Running Android Auto on a spare tablet outside your car gives you a low-distraction interface you can take anywhere.

I've got an older car with limited connectivity. Sure, it's got Bluetooth, but Android Auto is a whole other story. For the longest time, I've just mounted a smartphone on the dashboard and let it run ...

I skipped the Nest Hub and built a desk control center from an old smartphone ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Old tablets are great for binge-watching the latest Netflix series, but that's not the only way to put it to good use. If you drive an old car ...

As part of that, Android Auto has is usually par for the course in most cars made within the last decade and a half — enough that if you have an older car, you might feel left out. Sure, you can use ...