[[["易于理解","easyToUnderstand","thumb-up"],["解决了我的问题","solvedMyProblem","thumb-up"],["其他","otherUp","thumb-up"]],[["没有我需要的信息","missingTheInformationINeed","thumb-down"],["太复杂/步骤太多","tooComplicatedTooManySteps","thumb-down"],["内容需要更新","outOfDate","thumb-down"],["翻译问题","translationIssue","thumb-down"],["示例/代码问题","samplesCodeIssue","thumb-down"],["其他","otherDown","thumb-down"]],["最后更新时间 (UTC)：2025-07-27。"],[],[],null,["# Car ready mobile apps\n\nThe *Car ready mobile apps* program distributes eligible mobile apps in the\n[video](/training/cars#video), [games](/training/cars#games), and\n[browsers](/training/cars#browser) categories to cars with little to no\nadditional development work. Starting in February 2025, eligible apps will be\navailable for download from the Google Play Store in cars that run\nAndroid Automotive OS with Google built-in.\n| **Note:** At a later date, Android Auto will add support for these apps.\n\nEligibility\n-----------\n\nTo be eligible for distribution through this program, your app must meet all of\nthe [Car ready](/docs/quality-guidelines/car-app-quality#car-quality-tiers)\nquality guidelines for your app's category. If your app does not already meet\nsome of these guidelines -- [`AN-1`](/docs/quality-guidelines/car-app-quality#AN-1),\nfor example -- they might still be met when run in the [compatibility\nmode](/training/cars/platforms/automotive-os/compatibility-mode) used to run apps\ndistributed through the program.\n\n### Address common eligibility issues\n\nTo increase the chances that your app will be selected for distribution through\nthe program, test your app to validate that it doesn't have any of the following\ncommon eligibility issues.\n\n#### Feature requirements preventing distribution\n\nTo make your app eligible for distribution to any compatible car with Google\nbuilt-in, it must [meet Google Play feature requirements](/training/cars/platforms/automotive-os#play-feature-requirements).\n\n#### Dependency on an unavailable Google Play service\n\nIf your app has a breaking dependency on a Google Play service that is not\n[available on Cars with Google built-in](/training/cars/platforms/automotive-os/google-play/google-services),\nyou'll need to implement an alternative or remove the dependency.\n\nTest your app\n-------------\n\nTo test your app on Android Automotive OS, you can use the\n[generic system images with compatibility mode](/training/cars/testing/emulator?filter=compatibility-mode#generic-images).\n\nThese emulator system images include the compatibility mode that is required for\ncars to receive apps distributed through the *Car ready mobile apps* program, so\nthey give the most accurate representation of how your app performs. If you\ntest with other system images, your app's behavior may differ.\n\nParticipate in the program\n--------------------------\n\nParticipation in the program is by invite only. You can nominate your app for\nconsideration by submitting the [interest form](https://forms.gle/uBF9nyFdABnLh7wQ7).\n\nIf your app is not accepted into the program, you can still bring your app to\ncars. See [Build parked apps](/training/cars/parked) for more details.\n\n### How will I know if my app has been selected for the program?\n\nIf your app is selected for the program, you will receive a message in your\n[Play Console Inbox](https://play.google.com/console/developers/inbox) as well\nas an email to the [contact email address](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/10840893)\nassociated with your Google Play account. After a period of time specified in\nthese notifications, your app is automatically opted in to the program unless\nyou choose to opt out.\n\nOpt out of the program\n----------------------\n\nDuring the notification period, you can opt out of the program by submitting the\n[opt-out form](https://forms.gle/yMYKZUmT2vVmJkKd6).\n\nAfter the notification period has passed and your app has been opted in to the\nprogram, you can opt out through the Google Play Console by following the steps\ndetailed in [Distribute to cars](/training/cars/distribute#opt-out).\n\nAnalyze usage in cars\n---------------------\n\nIf your app is made available through the *Car ready mobile apps* program, you\ncan do the following to understand how it is being installed and used in cars.\n\n| Platform | Play Console | On device |\n|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Android Automotive OS | In the Google Play Console, you can filter by the \"Car\" form factor to get information about your app's performance in Cars with Google built-in on the *Reach and devices* , *Statistics* , and *Rating and reviews* pages. | You can use the [`hasSystemFeature`](/reference/android/content/pm/PackageManager#hasSystemFeature(java.lang.String)) API to detect whether your app is running on Android Automotive OS by checking for the [`FEATURE_AUTOMOTIVE`](/reference/android/content/pm/PackageManager#FEATURE_AUTOMOTIVE) feature. |\n\nFrequently asked questions\n--------------------------\n\n### Will my app be usable while the user is driving?\n\nNo, apps distributed through the *Car ready mobile apps* program are not\nusable while driving. If a user begins driving while your app is open, the OS\nhandles hiding your app from the user and stopping it.\n\n### Why should I make my app available in cars?\n\nBy making your app available in cars, you can increase user engagement during\ndown time, such as when charging electric vehicles or waiting to pick someone\nup. In the future, apps will also be available for use on passenger displays\nwhile driving.\n\n### Which devices support apps distributed through the *Car ready mobile apps* program?\n\nApps distributed through the *Car ready mobile apps* program will be available\non a variety of Cars with Google built-in that have been certified by Google\nto meet the program requirements. Google is working with OEMs to certify more\nnew and existing devices in the coming months and years.\n\n### How can I test my app's experience in cars?\n\nSee the [Test your app](#test) section of this page.\n\n### If I choose to participate, what happens if I want to opt-out at a later date?\n\nYour app remains installed on any devices it has been installed on, but it\ndoesn't receive updates on those devices and isn't discoverable for installation\non other devices.\n\n### If I choose not to participate now, can I change my mind and distribute my app to cars at a later date?\n\nYes, opting out doesn't prevent you from distributing your app to cars at a\nlater date.\n\n### My app wasn't chosen for inclusion in the program. Can I still distribute it to cars?\n\nYes, you can still distribute your app to cars. See\n[Distribute to cars](/training/cars/distribute) for more details.\n\n### When will Android Auto be supported?\n\nStay tuned to this page for more details on Android Auto support."]]
