There was article from Bloomberg not too long ago rumoring that Android auto is coming, but had few details. I did a test drive today at my dealer and asked them if they had more details. They confirmed that it is coming, and all vehicles with entune 3.0 will be able to get update for it. The salesman said they just recently went through a training for it. Didn't have a date, but said it will be this year

Toyota said they don't have Android auto because of privacy issues with google. they said Google wants to collect way more data than necessary

Just got the 2019 Rav4 - Apple play is awesome, got the Premium that has 11 JBL speakers and al the safety features, incredible car!!!

Hi Alex! Thanks for the review. Is it just those 2019 models getting the new Entune 3.0 system or do you think all 2019 models will get it? I’m considering a Highlander Hybrid or RAV4 Hybrid (in addition to a couple of other non-Toyota models) but Apple CarPlay would be nice to have. Also, is Toyota’s Nav still stubborn? In the past, it would try to route me somewhere I knew would not be the best route but it would keep pushing me to go its preferred route long after it was the fastest route by its own estimation (hence the stubbornness).

will toyota let us get a software upgrade for apple car play?

Well done. Thanks. I really hope Android Auto will be available. BTW I love Avalon. Good choice in music :)

Thanks for this overview Alex. As many others have said, the lack of Android Auto makes it a non-starter for me. Also, do we really need another app ecosystem in addition to Apple + Google? Now developers have to include Entune support in their app in addition to CarPlay/AA and have it listed on a Toyota App Catalog? That catalog will be niche at best compared to apps that support CarPlay and AA - I think Toyota is making a strategic mistake trying to go their own way with built-in apps.

Its a deal breaker. Almost bought toyota but no android, so we went to honda. Android is very important for us coz most of our family's devices are android.

Awaiting your corolla hatchback video :)

Woo Hoo! Apple CarPlay is up and running on our 2019 Camry SE! I plugged my wife's brand new iPhone 8 Plus (her Galaxy 5 just died) into the Camry but had two small glitches, hardly worth mentioning - Siri must be enabled on the iPhone and CarPlay must be enabled on the Camry. Neither were enabled but at least the Camry's interface told me Siri was not enabled after I turned on CarPlay as Jeff instructed in this video. Once both were enabled I got the proper menu on screen. The voice recognition button on the steering wheel worked and Siri called my phone through the Camry/wife's iPhone connection. Also I sent a text to my phone using the same voice recognition method. Sure enough, my phone got the text. Then I said 'where is Best Buy' and two Best Buys within 15 miles were displayed on screen. I chose one and Apple maps came up with directions. I played around with Apple maps and it's nice. I'll have to get Google maps added to CarPlay, it is on the iPhone but doesn't show up on the Camry screen yet. I asked what is the weather forecast and got it. I asked for music and got something by U2 - from iTunes I guess. No doubt if I were more comfortable with Apple I could have done much more but this was a great start. I've never used Siri before but it didn't have much trouble understanding my voice without any training as suggested on screen. I need to make more headway on the brand new iPhone before it comes across to the Camry screen. Thanks Jeff! This was fun! Now can I convince my wife (Miss I HATE Technology) that it's useful!

Waiting for the Corolla Hatchback video to drop this Monday!

The 2020 Toyota Yaris which a Mazda 2 has Android Auto & Apple CarPlay standard. Mazda even offered an update for 2014-2018 models and I am upset Toyota won't do the same. I WANT it on my 2018 Corolla which has Entunes 2.0, that Toyota refuses to update

But still not Android Auto and unfortunately those with old Toyota's are stuck with the outated Entunes 2.0 that won't get updated. Could we get the new Entunes 3.0 head unit in the older Toyota's model?

After 23 years of Camrys, and planning on an Avalon or Lexus this year, ended up with a Honda 2.0 Touring with Android Auto and user friendly integration. Even considered an Acura, but its infotainment/nav system looked even clunkier than that of Lexus.

Is there going to be a retro update for 2018 Camry's Entune 3.0 for the Carplay? I heard mazda6 2018 will do

Hi Alex! Do you think They will finally put the Apple car play on the Highlander?

How about for the Highlander?

Will current toyota models with entune be able to update to the newest version therefore allowing carplay?

