# \#android-auto **URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/tag/android-auto/126.md [Latest](https://forums.plex.tv/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.plex.tv/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.plex.tv/tags.md) --- ## [Momentum — a native Plex music client for Android Automotive OS (closed testing open now)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/momentum-a-native-plex-music-client-for-android-automotive-os-closed-testing-open-now/940529)
**Author:** [@wmm7](https://forums.plex.tv/u/wmm7)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/momentum-a-native-plex-music-client-for-android-automotive-os-closed-testing-open-now/940529 "2026-09-27T16:51:14Z")
This thread’s been tracking the AAOS gap for six years now, so I’ll skip the pitch and get straight to what’s actually built. Momentum is a from-scratch native Android Automotive OS app — streams directly from your own … --- ## [Google Assistant integration](https://forums.plex.tv/t/google-assistant-integration/900963)
**Author:** [@fb\_se](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fb_se)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/google-assistant-integration/900963 "2026-08-24T13:48:16Z")
I know that this has been requested/reported many times before in the past, but maybe things have changed in the recent years, so I want to start a new try with this: Please add Google Assistant integration to Plexamp. … --- ## [How to use Shield + Plexamp + Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-use-shield-plexamp-android-auto/939314)
**Author:** [@OldCprogrammer\_01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OldCprogrammer_01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-use-shield-plexamp-android-auto/939314 "2026-06-23T20:59:20Z")
Server Version#: Shield Server 1.43.2.10687 Player Version#: Android Phone Client 2026.9.0 I have Plex running on an Nvidia Shield Pro 2019. I currently use it basically as an OTA DVR. I have an external SSD connected… --- ## [Reviving Chronicle Audiobook App for Plex](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reviving-chronicle-audiobook-app-for-plex/935438)
**Author:** [@fabg93](https://forums.plex.tv/u/fabg93)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/reviving-chronicle-audiobook-app-for-plex/935438 "2026-06-19T00:55:42Z")
TL;DR: I’ve forked and revived the Chronicle audiobook player for Plex. Major bug fixes, new features, and it’s available now in closed beta on Google Play. Free, no-ads & OSS. Looking for testers & feedback! Backgroun… --- ## [PlexAmp crashes with Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-crashes-with-android-auto/939729)
**Author:** [@OldCprogrammer\_01](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OldCprogrammer_01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 10:03pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-crashes-with-android-auto/939729 "2026-06-15T22:03:42Z")
I just set up PlexAmp last week on my Nvidia Shield Plex server, and got it working over Tailscale to my phone and Android Auto in my car (2017 Accord). I enjoyed listening to my music library for hours on road trip. I… --- ## [Plex App for Android Automotive](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-for-android-automotive/790434)
**Author:** [@CAPacelli](https://forums.plex.tv/u/CAPacelli)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plex-app-for-android-automotive/790434 "2026-04-22T05:48:37Z")
Android Automotive (the in-car OS, not to be confused with Android Auto which is the on-phone app that syncs mobile devices with vehicles) is starting to become widely adopted across manufacturers. See below for full lis… --- ## [How to go to the home screen in Android Auto? Only viewable screens are the Player and Downloaded](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-go-to-the-home-screen-in-android-auto-only-viewable-screens-are-the-player-and-downloaded/937230)
**Author:** [@kamiller42](https://forums.plex.tv/u/kamiller42)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/how-to-go-to-the-home-screen-in-android-auto-only-viewable-screens-are-the-player-and-downloaded/937230 "2026-03-18T16:05:16Z")
Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492 Player Version#: 4.12.4 Phone: Fold 6 Car Version: 2024 Rav4 I can’t get to the home screen, I believe, when the player could not reach the Plex server. When I check the phone, I have co… --- ## [Plexamp in Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-in-android-auto/932658)
**Author:** [@adefaria](https://forums.plex.tv/u/adefaria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-in-android-auto/932658 "2025-10-21T19:39:05Z")
Now Plexamp in Android Auto is skipping sections of a song, similar to a record player skipping. What’s up with that? --- ## [Plexamp Queue should center currently playing song](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-queue-should-center-currently-playing-song/928009)
**Author:** [@adefaria](https://forums.plex.tv/u/adefaria)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 3:00am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-queue-should-center-currently-playing-song/928009 "2025-10-20T03:00:07Z")
I use Plexamp in my car through Android Auto. I like the Queue feature. However, if the queue list is long and a few songs have played, when I tap it, I’m shown the first song and have to scroll down to the currently pla… --- ## [Feature Request - Album Info on Now Playing Screen (plexamp, android auto)](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-album-info-on-now-playing-screen-plexamp-android-auto/822074)
**Author:** [@ajsilvi](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ajsilvi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/feature-request-album-info-on-now-playing-screen-plexamp-android-auto/822074 "2025-09-07T00:31:32Z")
Been really enjoying using Plexamp with Android Auto however I really dislike how the Album Information/Title isn’t displayed on the Now Playing Screen. It only displays the Song Title and the Artist, along with the Albu… --- ## [Plexamp Android Auto - Missing UI features!](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-auto-missing-ui-features/926477)
