Android Auto™ home screen will launch automatically. There are also multiple, user-friendly ways to access and get started using Android Auto from the MAZDA CONNECT™ home screen. ACCESSING ANDROID AUTO USE THE COMMANDER CONTROL • Once connected, the easiest way to quickly access Android Auto is

^{Technical. Just got my 2023 3 and am using a Carsifi wireless dongle for Android Auto. Noticed the LED on it is always blinking when I get in the car before starting the engine. Verified the other USB port is also always on. Concerned about battery drain since I don't drive every day.} The HUD. I like turn by turn instructions. When plugged to Apple CarPlay or android auto, the HUD doesn’t display that. But the native navigation does display it on the HUD. CX-50 and CX-9 shows turn by turn instructions on the HUD from CarPlay and android auto. I think CX-5 is the only car that doesn’t have it. Do you want to watch a video tutorial on how to connect Android Auto to your Mazda? Check out this YouTube link and see how easy it is to use your smart-phone functions on your Mazda's MZD Connect eyWC.