Google Maps & Waze
Live traffic, congestion alerts and lane guidance – large and easy to read. More: navigation retrofit.
For Samsung, Google Pixel & co.
Android Auto retrofit – wireless or wired
Google Maps, Spotify and WhatsApp on a big screen – even in an older car. Our Android Auto retrofit brings all this to the car you already drive: wireless or wired, on a new touchscreen or in the original look. We collect your car and usually return it the same day.
- Fixed-price quote within 24 hours
- Pickup in Zurich and Zug included
- Plug & play – original wiring stays intact
- 2-year warranty
Complete fromCHF 690incl. device, installation & pickup
Android Auto retrofit: how your phone gets onto the dashboard
Android Auto puts a simplified, driving-friendly version of your Android phone on the car's screen. You get large tiles instead of small icons, and the map stays in view while music plays. You control it by touch, steering-wheel buttons or voice.
The apps run on your phone. Since Android 10, Android Auto is built into the system, so there's usually nothing to install. New features arrive with phone updates – the interface in your car stays current without new hardware.
And because your phone stays in your pocket, you're on the safe side legally, too: in Switzerland, using a phone without hands-free while driving carries a fixed fine of 100 francs.
Your apps with Android Auto
Google Assistant
‘Hey Google, navigate to work’ – destinations, calls and music by voice. On some phones, Gemini has already taken over.
Spotify & YouTube Music
Playlists, podcasts and audiobooks, e.g. from Audible, play straight through the car speakers.
WhatsApp & texts
New messages are read aloud and you reply by voice. WhatsApp calls work too.
Phone calls
Contacts and favourites on screen, calls by tap or voice – with an external microphone for clear sound.
Everything at a glance
Map, music and calls at once: the split view shows several apps side by side, depending on the screen format.
Android Auto or an Android car radio – what's the difference?
The two are often confused – but they're different things.
Android Auto: your phone in the car
Android Auto is a feature of your phone: the phone does the work, and the car's screen shows the interface and takes your input. No phone, no Android Auto.
Android car radio: a tablet in the dashboard
An Android car radio (often called an Android head unit) has its own Android system. It runs apps from the Google Play Store even without a phone – a navigation app with offline maps, say, or a streaming service. Online apps need internet, for example via your phone's hotspot. Videos, of course, only when parked.
With us, you get both
Every Android head unit we fit has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay built in. Day to day you'll mostly use Android Auto; the Android system is the bonus for offline maps and special apps.
Wireless Android Auto or a cable?
The display packages give you both, so you can switch any time; the original-look interface connects wirelessly.
| Wireless | USB cable | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Automatic when you get in, via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi | Plug in your phone – done |
| Phone stays in your bag or pocket | Yes | No |
| Phone charges while you drive | With a wireless charging pad (optional) | Yes |
| Best for | Short everyday trips | Long journeys |
Tip: wireless uses more battery. We can fit a wireless charging pad (from CHF 129) or a USB-C fast-charging socket (CHF 79) at the same time.
Two ways to get Android Auto
Whether you need a new display or the original look depends on your car's dashboard.
New Android display
Replaces the old 1-DIN or 2-DIN radio (the standard radio sizes): 9 or 10 inches, up to 12.3 inches with Premium, with a vehicle-specific fascia. From CHF 690.
Compare packagesOriginal look interface
For cars with a factory screen, e.g. BMW, Audi or Mercedes-Benz: Android Auto appears wirelessly on the original screen, operated by touch or the original controller. From CHF 790.
Browse vehiclesNot sure what fits?
Send us the make, model, year and a photo of your dashboard – we'll check it for free.
Free checkWhich Android phones work?
Android Auto runs on phones with a current Android version – from Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel to Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola or Oppo. Most modern smartphones support wireless Android Auto; very old or very basic models may have limitations, in which case you simply connect by cable.
Newer Huawei phones without Google services generally don't support Android Auto. Bluetooth calls and music, however, work with practically any phone – and iPhone users get Apple CarPlay, included in every package. Tell us your phone model and we'll check it too.
Your car stays your car: what keeps working
We connect everything with vehicle-specific adapters, without cutting the original wiring. Depending on the model and equipment, you keep:
- Steering-wheel buttons – thanks to a CAN-bus adapter that translates signals from the car's data network
- Parking sensor warning tones, and on many VW group cars the graphic parking display
- An existing factory reversing camera
- The factory sound system with amplifier (e.g. Bose, Harman Kardon or Fender) – with the right adapter
- On some models, the original microphone and trip-computer or climate displays
Android Auto retrofit: prices and packages
Every display package includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (wireless and wired), hands-free calling, fitting, an introduction and pickup & return in Zurich and Zug. Your written quote states the fixed price for your car.
Essential
The smart start
from CHF 690
A large touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto — everything you need every day.
Request this packageMost popular
Comfort
More speed, better sound
from CHF 890
Faster hardware, a brilliant QLED screen and DAB+ digital radio included.
Request this packagePremium
The complete upgrade
from CHF 1,190
The largest display that fits, top hardware and an HD reversing camera included.
Request this packageYour car already has a factory screen? Original look from CHF 790 · Factory screen stays · Learn more
"From" prices: the final price depends on your car (e.g. a sound-system adapter) and is stated bindingly in your quote — no surprises.
From enquiry to your first drive
Four steps – we take care of the trip to the workshop.
Send your car details
Make, model, year and ideally a photo of the radio – via the form, WhatsApp or phone.
Free compatibility check
Within 24 hours (working days), you receive a written fixed-price quote.
Pickup and fitting
Appointments usually within 1–2 weeks. We collect your car, fit the system – typically in 2–4 hours – and test every function.
Return with introduction
We pair your phone, show you the key functions and remain available by WhatsApp or phone. How it works in detail
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How much does an Android Auto retrofit cost?
From CHF 690 with a new touchscreen, or from CHF 790 with an interface for the original screen – including fitting, set-up, an introduction and pickup in Zurich and Zug. Any extra costs, for example for factory sound systems with an amplifier, are already in your fixed-price quote. Overview: prices.
What's the difference between Android Auto and an Android car radio?
Android Auto mirrors your phone's car interface – no phone, no display. An Android car radio runs its own Android apps. Our displays do both.
Will wireless Android Auto work with my phone?
With most current Android phones, yes – we check your model along with your car. If wireless doesn't work, you can use Android Auto with a cable.
Does Android Auto cost anything, and does it need mobile data?
Android Auto itself is free. Navigation with live traffic and music streaming use your phone's mobile data. To save data, download music and maps in advance; from the Comfort package, we also set up offline maps on the display.
Will I lose my car's warranty?
Older cars are usually out of the manufacturer's warranty. For younger cars, we discuss it with you before fitting. We never cut original wiring and you get the original radio back – the installation is reversible. If your car is leased, check the contract first.
Do I need to report the change to the road traffic office?
As a rule, no – replacing the radio doesn't require an MFK (the Swiss vehicle inspection) or a change to the registration document (Fahrzeugausweis). More answers in our FAQ.
Get Android Auto for your car
Make, model and year are enough to start; a photo of the radio helps. You'll receive a free fixed-price quote within 24 hours (working days).