Android Auto continues to evolve and in its most recent beta version there have been hints of a new feature that could make the system even easier to use in vehicles. Specifically, The code in beta 13.9 suggests that Google is testing the possibility of control the temperature of the car directly from the Android Auto interface.
A step forward in vehicle integration
Although Android Auto has so far served primarily as an infotainment and navigation platform, This new feature would go a step further by integrating a control as fundamental as the climate control. According to the analysis carried out by 9to5Google, beta 13.9 hides fragments in its code that refer to three related actions with temperature control: raise, lower and turn off the air conditioning system.
This level of integration has never been seen before. on Android Auto, which would mark a milestone in its evolution. Until now, temperature controls have been managed exclusively by the vehicles' own systems, either through physical buttons or independent Android Auto touch screens.
How will the climate control work?
At the moment, there are no specific details about how this feature will be implemented, but some indications suggest that could be integrated with Google or Gemini voice assistant, which would allow drivers to adjust the temperature without taking their eyes off the road.
Another important issue is compatibility with current vehicles. Many models do not have full Android Auto integration in climate control management, so this feature may not be immediately available in all cars that support Android Auto. This makes the evolution of the system vital for the future of the automotive technology.
As with any new feature in development, there are no guarantees that this feature will make it to the stable version of Android Auto. Google could decide discard it or modify its implementation before officially releasing it if you encounter technical or compatibility issues.
Climate control and increased driving safety
In the past, some features discovered in beta versions have not materialized in the final versions, so we will have to wait for new updates to see if this option is still present or even expanded to offer more control possibilities. However, the arrival of these updates is becoming more frequent, allowing users to view new features.
What is clear is that if this function is finally implemented, it will mean a change in the way users interact with their vehicles. Centralizing climate control in Android Auto could make driving easier and reduce the need to manipulate physical controls, thus increasing safety behind the wheel.
Although there is still no estimated release date, it is likely that in the next beta versions of Android Auto we will be able to learn more details about this new functionality and its real possibilities of reaching the end user.
