Can All Android Phones Use Android Auto?

Android Auto works on most Android phones sold since 2018 running stock Android 9 or higher. Android 10 ships with the app pre-installed; Android 9 requires a Play Store download for wired use. Wireless Android Auto needs Android 11+, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and native Google services. Custom ROMs such as GrapheneOS or CalyxOS may need manual permission grants or may lack support. Compatibility also depends on the vehicle: over 500 models support Android Auto, but older cars or those lacking the necessary hardware may not.