Tablets

This guide provides instructions for getting started with Automotive UI on your Android tablet.

Setup Google Play

Tap the Sign in button.

Enter your email address password and tap next.

Accept the terms and conditions.

Configure automatic updates

At the top right, tap the profile icon.
Scroll down to Settings.
Select Settings > Network Preferences > Auto-update apps.
Select an option:
- Over any network to update apps using either Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- Over Wi-Fi only to update apps only when connected to Wi-Fi.

Setting up the Feedback Assistant

Please note that providing your TomTom email address is required to receive follow-up information about the feedback that you have provided.

Tap the Feedback Assistant button.

Now click the gear (⚙️) icon to open the Settings menu of the Feedback Assistant.

Here you can provide your name and your TomTom email address. Please insert your information and click Save.

See the Providing feedback page for more information.

FAQ

Please reach out to us on Slack if you are stuck or can't find the answer to your question.

How to update Automotive UI?

Please make sure you have configured the Google Play store, otherwise you will not receive updates.

You can update Automotive UI from the Google Play store. If a new version of Automotive UI is available, you will be notified when launching the application.

Click the Update button if you want to start updating the application, otherwise defer the update by pressing the X at the top right corner of the screen.

After the download and installation have been concluded, Automotive UI will restart.

Why can't I see the Feedback Assistant button on my screen?

If somehow the Feedback Assistant was disabled, you can enable it again.

Go to the Settings menu.

Select Developer settings from the Settings menu.
Scroll down to Enable feedback reporting and enable it.

The Feedback Assistant button is now added to your screen.

The UI is too small/big

The user interface may not completely fit on your car's display depending on its size and resolution.
You can change the scale for a better experience.

Settings icon not visible?

If you don’t see the settings icon, tap the ‘Re-centre’ button at the bottom of the page.

Open the settings menu.

Select Developer Settings.
Scroll down the list until you see UI Scaling Mode.

Click UI Scaling Mode, and select manual.

Then select Manual UI Scale Factor from the same menu.

Here you can change the Scale Factor:
- The default value is set to 1.0.
- Decrease the UI size by setting a value under 1.0.
- Increase the UI size by setting a value above 1.0.
Try out various values until you are satisfied with the UI size on your display. Hint: start with small changes, e.g., from 1.0 to 0.9.

I can't save home or work/AUI stays on splash screen

If you encounter issues with saving personal locations or launching AUI, please see the following instructions:

Return to your device's homescreen.
Open the Settings menu.
Click Apps -> All apps.
Find and click Automotive UI.
Click Storage.

Tap Clear Cache.
Now launch Automotive UI again.

Speed limits not displayed in AUI

By default, AUI displays speed limits on the cluster display and not the main display.

To override this setting and display speed limits in the main display:

Select Developer settings from the Settings menu.
Scroll down to Enable Speed Limit and enable it.
Scroll down to Home Screen Adaptiveness and disable it.

After each of those has been toggled correctly, the app requires a restart. Restart the app and the speed limits should appear on the screen.

Changing voice end-detection

End-detection refers to the time between the user concluding their feedback, and the Assistant stops listening. Since users speak at different speeds, we added a feature to allow the user to set the end-detection time to mitigate instances of the Assistant cutting off a user while they are giving feedback. By default, this is set to 2.5 seconds.

To increase the end-detection time:

Click the gear (⚙️) icon to open the Settings menu of the Feedback Assistant.

Enable Longer end detection on voice recognition.
Click Save.

My device has been stolen! What do I do?

If your TomTom assets get stolen or lost, please:

Report the theft to the police.
Create a ticket via the Security Service Desk.
Send a message to #automotive-beta-program-support.

If your device is damaged, but still within your possession:

Send a message to #automotive-beta-program-support.

How can I return my device?

If you are finished using the device, please (1) sign out of Google Play and (2) send the device to the Amsterdam office:

TomTom
Pascal Kersic and Arielle Laskau
De Ruijterkade 154
1011 AC Amsterdam
The Netherlands

Once we receive the device, we will send you a survey and wipe the device of any personal information.