AstroPlayer

Watch the videos on your phone on your car's screen.

Download AstroPlayer Setup

Open this page on your phone, then tap the button.

What you need

  • An Android phone (Android 12 or newer)
  • A car with Android Auto
  • Videos saved on your phone
  • Internet, only to install and update it

How to install it

  1. 1
    Download AstroPlayer SetupTap the button at the top of this page. If your phone asks, tap Download anyway.
  2. 2
    Open the file you downloadedIf your phone says it's not allowed, tap Settings, turn on Allow, and go back.
  3. 3
    Open AstroPlayer SetupIt asks for what it needs. Turn on Allow, go back, then tap Install in the box that shows.
  4. 4
    AstroPlayer opens by itselfTap Choose folder and pick the folder with your videos.

In the car

  1. 1
    Connect your phone to the car
  2. 2
    Open the apps on the car's screenTap AstroPlayer. It may be near the end of the list.
  3. 3
    Tap a video

The driver must not watch videos while driving. Videos are for passengers, or for when you're parked.

Updates

Keep AstroPlayer Setup on your phone. When there's a new version, AstroPlayer shows an Update button. Tap it, then tap Update in the box that shows.

If something goes wrong

Your phone says Harmful app blocked
Google warns about this app. It isn't on the Play Store. If you trust the friend who sent you this link, tap Install anyway.
Your phone asks to scan the app
Tap More details, then Install without scanning.
AstroPlayer isn't in the car's apps
Open AstroPlayer Setup. If it shows Fix, tap it.
Your folder isn't offered
Android doesn't offer the Download folder itself. Use Movies, or a folder inside Download.
A folder shows no videos
AstroPlayer plays only the videos directly in the folder you pick, not folders inside it. Pick the folder that holds them.
A video won't play
The file may be damaged, or your phone can't play that kind of video.