AutoPro X also works with Android Auto, but only supports Galaxy phones
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Abstract
- AutoPro X brings Samsung DeX functionality to your car’s dashboard, making it easy to scale your operations on the go.
- Easy to use with no complex setup required, AutoPro X is said to work with most modern Galaxy phones and includes support for Android Auto.
- As more people look for multi-device support and usability, products like AutoPro X could become commonplace in the future.
Samsung DeX is a well-known feature among those who use devices from the South Korean manufacturer. If you have a Galaxy phone that supports Samsung DeX, you can connect it to other devices for a desktop-like experience. With the ability to use a mouse, keyboard and secondary screen, the feature can be useful when you need to scale your operations. Now, a device may soon appear that will give you such capabilities in an unlikely place – your car.
Google wants the Android 15 desktop to be more similar to Samsung’s DeX
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As seen on Kickstarter, a product known as the AutoPro X has been developed to give you the functionality of your Galaxy phone — and those are the only phones that work with it — on your car’s dashboard unit (via SamMobile ). The developers, referred to as Mayton, say all navigation apps can be used with the AutoPro X. Additionally, the device is compatible with Android Auto, meaning you can still access a more traditional navigation system if you want.
You don’t need to be tech savvy to use AutoPro X
AutoPro X works with most modern Galaxy series, but compatibility depends on your vehicle model. The developers say the easiest way to see if it works with your car is to check if you have Android Auto support. Once you get your hands on the AutoPro X, there’s no complex setup required — as soon as you plug it into your car’s USB port, you can deploy Samsung DeX and start using it right away. As of writing, AutoPro X is two weeks away from its official launch following the close of a funding round.
If Samsung DeX is a feature you don’t use or haven’t heard of, you might be wondering what it’s all about. In fact, the capabilities of this desktop simulation are somewhat limited, but that hasn’t stopped Samsung’s competitors from developing alternatives. For example, Google is reportedly working on a similar feature for Android 15 when it debuts. In the past, Android had a desktop option, but it was quite limited for developers. As more people look for multi-device support and usability, products like AutoPro X could become commonplace.