Why does wireless Android Auto use both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

Engadget | 16.07.2026 20:30
You get in the car, turn it on, and your phone just connects to your entertainment system. Wireless Android Auto launches automatically on the dashboard and you're good to go. No cable. No fumbling to plug anything in. You don't even have to dig out your phone from your bag or pockets. But here's something most drivers don't realize: the "wireless" experience of Android Auto actually requires running two separate connections at the same time: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.