Google Meet has begun rolling out to Android Auto with audio-only calling designed for drivers, but the service arrives with a critical limitation that excludes business users. The feature launched about three weeks after Google began rolling out Meet for Apple CarPlay in late March.
Android Auto users can now join scheduled meetings and call contacts directly from their car's display through a simplified interface that skips video and interactive tools. Calls start instantly without a pre-call screen, and the system shows only basic controls like mute/unmute and hang up buttons.
A dedicated "Scheduled" tab surfaces upcoming calendar events while a "History" tab provides quick access to recent contacts. The rollout appears to be server-side controlled, as even the latest Google Meet app versions (v353.x and v354.x) don't show Android Auto support for all users. Those who receive access see a pop-up notification describing the feature's capabilities.
Google explicitly states that work profile accounts aren't supported in Meet on Android Auto, though active calls will still appear on displays. This restriction doesn't apply to the CarPlay version, which Google previously said would be available to "all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts."
The audio-only experience strips away features like Hand Raise, Q&A, and Polls "to meet safety standards," according to Google's support documentation. Only call information and controls remain visible during meetings; presentations and other participants don't appear on screen.
When connected to Android Auto, phones automatically switch to "simplified" on-the-go mode. Audio calls should smooth hand off between devices depending on connection status. For full meeting functionality including video, Google urges users to park and switch back to their phones.
