- RAV4 And Corolla: Upgrade To Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto™
- Enjoy these benefits when you upgrade
- VOICE CONTROL
- YOUR FAVOURITE APPS
- NAVIGATION
- Multimedia FAQs
- How to delete my personal data before selling my car?
- What multimedia system does my car have?
- Android Auto on Toyota RAV4, how to connect
- Install Android Auto on your smartphone
- Enable Android Auto in RAV4
- Connect phone to RAV4’s USB port
- Android Auto not working on Toyota RAV4
- Using Google Assistant on Toyota RAV4
- Which RAV4 models support Android Auto?
- Using Waze navigation on Toyota RAV4 with Android Auto
- Using Google Maps on Toyota RAV4 with Android Auto
- Using Spotify on RAV4
- Not all apps are compatible with Android Auto
- How to connect Android Auto on Toyota RAV4
- What you can do with Android Auto
- Navigation
- Phone calls
- Google Play Music
- Access your phone apps
- Google Assistant
RAV4 And Corolla: Upgrade To Apple Carplay™ And Android Auto™
If you own a Corolla or RAV4 Hybrid, we have good news: many grades can now add an upgrade to the multimedia system to enable Apple Carplay™ and Android Auto™. It is easy to determine whether your vehicle is suitable, just enter the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of your vehicle below.
Enjoy these benefits when you upgrade
VOICE CONTROL
Need to make a call during your journey? The voice assistant on your smartphone dials the number for you, this function is available on both Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ .
YOUR FAVOURITE APPS
Every compatible app that you need on your smartphone can be transferred to your car’s multimedia system. With Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ you can dictate messages hands-free or play your favourite song whilst driving.
NAVIGATION
Follow your route on the multimedia display and together with the integrated voice output, you can relax and enjoy the drive.
Multimedia FAQs
How to delete my personal data before selling my car?
A range of personal data is registered on your vehicle’s multimedia system, MyT app and My Toyota to enable a more convenient driving experience for you. In order to keep your personal data secure, we strongly recommend that you remove all personal details from your vehicle’s multimedia system, MyT app and My Toyota before your vehicle is sold to another person. Please click here to find out more about how you can delete your personal data now.
What multimedia system does my car have?
Please see the list below of current cars’ multimedia systems:
Aygo: x-touch multimedia system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, powered by Pioneer
New Yaris: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Corolla Hatchback: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Corolla Touring Sports: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Corolla Saloon: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Camry: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
C-HR: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
RAV4: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
GR Supra: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Prius: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Prius Plug-In: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
Land Cruiser: Toyota Touch®2 multimedia system with Smartphone Integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ from Active grade and up
Proace Verso: Toyota Touch®2 multimedia system with Smartphone Integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, standard on Family & VIP grade, optional on Shuttle grade
Proace: Toyota Touch®2 multimedia system with Smartphone Integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, standard on Design grade, optional on Icon grade as a part of Premium Pack
Proace City: Toyota Touch®2 multimedia system with Smartphone Integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, standard on Icon grade
Highlander: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
RAV4 Plug-In: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
All New Mirai: Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™
Android Auto on Toyota RAV4, how to connect
Toyota RAV4 supports Android Auto that lets you access your Android apps like YouTube Music, Google Maps, Waze and Spotify through the infotainment screen of your vehicle. You can also make phone calls, send messages or use navigation with voice commands using Google Assistant.
Install Android Auto on your smartphone
You must have an Android device with 5.0 Lollipop or newer version to use Android Auto on Toyota RAV4. Android 6.0 Marshmallow or higher version is recommended for optimal performance. If your device has Android 9 Pie or older operating system, you must first download Android Auto app from Google Play Store, otherwise the app is built-in.
If you want to use “Hey Google” service with Google Assistant in your RAV4, make sure the feature is enabled on your device. On your Android phone, open the Google app. At the bottom right, tap More. Then go to Settings > Voice > Voice Match and turn on Hey Google.
Enable Android Auto in RAV4
You must enable Android Auto in RAV4’s infotainment system settings before you can use it. This can be done by selecting Menu > Setup > General > Projection Settings, make sure that Android Auto is turned on.
Connect phone to RAV4’s USB port
- Connect your Android phone to your Toyota RAV4 USB port using an original USB data cable.
- Accept Android Auto terms and conditions in your vehicle, if any appear.
- You may be prompted to give certain permissions to Android Auto app on your phone, like managing phone calls and SMS messages. Grant all required permissions.
- After a few seconds Android Auto will launch on your RAV4’s infotainment screen.
If you’re unsure which USB port supports Android Auto on your particular RAV4 variant, then consult your vehicle’s owners manual – or you can try plugging in the cable, one by one, in all the USB ports in dashboard and center console.
Android Auto not working on Toyota RAV4
If Android Auto does not start on your RAV4 when you plug in the USB cable and there is no Android Auto icon in the list of apps in the infotainment system, it can be due to a number of reasons:
- Android Auto is disabled in the infotainment system settings of your RAV4.
- Android Auto is not installed on your phone, make sure its installed and have necessary permissions.
- The USB data cable you’re using is defective or off-brand. Try a different cable, preferably original cable.
- The connected USB port on your RAV4 does not support Android Auto. Try other USB ports.
