These guidelines describe how to structure a media app so it meets design requirements and works across all vehicles that support Android Automotive OS.

Future updates to these guidelines will describe how to structure other types of apps.

Get started with media apps	General principles, tools, and system UI
How media apps work: Overview of how media apps work with the media template Structure your media app: Five steps to structure your app for the media template Design requirements checklist: Check that your media app meets design requirements	Key terms & concepts: Definitions and background information Design for driving: Safety-oriented UI design principles for cars Visual foundations: Vehicle-optimized approaches to color, typography, and more Notifications: What’s noteworthy about notifications in cars

Note:
These guidelines do not describe how to prepare an app for use with Android Auto. For those details, consult Android Auto.

Introduction