Remote setup is a feature that lets users set up their Google services before getting their car, typically using a device or phone, by using a companion app.
In addition to simplifying the setup experience for users, remote Google built-in setup letting users to thoughtfully configure their preferences and settings outside of the car, so they can do this at their leisure when they're more likely to make informed privacy choices.
Later, when they associate their companion app with the car, their settings and Google Account are easily transferred, saving them time on in-car setup.
These guidelines help you understand more about the user context, see how users complete remote setup, and understand their own role in facilitating these experiences.
The remote setup guidelines:
- Lay out what the ideal remote setup experience should be, including how users manage the phone to car relationship
- Detail how to create the experience in a way that meets UX requirements and best practices