Following the latest update to the Android Auto app, some users are noticing a new “disconnect” option when using a wireless connection to their vehicle. This addition will allow users to quickly disconnect their phone from the car’s infotainment system.
Originally spotted by Mishaal Rahman, a new “Disconnect” button appears in the Android Auto notification shade on Android phones. Although its appearance coincides with the update to version 10.6 of the Android Auto app, it is unclear whether the feature is related to this version or simply an A/B test intended for a limited number of users. users.
This is a welcome addition to Android Auto, as it’s currently a bit of a hassle to log out of the system. This will be especially useful in cases where several users, already configured for a wireless connection in a car, are there at the same time.
In these cases, users who didn’t need to be connected had to either put their phone in airplane mode (or turn off Bluetooth) or physically disconnect the Android Auto adapter if one was in use. This can be inconvenient and time-consuming, especially if you’re traveling.
The new “Disconnect” button now gives you an easy way to end an Android Auto connection by simply tapping it and confirming your intention. The Android Auto app will then disconnect from the car’s infotainment system and you can use your phone normally.
Starting today, the Android Auto app update to version 10.6 is rolling out via the Play Store. While it doesn’t guarantee the addition of the logout feature, which will certainly be a welcome addition to the platform, it does roll out the usual bug fixes normally expected with these releases.
