Communication
Removal of call logs and built in SMS support
In January 2019, Google announced they will no longer allow Android apps to request call log or SMS permissions, unless Google deemed it necessary for the app's core functionality. After much back and forth with Google, AutoMate was unfortunately not ...
Can I use Hangouts dialer, Tablet Talk, or similar apps to place calls?
Sure! In Settings > Voice and Audio, uncheck Place calls automatically. The next time a call is placed, a list of apps will be shown that can be used to dial a number.
Can I reply to messages from my tablet to my phone?
No, this is currently not a feature of AutoMate. However, AutoMate is integrated with the notification mirroring app Join. With Join, messaging notifications from SMS, WhatsApp, etc can be mirrored from a phone to a tablet. AutoMate (running on the ...
Can I make calls from my tablet to my phone?
No, this is currently not a feature of AutoMate. However, if you wish to send a call from one device to another over Bluetooth or WiFi, check out Tablet Talk. This app gives you the ability to launch a call on your phone, through AutoMate running on ...
My messages are not being read out loud.
Here are some troubleshooting tips to solve this issue. Ensure that Settings > Voice and Audio > Read messages automatically is set in settings, and that the messaging app is enabled under Select messaging apps If using Android 6.0 or higher, ensure ...
Which apps support AutoMate's hands-free message reply feature?
AutoMate has built in support for SMS messages. This is a great way to send hands-free messages to your contacts, or read aloud incoming messages. In addition to SMS messages, AutoMate can be used to read and send hands-free replies to messages ...
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Change Log
Version 2.3.0 (December 15, 2020) Removal of background location permission as per Google Play Policy Version 2.2.4 (July 03, 2019) Bug fix speed limit not updating Version 2.2.3 (May 25, 2019) Bug fixes for OpenWeatherMap Version 2.2.2 (April 30, ...
Terms of Use
Last updated: February 11, 2017 Introduction Welcome to AutoMate - Car Dashboard, which is owned and operated by BitSpice, INC. (“AutoMate”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). Please read these terms and conditions of service (these “Terms”) carefully. By ...
What languages does AutoMate support?
AutoMate has full and partial translations for Arabic, Catalan, Czech, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Galician, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish, with more languages to come in the future. ...
Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 10, 2019 Introduction This "AutoMate - Car Dashboard" branded mobile application and any services provided through this application (collectively, "AutoMate") is provided to you by BitSpice, (referred to as "we", "us" or ...
Is offline navigation supported?
At this time, AutoMate does not support offline maps or offline navigation. What if I have offline maps saved in the Google Maps app? Will AutoMate be able to use that? Unfortunately, Google does not allow third party apps to use any saved map data ...