**Author:** [@bnmusic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bnmusic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-auto-missing-ui-features/926477 "2025-07-21T12:39:47Z")
Hello. I am brand new user of Plex. I am currently using Plexserver only for my own collection of music and audio files. My collection is organised in folder view. I have a lot of compilations with various artists. A lo… --- ## [Overspeeding notification + Plexamp \> Pause music](https://forums.plex.tv/t/overspeeding-notification-plexamp-pause-music/926474)
**Author:** [@bnmusic](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bnmusic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/overspeeding-notification-plexamp-pause-music/926474 "2025-07-21T12:30:34Z")
Hello. I use latest Plexamp player with Gmaps in my car (AAuto). And when I overspeed over the speedlimit, it makes a Ding and then the music pause in Plexamp. This is very annoying. Other apps like Spotify, Apple Musi… --- ## [Plexamp: album covers not visible in Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-album-covers-not-visible-in-android-auto/920468)
**Author:** [@ussalin](https://forums.plex.tv/u/ussalin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-album-covers-not-visible-in-android-auto/920468 "2025-06-22T20:09:07Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.8.9834 Player Version#: latest I could not find anything about it, but for the last ten days or so, the covers are no longer shown on the player screen. I cannot tell if this is an AA p… --- ## [Allow starring via steering wheel controls in Plexamp in Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-starring-via-steering-wheel-controls-in-plexamp-in-android-auto/921228)
**Author:** [@Compulov](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Compulov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/allow-starring-via-steering-wheel-controls-in-plexamp-in-android-auto/921228 "2025-06-04T01:29:31Z")
A while ago, I used to use Pandora via an app built into my Subaru head unit. One feature that I loved was the ability to thumbs up or thumbs down tracks right from my steering wheel controls by holding down either the p… --- ## [Android Auto Improvements](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-auto-improvements/909984)
**Author:** [@nickofearth](https://forums.plex.tv/u/nickofearth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-auto-improvements/909984 "2025-05-03T16:00:08Z")
I have been using Plexamp for a couple of years now, and I love the app. However, I have had a couple persisting issues… I have never been able to use the search feature in Android Auto. When the kids ask to play a … --- ## [No audio when using Plex Android App with Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-audio-when-using-plex-android-app-with-android-auto/913519)
**Author:** [@jimshank](https://forums.plex.tv/u/jimshank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/no-audio-when-using-plex-android-app-with-android-auto/913519 "2025-04-21T15:15:29Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.6.9685 Player Version#: 2025.13.0 When connected to Android Auto, there is no audio in any played content. This worked before the new mobile experience app. --- ## [Queue Playhead and Favorite Icon Broken on Andorid Auto in latest Plexamp Build](https://forums.plex.tv/t/queue-playhead-and-favorite-icon-broken-on-andorid-auto-in-latest-plexamp-build/912470)
**Author:** [@coryrc](https://forums.plex.tv/u/coryrc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/queue-playhead-and-favorite-icon-broken-on-andorid-auto-in-latest-plexamp-build/912470 "2025-04-09T18:54:10Z")
I made a video to show what I am seeing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pMCIseFvk tldr; 1.) The Queue view no longer opens showing the current song 2.) The favorite icon star is now messed up / corrupted. I have re… --- ## [Plexamp: Playlist doesn't scroll to current track anymore](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-playlist-doesnt-scroll-to-current-track-anymore/908329)
**Author:** [@davidgiga1993](https://forums.plex.tv/u/davidgiga1993)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-playlist-doesnt-scroll-to-current-track-anymore/908329 "2025-04-09T17:08:49Z")
I’m having a super annoying issue since the last Android update (not plexamp update as far as I can tell): I’m heavily using plexamp with android auto (via smartphone), selecting “all music” on random. When pressing the… --- ## [\[question+wishlist\] Plexamp definitive list of voice commands for Google Assistant/Siri in AA/CP](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-wishlist-plexamp-definitive-list-of-voice-commands-for-google-assistant-siri-in-aa-cp/911846)
**Author:** [@deyraud](https://forums.plex.tv/u/deyraud)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/question-wishlist-plexamp-definitive-list-of-voice-commands-for-google-assistant-siri-in-aa-cp/911846 "2025-04-05T15:26:25Z")
First, is there a definitive list of voice commands that Plexamp supports in Android Auto/Google Assistant? I am trying to move away from YouTube Music and use Plexamp exclusively, but the behaviours are not exactly 1:1… --- ## [Plexamp: Search is a mess](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-search-is-a-mess/908330)
**Author:** [@davidgiga1993](https://forums.plex.tv/u/davidgiga1993)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-search-is-a-mess/908330 "2025-03-12T05:28:31Z")
When using plexamp with android auto (via smartphone), the search is majorly broken for a couple of reasons: Voice input with google does only work exactly once. When you try pressing the microphone icon a 2nd time in… --- ## [Plexamp not working in Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-working-in-android-auto/906316)
