Also: My 4 favorite Android Auto settings are seriously useful - but hidden by default

The easiest way to see a big jump in your Android Auto performance is to use a wired cable through your car's port. Wireless Android Auto is convenient, but it's often noticeably slower than the alternative. I compared the two versions this week, and I could immediately tell the difference.

The wired connection removes latency and compression; I noticed improvements in almost every aspect of the interface, including how quickly apps launched, how responsive the touchscreen was, how smoothly I could scroll through maps, and how quickly Gemini responded.

Also: I've used Android Auto for years, and these 5 changes solved my biggest issues