With Android Auto and the Shelly Smart Control app, you can manage your smart home devices directly from your car's display—perfect for turning on lights, opening gates, or checking the status of your devices while on the road. Here's how to set it up:
1. Connect Your Phone to the Car
Plug in your Android Auto-compatible device to your car's head unit.
2. Launch Shelly Smart Control
From the Android Auto screen, open the Shelly Smart Control app.
3. Log In to Your Shelly Account
You’ll see a message on the screen:
"Please log in to the Shelly Smart Control app on your phone using your Shelly account."
Tap "Open Shelly App" – this will launch the app on your phone.
4. Sign In on Your Phone
Log in using your Shelly e-mail and password.
5. Choose Devices to Control
On the car screen, you’ll now see:
"You need to choose the devices that you will control from your vehicle. Touch the button below to see your devices."
Tap "Open Shelly App" again.
6. Select Devices from Your Phone
On your phone, select the Shelly devices you want to appear on your Android Auto screen (e.g., garage door, outdoor lights, etc.).
7. Confirm and Continue
After selecting devices, tap "Continue" on your phone.