**Author:** [@thequail48](https://forums.plex.tv/u/thequail48)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-not-working-in-android-auto/906316 "2025-02-23T21:29:47Z")
I’m pretty new to Plex/Plexamp and I’ve been enjoying it a lot so far, but I’ve run into a pretty big issue that is preventing me from using Plexamp through Android Auto. Songs will initially play as expected, but after… --- ## [Add Music Stations to Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-music-stations-to-android-auto/394438)
**Author:** [@brandonmarshall](https://forums.plex.tv/u/brandonmarshall)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/add-music-stations-to-android-auto/394438 "2025-01-08T16:24:44Z")
Seems like a no-brainer here, and something that would be very easy to implement. Please add “Library Radio”, “Time Travel Radio” and “Random Album Radio” to be easily launched via Android Auto. --- ## [Plexamp using massive amounts of data on cellular despite settings](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-using-massive-amounts-of-data-on-cellular-despite-settings/895749)
**Author:** [@arafel2](https://forums.plex.tv/u/arafel2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-using-massive-amounts-of-data-on-cellular-despite-settings/895749 "2024-11-19T12:34:09Z")
Server Version#: 1.41.2.9200 Player Version#: 4.11.2 I have remote wifi and cellular networks set to transcode everything above 192kbps to 128kbps opus, yet plexamp used ~1gb of data yesterday (Nov. 16) in roughly 40 t… --- ## [Plexamp Android Auto: When losing wifi only Downloads section shows](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-auto-when-losing-wifi-only-downloads-section-shows/890904)
**Author:** [@mlee.shaffer2006\_gmail.com](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mlee.shaffer2006_gmail.com)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 3:54am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-android-auto-when-losing-wifi-only-downloads-section-shows/890904 "2024-11-16T03:54:30Z")
Have noticed recently that when I attempt to use Plexamp on Android Auto after leaving my house, I can only view the Downloads menu in Android Auto, as if the Plexamp app thinks I no longer have any connection (even thou… --- ## [Plexamp Unable to Connect to Server on Android Auto Until I Browse on My Phone](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-unable-to-connect-to-server-on-android-auto-until-i-browse-on-my-phone/882998)
**Author:** [@shephd](https://forums.plex.tv/u/shephd)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-unable-to-connect-to-server-on-android-auto-until-i-browse-on-my-phone/882998 "2024-10-31T07:23:30Z")
About 2 weeks ago Plexamp started having issues connecting to my server when using Plexamp in Android Auto. It will continue playing music from my server but if I try to change what I’m listening to then it can’t find my… --- ## [Android Auto Plexamp music show library as album instead of artist](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-auto-plexamp-music-show-library-as-album-instead-of-artist/891217)
**Author:** [@Syrgoma](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Syrgoma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/android-auto-plexamp-music-show-library-as-album-instead-of-artist/891217 "2024-10-03T12:45:22Z")
Hi, It would be nice on android-auto if we could select the album from a list of albums instead than a list of artist THEN a list of albums, it would be much easier. Also an option to sort them by YEAR instead of names… --- ## [Plexamp Long-form controls in CarPlay/Android Auto](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-long-form-controls-in-carplay-android-auto/888657)
**Author:** [@mooneye14](https://forums.plex.tv/u/mooneye14)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-long-form-controls-in-carplay-android-auto/888657 "2024-09-18T13:42:51Z")
Using PlexAmp for audiobooks so I appreciate the Long Form controls built into the app, but they don’t translate to the Auto versions. So instead of backing up 10 seconds, it starts the 20 minute chapter over again. Othe… --- ## [Plexamp; AndroidAuto/Carplay fully functional rating functionaliyt](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-androidauto-carplay-fully-functional-rating-functionaliyt/887745)
**Author:** [@danielzambello](https://forums.plex.tv/u/danielzambello)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/plexamp-androidauto-carplay-fully-functional-rating-functionaliyt/887745 "2024-09-10T23:23:44Z")
Hi I would like to be able to rate tracks 0 - 5 stars from the cars screen in android auto and carplay when using plexamp. Currently there is no functionality in carplay and android auto only allows only two options 0 … --- ## [Album covers not shown on Android Auto when connecting to port 32400 via WireGuard VPN](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-covers-not-shown-on-android-auto-when-connecting-to-port-32400-via-wireguard-vpn/886223)
**Author:** [@bonnyfused](https://forums.plex.tv/u/bonnyfused)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/album-covers-not-shown-on-android-auto-when-connecting-to-port-32400-via-wireguard-vpn/886223 "2024-09-01T11:03:20Z")
Server Version#: 1.40.5.8897 Player Version#: 10.19.4.1255 As from the title: when I am connecting to my Plex (running on my Synology NAS at home) from my Android phone connected to my car (with Android Auto) and the W… --- ## [Shuffle button in Android Auto does nothing](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shuffle-button-in-android-auto-does-nothing/875957)
**Author:** [@AnakeNyx](https://forums.plex.tv/u/AnakeNyx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/shuffle-button-in-android-auto-does-nothing/875957 "2024-06-17T11:59:59Z")
If I am playing music from a playlist in android auto, I have the option to press the … button, which brings up what appears to be a shuffle button. If I press this, it flashes and nothing happens. Other buttons in the i… [Next page](https://forums.plex.tv/tag/android-auto/126.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=android-auto)