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VictronConnect manual

15. Android Auto

In this section:

VictronConnect can be used with Android Auto to display key information on your car's display.

Any Victron devices which are connected under "My devices" in your VictronConnect device list will be shown on your Android Auto device.

Note

Devices will only appear in Android Auto if they are paired and connected to your phone. Unknown or unpaired devices (shown under “Other devices” in your phone's Device list) will not be displayed.

Note

Apple CarPlay is not currently supported.

Note

Device configuration is not possible from the Android Auto unit.

15.1. Setup

The following instructions presume that you have already connected your phone to your vehicle's Android Auto system and VictronConnect is already installed on your phone.

  • From the app launcher screen, tap "Customise".

This will open the "Customise Launcher" app on your phone.

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  • Scroll to the bottom of the list to find VictronConnect.

  • Tap the empty checkbox to the right of the field to select VictronConnect.

VictronConnect will now appear near the top of the list. The checkmark indicates that it will be available on your Android Auto app launcher screen.

Tip

Drag the VictronConnect entry up or down in the list to reorder it on your Android Auto app launcher screen.

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The VictronConnect shortcut will now appear on your app launcher screen.

  • Tap the shortcut to launch VictronConnect.

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15.2. Using VictronConnect in Android Auto

After launching VictronConnect from the app launcher screen, you may need to wait a short while for known products to be shown.

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Any known products which are currently connected to your phone will be displayed.

Instant readout information for each connected device will be shown.

Note

Only devices that are already paired with your phone and appear under “My devices” in your VictronConnect device list will show up here.

New or unpaired devices will not appear here. Pair them with your phone first.

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You can select a specific device to view only its data.

  • Tap a device in the list to view its details.

  • Drag the list up or down to scroll. You can also use the up/down arrows on the left.

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