# Auto+

> Auto+ for the Garmin Infotainment System

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Garmin
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 162,922
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (325 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.8
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-16
- **First published:** 2015-08-10
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 27 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus)
- **Website:** [http://www.garmin.com.tw](http://www.garmin.com.tw/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/privacy-statement](http://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/privacy-statement)

## Description

Auto+ is a powerful Chrome extension designed specifically for the Garmin Infotainment System to enhance connectivity and user experience. It offers five unique modes: Remote Control to easily manage navigation and media playback via Bluetooth, Car App mode to watch online video streaming and sync your calendar using an MHL cable, Share Location to conveniently send your current spot for navigation, Last Mile mode for seamless guidance from your car to your destination, and Google Map Projection to project your smartphone's map directly on your infotainment screen.

With Auto+, you can effortlessly control your infotainment system and media, enter text with a keyboard, stream videos, sync personal calendars, share locations, and enjoy precise navigation—all from your smartphone. Compatible with Android 4.2 or later and requiring Bluetooth LE connection, Auto+ transforms your Garmin infotainment into a smarter, more intuitive driving companion.

## Rankings

- #175,614 — Overall
- #6 — autogram
- #29 — auto

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INJECT_EVENTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS`
- `android.permission.NETWORK`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_INTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.googleapps.permission.GOOGLE_AUTH.mail`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users find Auto+ helpful as a remote control app, especially for Garmin devices, praising its usefulness in certain contexts. However, many report connectivity problems such as Bluetooth issues and limited compatibility with some car models. Users also mention poor translation and confusing requirements like needing an HDMI cable, which diminishes the app's practicality for modern use. Overall, while some appreciate its capabilities, frequent functionality problems lead others to consider it useless.

### Pros

- Acts as a remote control for devices, specifically Garmin products
- Helpful and nice user experience for some users
- Enhances connection with some car features for certain users
- Works well with Garmin devices as intended

### Cons

- Connectivity issues, especially Bluetooth connection failures
- Limited compatibility with certain car models (e.g., Mazda CX5)
- Poor or confusing instructions, bad translation impacting user experience
- Requires HDMI connection for full functionality, which some users find inconvenient or outdated
- Features like map display and waypoint sending often do not work as expected

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.apps.autoplus)