Toyota needs to offer an over the air update to add Android Auto, or at least the ability to use Google Maps, to all Toyota owners with Entune. Using Scout is like going back to the days of Windows 98. It's a good decade behind Google Maps. If Toyota doesn't catch up with the competition regarding Android Auto, my next car will likely be a Honda.

Do you know if Entune is the type of system where a firmware update could add Apple Car Play to previous versions, such as in a 2018 Highlander?

Is it possible to connect Scout to the Map botton? I don't want to spend around 1k for a navigation system which sucks (I tested the integrated in a Rav4 and used my phone in the end due to confusing directing). I don't want end with a "dead" botton. Is it possible to configure all bottons with android based apps?

Pretty sure I won't get an answer anywhere but back in September and I read somewhere that Toyota finally accepted Android auto in it's new lineup but can't find anything after that... Has anyone gotten a update?

Hi Alex, If Android auto becomes available, will it be downloadable or only available on future models?

Can you upgrade the software to get CarPlay if you have the 2018 Camry?

If my understanding is correct Apple CarPlay is generated by the phone itself, it just requires coding to allow the usb to allow video transfer, where as the android auto is software that has to be added to the head unit itself instead of video through like Apple CarPlay

In the map there are little dots showing which route we used. Can someone help me on how to remove them?

Im looking for a 2019 camry and have an android phone. Was really dissapointed that it doesnt come with Android Auto. Will it possibly be included in a software update next year if I purchase a 2019 camry now?

Easier to add a motion sensor with photocell for your driveway lights than it is to set up "smart lights" that you have to give voice commands to turn on and off when you get home. My driveway lights turn on automatically when I get home at night and then turn off automatically a few minutes later and it doesn't require talking to Alexa or any internet connection to make it work.

Toyota FINALLY gets CarPlay, but still no Android Auto smh

Do you think the Corolla will ever have a new version as a sedan again? I kind of grew up around Corolla sedans.

Now is this update also available for the 2015-2017 Camrys?

I have a 2013 Toyota Avalon with the Entune connection and it leaves me wanting more. When I heard the introduction of Apple Car Play I was optimistic in selling my current car and buying the 2019 Avalon. Oops, I am not an Apple user so this is a great disappointment. Having recently bought a new 2018 Kia Sorento for my wife finds me a bit spoiled when I drive it. She has both features and it works well. The Korean brands are looking very bright at the moment. They have 12 months before I make a final decision. Thanks for the review.

Do you think Car Play will ever come to the 2018 Camry?

How do I install WAZE and/or Android Auto on my 2018 Sienna XML Premium?

So what are the odds that there will be an entune update that might allow Apple CarPlay for 2018 Toyota models?

Can someone tell me how to download the map....

I own a $44 Toyota Highlander Limited. Without BOTH Apple Car Play AND Android Auto! Cmon Toyota. You better put out an update. My son's 2016 Hyundai Sonata had a software upgrade to include AA and ACP shortly after vehicle launch.

85% of the smartphones in the world are Android!?!?!?! really disappointed not having Android Auto FYI USA is an exception of the %% of iPhone users compaired to other countries

No Android Auto is why I didn't consider Toyota for a new car.

Stupid that you can’t use entune apps and CR play at the same time. But oh well glad it’s here.

That's a big negative not have Android Auto. Just about everyone I know uses Android.

Still no Android Auto is Toyota's way of telling me not to even consider their cars. Sorry Toyota, but every segment of the car market is too competitive, and too many other carmakers have had this implemented for years to excuse or overlook it.

Toyota has said they won't implement Android Auto due to privacy concerns.

The biggest omission that my parents miss is a CD player, I don't think young buyers will be interested in an Avalon though it looks slightly better.

Good review but the omission of Android Auto will have me look elsewhere. I have a car on the used market right now and as soon as it sells I'll be looking to replace it. Too many choices out there to have to settle for this. Either release both Apple Car Play and Android Auto at the same time or don't release it at all.

the omission of Android Auto is unacceptable. Come on Toyota, get your s--t together.

My 18 Camry se has the entune 2.0 and it's horrible. Will this be available to update from 2.0?

Official Toyota explanation is they omitted AA because their data collection policy. But, real reason is Toyota and Amazon deal to integrate Alexa in their upcoming infotainment systems. That precludes any Google integration on their brand products, at least in the foreseeable future.

