Google's built-in infotainment platform provides a seamless OS where drivers can use their favorite apps without a phone. See guidance and flexible tools to inspire your next customized, AI-integrated experience.
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A flexible windowing system built for multi-tasking

Drivers expect an adaptive and intuitive infotainment system that lets them quickly shift focus
on their task in the moment, whether using maps, listening to music or giving a quick reply.

Scalable UI makes this possible without custom code, automatically adapting
Google's UX recommendations to your specific hardware and scaling content to any screen size. See two
frameworks that enable different in-vehicle infotainment interaction models:

Best for larger screens
Maps or core content remains in the background (Layer 0), with secondary apps and controls stacking cleanly on top.
See layered framework
Best for smaller screens
Traditional, full-screen approach where a single app takes over the display to highlight specific content or simplify focus.
See dashboard framework

Create cohesive branded experiences

Express your unique brand with theming across AAOS, Google built-in, and third-party apps. Design tokens help you incorporate the look and feel of the apps your customers love with standardized colors, edging, and typography.
See theming →

Guidelines to optimize for the drive

Use the following guidelines to create driving-optimized, intuitive experiences for drivers.
Make sure your app meets design requirements for usability in cars.
See UX requirements
Learn how to design sign-in and settings screens for media apps.
See custom screen guidelines
See the components that come together to create your app.
See components

Design for the app ecosystem

Drivers expect more apps in the car than ever before. These apps need to be easy to find and use on the go, while still feeling harmonious with your overall system.
Help drivers recognize their favorite apps by including accent colors.
Customize app icons
Use templates to create a variety of app experiences, from finding parking and charging options to communicating with home devices while on the road.
See templates
The app launcher lets users browse through their available apps and other main options, then select the one they want to launch.
See app launcher

Make the drive productive and fun with Gemini

The future of driving just got smarter. Gemini, Google's powerful AI assistant, is built into cars with AAOS. Gemini helps drivers take care of tasks like sending a message, picking a new restaurant, or even brainstorming ideas for a meeting, simply by speaking naturally.

See Gemini for cars →
Find out how to create the best Gemini experience for the car.
See best practices

Build trusted Google apps right into the car

Google Built-in transforms the core AAOS platform by seamlessly embedding the Google services drivers already rely on— like Maps, Google Play, and Gemini— right into the car's infotainment system.
Learn more about Google built-in →

Enhance the experience with a phone

Provide a well-rounded, personal experience for drivers by leveraging their phones.
Provide remote services and allow users to set up their Google profile and services before they even enter the vehicle.
See companion apps
Enable rapid, seamless sign-in and quick profile switching by using the nearby, connected phone as a verified trusted device.
See trusted devices