- A software glitch is responsible for the Android Auto problem. Try resetting the RAV4’s infotainment system to its factory settings. Also, delete data and cache for Android Auto on your phone by going to Settings> Apps > Android Auto > Storage.
- You’ve an older model of RAV4 that does not support Android Auto. Only 2020 and later model year Toyota RAV4 vehicles are compatible with Android Auto.
If you still can’t connect Android Auto in your RAV4, then you should get your vehicle checked by an authorized Toyota dealer.
Using Google Assistant on Toyota RAV4
Google Assistant is an artificial intelligence–powered voice recognition feature by Google that helps you to concentrate on the road while driving your RAV4 as you can control the functions of your Android device with voice commands.
The virtual assistant allows you to place phone calls, listen to and send text messages, play music, get directions and use other functions of your Android phone hands-free. You can even ask Google Assistant for current weather conditions, stock prices or upcoming events on your calendar.
To access Google Assistant, press and hold the talk button on the steering wheel of your RAV4 until you hear an audible alert.
You can also access Google Assistant by pressing the mic button in the Android Auto app.
If “Hey Google” function is enabled in your Android device under Voice Match settings, you can also just simply say: “Hey Google”. After hearing the audible alert, you can begin asking for assistance.
For best results when using Google Assistant, speak clearly and reduce background noise by closing the windows. Also, direct the air vents on dashboard so that they are not pointing towards the vehicle’s microphone.
Which RAV4 models support Android Auto?
2020 and later model year Toyota RAV4 vehicles are compatible with Android Auto.
Using Waze navigation on Toyota RAV4 with Android Auto
Waze is based on a combination of the Android Location Service and real-time information from the 100 million user database. It is one of the best apps in the world when it comes to including construction work and traffic in the route suggestions. Waze can also provide updated information on accidents and unexpected delays. The app is fully compatible with Android Auto. Just download Waze app from Google Play Store on your phone and press its icon in Android Auto app in your RAV4’s infotainment screen.
Using Google Maps on Toyota RAV4 with Android Auto
There’s no list of the best Android car apps without including the top dog in sat-nav apps, Google Maps. Maps is an important part of the Android ecosystem and will likely be the app that you use the most when you’re driving your RAV4. For many people, choosing between Waze and Google Maps is a matter of personal preference. We think: Both are great. You do not need to download Google Maps app as its a built-in feature in Android devices.
Using Spotify on RAV4
You can use Spotify to stream music on your RAV4. Just install the Spotify app from Google Play Store and its icon will appear in the infotainment display when Android Auto is active.
You can use voice commands to play music hands-free on Spotify with Google Assistant. Just add “on Spotify” at the end so that Google Assistant knows which service you’re referring to (e.g. “Hey Google, play my ‘Your Mix of the Week’ playlist on Spotify”).
Google Assistant can play songs, artists, albums, playlists, podcasts, and more. You can also “like” music, ask what’s playing, and control playback (e.g. volume, skip song, play / pause).
Not all apps are compatible with Android Auto
If you think you can use all your Android apps in your Toyota RAV4 with Android Auto, then you’re wrong. The selection of compatible applications is limited, and you have to live with restrictions, especially with messenger apps. SMS messages and WhatsApp can be controlled almost exclusively via Google Assistant. That means you cannot see your message history, but only have new messages read out to you or even dictate messages yourself.
The following apps can be used with Android Auto on your RAV4, among others: Phone, Whatsapp, Messages, Facebook Messenger, Skype, Telegram, Calendar, News, Pandora, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Waze and TomTom GO.
How to connect Android Auto on Toyota RAV4
The 2020 model year and newer Toyota RAV4 vehicles are now compatible with Android Auto. Android Auto brings your favorite apps into one place, making it easier for you to access your favorite navigation, media, and communication apps on the road while minimizing distractions.
And now with Google Assistant, you can perform actions by voice, keeping your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.
To use Android Auto, you’ll require an Android smartphone running 5.0, known as Lollipop or higher, and the Android Auto app.
- Install Android Auto on your phone from Google Play Store.
- Open the app on phone and give all the permissions if it asks.
- Now with your vehicle in Park and parking brake activated, go to Setup on the infotainment system, then Projection Settings and make sure that Android Auto is enabled.
- Plug your data cable into your phone and the USB port of RAV4 at the lower end of the dash.
- The Android Auto will appear on your home screen or menu screen. Touch the icon to open the Android Auto interface.
- If you did not enable the Android Auto in the settings, then a pop-up will appear asking for your permission. Touch On to launch Android Auto or Off if you just want to charge your phone.
The main screen automatically brings you recently used apps on the top row. All of the other compatible apps that you have on your device are displayed below.
What you can do with Android Auto
Navigation
Here are some of the things you can do with Android Auto. Find your way around using either Google Maps or Waze, it’s easy to get where you’re going with voice guided navigation. Live traffic information, lane guidance, and more.
Phone calls
Easily make phone calls or send and receive messages while keeping your hands on the wheel.
Google Play Music
Listen to your favourite tunes. Google Play Music offers on-demand access to 40 million songs and allows you to stream endless music on and off the road.
Access your phone apps
Access your go-to apps. Android Auto makes it easy to access your favorite music, media, and messaging apps in the car.
Google Assistant
And remember, with Google Assistant, you can keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel while using voice to help you with your day. Just say okay Google, or hold the voice command button on your steering wheel down for two seconds.