Time on the screen was 11.11 make a wish guys

Alex on Alexa

I heard that the 2019 Toyota Rav4 will be supporting Android Auto, can you confirm this? If that's the case can you please do a review video with this (Rav4 Android Auto)? Thanks!

Pretty big deal for me personally about Android Auto being absent. Any 2018+ car that doesn't support it is off my shopping list. I'm buying a luxury sports coupe in the ~$70k range sometime after August, and so far there's nary a Lexus, Infiniti or BMW my list, despite all three brands having otherwise quite compelling models in my price range (especially the RC, and to a lesser extent the M2). Arbitrary decision? Heck yeah, but aren't most car buying decisions? And hey, it's my hard-earned money, and a price segment that's taken me nearly a decade of savings to be able to afford. On higher end cars, infotainment is so integrated into the vehicle's functionality , it's no longer just a matter of swapping in an aftermarket head unit to add missing (or new) features, at least not easily, especially on systems that have a "tablet-style" display that can't easily be retired.

I spoke to Toyota and they said if your vehicle didn’t come with it is not going to get it :(

Might be a theory but the reason why android auto is on on Toyota cars is because Toyota wants Alexa integration. And because since Amazon and Google are in a huge war they can't have both systems.

Better, but still not as nice looking as Honda's newest infotainment offering. I much prefer that one.

No android auto?

I don’t understand why and what the heck they are waiting to update the 2019 Toyota Highlander hybrid entune to Apple CarPlay. That Entune app on this vehicle is the worst shitt ever seen on any car 😡

No android auto? Disappointed? Yes, and I will not buy just because of that.

Android auto not available in Toyota yet because it shares too much of customers information with google. Same reason it took a while for Apple CarPlay to be integrated.

That is just a dumb excuse Toyota came up with. Most Android users are people who will buy their cars since they are economical. Sure they might not all have the latest Android phone but neither are most most Apple users rocking the new iPhones either. I wish to one day actually find the reasoning behind why they didn't include it because what they are saying now makes no sense.

No Android Auto?

Toyota did express privacy concerns as the reason why they decided to ditch Android Auto. Here’s a link of this news: www.phonearena.com/news/Toyota-steers-away-from-Android-Auto-due-to-privacy-concerns_id104210

It's a potato. I'm not willing to put up with 2004 infotainment every day, especially after the new Camry has already had 3 recalls, all of which were related to major engine components.

Late, late, late - Hyundai and Kia have had CP and AA since 2015...come on!

Tayoda? Wtf

Apple...UGH! Sorry... No Android, No Toyota.

Android auto is not currently in the works. During talks between Toyota and Google, They weren’t able to come to an agreement because Toyota wanted to give consumers more control over their data to protect their privacy. Google refused to agree. Apple was happy to agree and so Toyota will only be equipping their vehicles with Apple CarPlay for the foreseeable future.

i just came from watching Tesla model S and this is embarrassing

Apple maps doesn't work either. Lol. You trying hard.. they must have given you a big check. Entune doesn't work for anything

Whats with those stupid little chrome buttons? I really can't believe Toyota has taken so long, to implement this, I'm sure it must have cost at least some sales. Nissan is not much better, I'm pretty sure they only have one model that supports it.

Any Android phone running 5.xx(released in 2014) or higher can run AA. As owners of a 2015 Prius, we won't own another Toyota until AA is standard. Entune is a steaming pile of garbage.

Toyotas interface always looks so bland and plain. They really need to get better designers

am i the only one who genuinely doesn't care for android auto or Apple carplay? Like bluetooth or aux is good enough for me.

So sick of Toyota and their coy little games with android auto. Dear Mr. Toyoda, nobody's freaking interested in Entune. Screw it. I'm buying a Niro.

Intro music sucks

Many potential Toyota customers don't like Apple and won't buy Apple products. Toyota will lose their business.

Android is all junk apps, and I'm an Android user. Who the hell uses these apps.

Ha ha android users 😝

I don’t know why Apple CarPlay and android Auto is such a big deal. It just a silly to buy car for it infotainment system. Almost half of the comments complain how it doesn’t have Android Auto.

I dont even see the correlation between toyota owner and android user