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Android Auto's hidden battery drain you can't disable—here's the workaround

So, no, Android Auto isn’t secretly sending everything through Bluetooth while I’m plugged in. The USB cable is still handling the current Android Auto connection. Bluetooth can stay active for other ...

I turned an old Android phone into a DIY smart home hub — here's how it works

Here's how I built a budget smart home setup using an IR blaster and Android phones. I also found a way to use Gemini totally ...

I added a dashcam to my car and upgraded to wireless CarPlay at the same time — here's how

Every car needs a dash cam for added peace of mind, but this one also brings wireless CarPlay and Android Auto to older ...
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I turned an old phone into a permanent Android Auto device, and my main phone never connects to the car anymore

Open the Settings app on your Android phone. Navigate to Connected Devices (the second option), then Connection Preferences .