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NewPipe adds Android Auto support, bringing YouTube to your car screen (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 1 day ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/tech@programming.dev
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  • Android Auto still doesn’t support the official YouTube app, but NewPipe can now fill that gap.
  • The update lets you access playlists, history, and search from your car’s screen.
  • Of course, you’ll only be able to watch while parked.

In a blog post, the NewPipe team says you can now browse your watch history, load playlists, or search for new content within Android Auto. The developers still urge caution when using the feature, even though Google already has guardrails to prevent you from getting distracted as you’re cruising along.

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[–] Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

It doesn't work 'out-of-the-box' and there's no obvious way to activate it. You have to go to their site and dig a bit, but here's the instructions:

  • Go to the Android system settings

  • Navigate to

Connected devices > Connection pre (you can also find it by inserting

"Android Auto" in the search box)

  • Scroll to the bottom until you find "Version"

  • Click multiple times on "Version" to activate developer settings

  • Press "OK" in the activation dialog

  • After activation, click on the 3-dot menu in the top-right and go to "Developer settings"

  • Scroll down until you find "Unknown sources" and tick the checkbox

-Restart your phone

You should now be able to use NewPipe in the car interface

Source: https://newpipe.net/FAQ/bugs/#android-auto

[–] Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 14 hours ago

Actually, I just tested it after following these steps and it still isn't showing up for me. Has anyone had any success getting this to work?