Moving around the city by car can be complete chaos at times. That is why there are smart navigation systems such as Android Auto , which have been developed to help us while driving and make it more comfortable and bearable.
While it is true that Google software has a somewhat limited number of applications. Mainly, because it is linked to executing a safe handling of the vehicle. This means that apps like YouTube cannot be used, but beware, it does not mean that they cannot be installed by third parties.
These unofficial applications can be removed by the US company at any time, but there is one that is very useful, as it is related to the control of the car . It is a Performance Monitor , a tool that displays the vehicle’s condition and different aspects that have to do with it, such as speed, oil level …
How to install
Carrying out the installation of this application is not a complicated task at all . In fact, if you have downloaded other unofficial software like this, you will know the process perfectly.
As it is impossible to search for Performance Monitor on Google Play, you will have to resort to unofficial stores such as AAStore . This is available as an APK . Once you have it downloaded, access it and scroll through the various options until you come across the one you are looking for.
All you have to do is point to the application in this regard and press install so that it begins its download and integration into the device. After the procedure you can delete Android Auto Store, since you will not need it again.
Setup steps
Before proceeding fully with the Performance Monitor configuration, it should be noted that this application is not compatible with all motor vehicles that have Android Auto. One of the requirements demands that the car must offer synchronization with the mobile through the communication tools of the Volkswagen brand. Which means that only firms such as the aforementioned, Seat, Skoda and Audi can make use of it.
When you have the app installed on your smartphone, you must follow a series of steps so that it works optimally. The first of all is to download the most recent version of the Wolkswagen tools discussed in the previous paragraph, which are called the VAG Connection and which you can download from GitHub .
Once this file is installed on your phone, you can open Performance Monitor without any problem. At this point you can start customizing the indicators that you want Android Auto to show.
When you connect your terminal to your car, an option called ‘Sport Information’ will appear among the different compatible applications. Clicking on it will cause the Google software to inform us of the status of the previously indicated.
Without a doubt, this tool can greatly help the person behind the wheel. This is the main reason to think that the American brand will not eliminate it as it may happen with others. Still, it is an add-on that should be allowed firsthand and officially.