Android Auto, you will see a message that your network is not supported.
10. 10. If your network is not supported, try connecting your device to another wireless network or use a cable to connect your device to the vehicle's multimedia system.

Your Android phone does not have the latest system update

1. Go to the "Settings" menu on your Android device.
2. Scroll down to the "System" section and select it.
3. click on "System Update".
4. If a new update is available, you will see a notification about it. Click on "Download and Install" to start the update process.

Reset Android Auto cache

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1. Connect your Android Auto device to the vehicle system.
2. On the Android Auto home screen, tap the Settings icon.
3. Scroll down to "General Settings" and select it.
4. Tap on "Reset Cache".

Force stop Android Auto and restart the app.

1. Go to the "Settings" menu on your Android device.
2. Scroll down to the "Apps" section and select it.
3. Find the Android Auto app in the list and tap on it.
4. Tap on the "Force Stop" button.
5. Confirm your selection by tapping on "OK."
6. Wait until the forced stop process is completed.
7. Go to the "Applications" menu again and find the Android Auto app.
8. Tap the "Clear Data" button.
9. Confirm your choice by tapping on "OK".

Disconnect the vehicle and re-pair the devices.

1. Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
2. Take your Android device and go to the Settings menu.
3. Locate the "Bluetooth" section and select it.
4. Find your car in the list of Bluetooth devices and tap on it.
5. Tap the "Forget Device" or "Delete Device" button to remove the connection between your devices.
6. Confirm your choice by tapping on "OK".
7. Turn on the ignition in the vehicle and wait for the Bluetooth system to become available.
8. Take your Android device and go to the "Bluetooth" menu.
9. Tap the "Scan" button to find available Bluetooth devices.
10. Select your car from the list of Bluetooth devices found.
11. If necessary, enter your passcode or PIN to complete the pairing process.
12. Wait until the devices are paired.
13. 13. Launch the Android Auto app and check that all functions are working correctly.

Uninstalling Android Auto update and reconnecting

1. Open the settings menu on your Android device.
2. Find the "Apps" section and select it.
3. Find the "Android Auto" app in the list of apps and tap on it.
4. Tap on the "Delete updates" button.
5. Confirm your choice by tapping on "OK".
6. Wait until the update removal process is complete.
7. Stop the vehicle and switch off the engine.
8. Take your Android device and go to the "Settings" menu.
9. Find the "Bluetooth" section and select it.
10. Find your car in the list of Bluetooth devices and tap on it.
11. Tap the "Forget Device" or "Delete Device" button to remove the connection between the devices.
12. Confirm your choice by tapping on "OK".
13. Turn on the ignition in the vehicle and wait for the Bluetooth system to become available.
14. Take your Android device and go to the "Bluetooth" menu.
15. Tap the "Scan" button to find available Bluetooth devices.
16. Select your car from the list of Bluetooth devices found.
17. If necessary, enter your passcode or PIN to complete the pairing process.
18. Wait until the devices are paired.

Reinstall updates and reconnect.

1. Uninstall Android Auto updates from your smartphone.
2. Disconnect Bluetooth on your phone.
3. Unplug the USB cable from your phone.
4. Reboot your phone.
5. Connect the USB cable to your phone.
6. Connect the USB cable to the vehicle.
7. Turn on the ignition on the vehicle to turn on the Android Auto system.
8. Connect the Bluetooth on your phone.
9. Start Android Auto.
10. Check the connection.

FAQ

How to activate GPS on Android via the Settings?

1. Go to Settings

2. Tap on the 'Location' menu item.

3. Move 'Location' to the On position to activate it.

4. Move the slider to Off position to disable GPS.

• This section may also be called 'Location services' or 'Location access', depending on the device model or Android version.

How to check if the phone's GPS works on Honda.

You can find out if the location services on your Android Auto work as follows:

1. Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen

2. Locate the GPS icon and check if it is on or off

3. Tap the icon to change the status (on / off)

4. Swipe up the notification panel to continue

5. You can also use Quick settings panel to find out the GPS status