Want to play live news, podcasts, and music while driving a car? Then, you should integrate TuneIn Radio with Android Auto. The good thing about TuneIn Radio is that it supports offline listening, so you can download podcast episodes and listen to them without the internet. This article explains the clear instructions on adding TuneIn Radio to Android Auto.
How to Get TuneIn Radio on Android Auto
TuneIn Radio has both free and paid plans. The free plan contains ads and provides access to 100,000 AM and FM radio stations, podcasts, etc. To stream ad-free, you can upgrade to TuneIn Radio Premium, which costs $9.99 per month. The paid plan includes all the benefits of the free plan, plus live updates on sports, audiobooks, and more.
If you are new to TuneIn Radio, you can sign up for free by visiting this website. If you subscribe to Premium for the first time, you will get a 7-day free trial to test all features at no cost.
Adding TuneIn Radio to Android Auto
Install TuneIn Radio on your Android phone from the Play Store. On most Android devices, you can access Android Auto by going to the settings. If you can’t find it, you can install the Android Auto app via the Play Store.
Go to Android Auto on your Android device settings and click Customise launcher. On the next screen, check whether TuneIn Radio is selected. If not, checkmark the TuneIn Radio text box. To show up TuneIn Radio at the top of the car dashboard, drag TuneIn Radio to the top using the move icon.
Go back to the home page of Android Auto and click Connect a Car. Grab a USB cable and plug your phone into the car’s Android Auto-compatible USB port. For a wireless connection, tap Connect using wireless Android Auto. On the next screen, hold the Voice command button to initiate setup.
For Bluetooth pairing, tap Connect using Bluetooth > Pair a car > Select your car’s infotainment system.
Click TuneIn Radio on Android Auto on your car’s dashboard. Explore the playlist, podcasts, and radio stations, and play any media file that you want to listen to right now.
Use Voice Commands to Control TuneIn Radio on Android Auto
Voice command is the safest way to control Android Auto without taking your hands off the steering wheel. You can use it to change a playlist, play, pause, or stop a song, etc. For this to work, you need to enable ‘Hey Google’ detection on your Android Auto.
1. Go to Android Auto on Android settings and look for the Assistant section.
2. Click ‘Hey Google’ detection. It will open the Hey Google and Voice Match tab on the next screen.
3. Under the This device section, toggle ON Hey Google and While driving options.
4. Click Agree on the next prompt to activate the voice assistant.
5. Tap the Microphone icon on your car’s infotainment system.
6. If the voice assistant is triggered, say “Hey Google” to make your car listen to it.
7. Then, say commands, such as such as “Tune into ESPN Radio” and “Play Next.”
Note: If necessary, you can tap the Car icon at the left corner of the dashboard to switch to the Car mode. To close the car mode, click Exit.
FAQ
Ensure Bluetooth is enabled and check if your Android device runs with the latest firmware. If a particular station is not working, change a station and check if it works fine.