- Google announced plans at I/O 2025 to add video app support for Android Auto while parked.
- A new flag found in the latest Android Auto beta points to upcoming support for video playback.
- Though not functional yet, development continues, which is a good sign that the feature will be coming soon.
At Google I/O 2025, Google announced that Android Auto would soon support video apps, allowing users to watch videos while parked. The experience would be a major upgrade for electric vehicle users, giving them another way to use their charging breaks. Despite the announcement, video app support for Android Auto hasn’t rolled out yet. Google hasn’t forgotten about the feature, though, as we’ve spotted a new clue suggesting video support is indeed coming soon to Android Auto.
In Android Auto v16.3.160744 beta, a new flag has been added that clearly points towards video app availability:
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