HeadlessUnit Android

HeadlessUnit

Use Android Auto directly on your phone or tablet screen.

Features & Capabilities

HeadlessUnit lets you use Android Auto directly on your Android device's screen, without needing a supported car head unit.

Your device must have Android Auto installed and support wireless Android Auto.

Features:
- Supports projection to the device itself
- Android Auto UI stream up to 1440p@60Hz, with H.265 encoding, and automatic aspect ratio adjustment to fit device screen
- Supports Intents, so you can integrate with automation apps
- Auto day/night mode based on sunrise/sunset (requires location permission)
- A modern tech stack (Kotlin + Compose + Rust)

How to use:
- Open the app and wait for Android Auto to connect.
- Once connected, follow the instructions on screen.
- Use the menu button in the top left corner to access app settings.
- If the menu button is hidden, swipe right from the upper left edge to reveal it.

How it works:
HeadlessUnit serves as a virtual head unit on your device and communicates with Android Auto locally.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Quartz68
Downloads:
2,934 172
Version:
0.3.2 Last updated: 2026-05-03
Version code:
24
Publisher country:
US US
Permissions:
  • android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
  • android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
  • android.permission.USB_PERMISSION Moderate risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
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Size:
8.46MB
Email:
*****@ste.wang
URLs:
Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Quartz68
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stevenw.headlessunit.android
Email:
*****@ste.wang

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