How to Enable Video App Android Auto

Enable video apps on Android Auto with official and third-party methods. Watch YouTube, Netflix while parked using Hardwares & Software updates.

How to Enable Video App Android Auto

In this era some video streaming apps only support to android auto while parked. Unless you can’t use android auto to stream video. But by using softwares and hardware you can play any video on android auto. . But you must purchase AI box or software solution for that. 

Let's learn more about How to Enable Video App Android Auto.

Quick Options

CarlinKit Smart AI Box Power users / Most stable ★★★★★
Android 14 Smart Adapter Wireless convenience ★★★★★
Fermata Auto Free Media Player (Software) ★★★★☆
Fermata Auto Software ★★★★☆

Hardware Solution

Software Solution

Note: Play videos only on parked vehicle. Drivers should newer use while driving, If you use video streaming apps while driving it is your own risk and responsibility. Please respect to local law and concern about Android Auto safety rules

Why Hardware is Best Than Software

Unlimited Access

With AI box you can visit Play Store and download any app that you need. So, you run any app via Ai Box and expireance android auto stream video.

Own Power Support

AI Boxes have their own power support not like softwires. So,even phone dead hardware will work. But if you use software that installed to phone you can’t use that. with harware silution no interuption to Netflix android auto.

Converting wired to wireless

AI Boxes are converted you wired Android into wireless android auto and it will connect automatically after first pairing.Then you can access to youtube android auto. But when using software, you must connect your phone every time unless your car doesn’t have wireless access.

Hardware Solution

Paragraph hardware

if you want to access to video streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube You can use both software and hardware. But on my experience  I recommended to choose hardware as your first choice. Because hardwares are more durable and stable than softwares.

I have mention all time best two Android Auto AI Boxes below. Both have stable connection so it will give lack free experience to you.

Carlinkit Smart AI Box

Top Features
  • Play YouTube smoothly in the car: You can watch YouTube smoothly, even Netflix and other streaming services in the car
  • Wireless connectivity: You don't need to keep messy cables with you. You can connect it simply through Bluetooth
  • High-definition quality visuals: You can experience high-quality streams via this adapter
  • Size: The size of this adapter is very simple and easy to hold

Android 14 Smart Adapter

Top Features
  • This is a full powered android multimedia platform. With this adapter you can convert your wired android auto into wireless android auto multimedia system.
  • Stream Video smoothly in the car -Can access to any video streaming app.
  • Wireless connectivity - Converting into wireless android Auto and connect without cables
  • Easy installation: Easy to install withing 30 seconds via Bluetooth
  • Downloading apps: Allow to download any app from Play Store

Software Solution

Software are free options and easy to perches. So you can install apps by installing WheelPal app. Let's dive into how to watch play video on android auto.

Fermata Auto

Requirements:

  • Android 13.0+ Android Device
  • 2016 or Newer Car
  • Up-to-date Android Auto App
    1. Make available the Fermata Auto App Installed on your Android device or
    1. Set up it on your Android device

    If you have already installed Fermata Auto on your Android device, follow the steps below to set it up on your Android Auto app

    • Check whether the Fermata Auto has been installed on your Android device
    • Go to Android Auto
    • Enable android auto developer mode
    • Start the head unit server
    • Go to the Android Auto app launcher
    • Check for the Fermata Auto app
    Fermata Auto has a YouTube watching facility in the car. And with its web browsing option, you can access any video streaming platform while in the car.

    AA Mirror Plus

    AA Mirror Plus is an advanced mirroring app. With this, users can mirror their phone to their car screen without any hassle.

    Features of AA Mirror Plus:

    • Can be controlled by all cars that are supported by Android Auto
    • Stream & play feature
    • No ads
    • There is no cost associated with the use of this app
    • Small-sized app

    Comparison Between Fermata Auto, AA Mirror Plus, Carlinkit AI Box & Android 14 Smart Adapter

    Feature Fermata Auto AA Mirror Plus Carlinkit AI Box Android 14 Smart Adapter
    Platform Android Auto (unofficial) Android Auto (rooted/unofficial) Independent Android OS Independent Android OS
    Installation App sideload via AAHacks Manual install (root recommended) Plug-and-play hardware Plug-and-play hardware
    Streaming Support YouTube, VLC, Web video Screen Mirroring only YouTube, Netflix, Google Play Any app from Play Store
    Touchscreen Support Yes Limited Yes Yes
    Internet Access Via phone's data Via phone's data Built-in WiFi or SIM 4G SIM
    Voice Control Limited No Yes (Google Assistant or Alexa) Yes (Google Assistant or Alexa)
    Updates Frequent (community-driven) Rare OTA firmware updates OTA firmware updates
    Root Required No Yes No No
    Pricing Free Free Paid (hardware device) Paid (hardware device)

    Why is Adapter not working?

    After installing adapter or Ai box sometimes it may be not working. But you can easily recorrect the problems. But before you choose adapter you must prioritise your needs.

  • Storage you need
  • USB type of your car
  • Size of the adapter
  • Compatibility of your car
  • Let's check how to fix you're not working adapter. I have mention main problems that I was facing during using Android Auto and Adapters. And how to fix them.

    Problem Likely Cause Fix
    Device not connecting Bluetooth disabled Turn on Bluetooth and reconnect
    Apps loading slowly Weak internet connection Use Wi-Fi or mobile hotspot
    Screen not displaying Wrong USB port Use factory CarPlay USB port

    FAQs Related to Android Auto Video Apps

    You do not doubt that your choice is the Fermata Auto or the Carlinkit AI Box. They are some of the latest and safest universal methods that are used by many users try out with latest 2025 Android Auto update.
    Watching YouTube in your car via Android Auto can be done with a few tweaks. Using the Fermata Auto, AA Mirror Plus, & Carlinkit AI box will let you watch YouTube or stream Netflix on Android Auto without any hassle.
    Simply, Android Auto limits your entertainment experience. If you are waiting for hours in parking lots, you deserve something better instead of sleeping. So, enabling this feature will let you feel better from any angle.
    Because of safety issues. When you're watching video while driving can causer to accident so android auto officially allow to use Video streaming while parking.

    Eliza Faith

    Eliza Faith

    As an Android Auto expert and app developer, I specialize in discovering new features and improving Android Auto technology.