Pretty sure VLC supports Android Auto.
Of course, Android Auto itself is not FOSS.
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Thank you! I'll try out VLC for playing my offline music.
Yes, unfortunately I haven't been able to find a foss alternative for Android Auto. If someone happens to know one, I am open to recommendations.
Thanks for the input!
You might try enabling developer mode in Android auto. You can then force apps to work with Android Auto.
I use VLC
Thank you! I'll try out VLC.
I've had good luck with Metro/Retro.
Thank you! Trying out Metro now.
Jellyfin works surprisingly well for me. Album art and able to browse artists, etc.
Ow cool, didn't realise I could use Jellyfin for this purpose also. Will try it out, cheers!
What is Android Auto? I thought it only makes your phone act like a USB to share files right to your computer
Android Auto is the Android equivalent to Apple CarPlay. I.e., it mirrors your Android phone screen onto your car display.