Notifications

The notification system in Android Automotive OS gives drivers important and pertinent information while keeping their attention on the road as much as possible.

These guidelines explain what's unique about notifications in cars and what car makers should know about customizing the notification experience.

Differences: car versus phone Summarizes how notifications in Android Automotive OS differ from notifications on phones

How car notifications work Discusses which types of notifications appear where and how users interact with both heads-up notifications (HUNs) and notifications in the Notification Center

Notification theming Describes ways that app developers can influence the appearance of notifications from their apps