Summary
- Android Auto 14.1 allows playing Android games in vehicles.
- More games are likely to be added in the future.
- Game performance varies based on the age of the vehicle.
Have you been waiting for your EV to charge and wished you could jump into a quick game of Candy Crush? Probably not, right? Well, that hasn’t stopped Google.
With the release of Android Auto 14.1, you can now play Android games on your vehicle’s infotainment system, similar to a Tesla. Not every Android game will be playable through Android Auto, however.
Current titles include Angry Birds 2, Candy Crush Soda Saga, Beach Buggy Racing, and Farm Heroes Saga. More games are likely to arrive in the future. Titles work over both wired and wireless Android Auto systems.
More games are likely coming soon
Game performance will vary based on how new your car is
If your car is older, it’s likely games won’t run smoothly, with the opposite being true of newer vehicles. According to 9to5Google, games need to first be launched on your phone and given the required permissions before they’ll run on Android Auto. Check out the video above of the feature in action from 9to5Google.
Beyond games, Android Auto 14.1 features a new full-screen mode for apps. In order to get out of this view, you need to swipe down from the top of the screen to reveal an exit option.
Of course, you can’t actually play Candy Crush when driving your car — games only work when your vehicle is stationary. The update is only available through the Android Auto beta channel, but will likely get a full release soon. It was initially announced as part of Google’s March features drop.
I haven’t tried gaming yet on my Ioniq 5’s infotainment screen, but I can see it being useful if I’m waiting for the EV to charge. That said, I could always just play games on my phone instead (and I wouldn’t need to learn forward awkwardly to reach my car’s infotainment screen).
Apple’s CarPlay in-car infotainment platform doesn’t yet offer games.
Trending Products
![cimetech EasyTyping KF10 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, [Silent Scissor Switch Keys][Labor-Saving Keys]Ultra Slim Wireless Computer Keyboard and Mouse, Easy Setup for PC/Laptop/Mac/Windows – Grey](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415Vb6gl+PL._SS300_.jpg)
cimetech EasyTyping KF10 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo, [Silent Scissor Switch Keys][Labor-Saving Keys]Ultra Slim Wireless Computer Keyboard and Mouse, Easy Setup for PC/Laptop/Mac/Windows – Grey

AOC 22B2HM2 22″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) 100Hz LED Monitor, Adaptive Sync, VGA x1, HDMI x1, Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light, HDR Ready, VESA, Tilt Adjust, Earphone Out, Eco-Friendly

TopMate Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Ultra Slim Combo, 2.4G Silent Compact USB Mouse and Scissor Switch Keyboard Set with Cover, 2 AA and 2 AAA Batteries, for PC/Laptop/Windows/Mac – White

HP 2024 Laptop | 15.6″ FHD (1920×1080) Display | Core i3-1215U 6-Core Processor | 32GB RAM, 1.5TB SSD(1TB PCIe & P500 500GB External SSD) | Fingerprint Reader | Windows 11 Pro

Thermaltake View 200 TG ARGB Motherboard Sync ATX Tempered Glass Mid Tower Computer Case with 3x120mm Front ARGB Fan, CA-1X3-00M1WN-00

SAMSUNG FT45 Sequence 24-Inch FHD 1080p Laptop Monitor, 75Hz, IPS Panel, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Hub, Peak Adjustable Stand, 3 Yr WRNTY (LF24T454FQNXGO),Black

Dell Inspiron 15 3520 15.6″ FHD Laptop, 16GB RAM,1TB SSD, Intel Core i3-1215U Processor(Beat i5-1135G7), SD Card Reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, Webcam, Win 11 Home, Alpacatec Accessories, Carbon Black
![Dell Inspiron 15 3000 3520 Business Laptop Computer[Windows 11 Pro], 15.6” FHD Touchscreen, 11th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Numeric Keypad, Wi-Fi, Webcam, HDMI, Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51O3nNfyJPL._SS300_.jpg)