Watch YouTube on Android Auto Using Fermata Auto

First of all, to watch YouTube on Android Auto, you need to install the Fermata Auto app on your Android 16.0 device.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Install Fermata Auto on your Android 16.0 Device


1. Tap on: 

Install Fermata Auto

By tapping on install Fermata Auto, you will be redirected to the official download page of the Android 16.0 compatible Fermata Auto app. 

2. Tap on "Fermata Auto" 

Make sure that when you land on the official download page, tap on the Fermata Auto from the app list. 

3. Tap on "Add to Android Auto" 

As the next step, you need to tap on Add to Android Auto to install Fermata Auto. 

4. Check for the Download 

Now check whether the Fermata Android 16.0 compatible app is downloading to your device. 

5. Open the "Fermata Auto v1.9.4.APK" 

To install the working Fermata Auto Android 16.0 APK, open the Fermata Auto v1.9.4.APK file. 6. Tap on Install As the final step, tap on the install and check whether the working Fermata Auto Android 16.0 APK is installed on your device successfully. 


Fermata Auto App Step Guide


Add the Installed Fermata Auto app to Android Auto 

Now you have successfully installed the Fermata Android Auto app on your Android device. Next, you need to add the installed app to your Android Auto app. To do that: 

For Android 16.0 and Below 

  • Install Android Auto (if not installed) 
  • Open Android Auto from your home screen 
  • Tap the hamburger menu (top-left corner)  
  • Go to Settings → About → Version

Enable Developer Mode on Android Auto 

  • Tap several times on the Version number 
  • When prompted, tap “OK” to enable Developer Mode 

Change Android Auto App Settings 


Watch YouTube on Android Auto Using Fermata Auto

Now you are all set and ready to watch YouTube on Android Auto. Next, you can plug your Android 16.0 or below device into your car's head unit. Look for the Fermata Auto app and open it. After you open it, you will see YouTube. Tap on that and enjoy YouTube on Android Auto!


Comparison between Fermata Auto & Fermata Auto Alternatives

Fermata Auto is a third-party Android Auto APK that lets you watch YouTube and any app on Android Auto without rooting your Android 16.0 or lower device. So, there are many alternatives to Fermata Auto, such as:

  1. CarStream 
  2. Scren2Auto 
  3. AA Mirror 
  4. AA Stream & 
  5. AA Mirror Plus 

So now let's have a look at a quick comparison of all of these APKs with Fermata Auto.


Feature Fermata Auto Others
Android 16 Support Working Not working
Video Playback on Android Auto Possible Not possible
YouTube & Chrome Access Available Cannot
Best YouTube Solution for Android 16 Yes No


FAQs Related to Fermata Auto Android Auto YouTube

What is a Good Phone for YouTube/Netflix/Fermata on Android Auto? 

  • Pixel 6a Android 16 
  • Motorola Edge (2024) Android version 15 
  • Samsung Galaxy S24, S25, S26 Ultra Android 16 
  • Samsung (Any) Android 16 
  • Infinix Android 16 
  • Vivo Android 16 

Can you watch YouTube videos on Android Auto? 

Using Fermata Auto, you can watch YouTube videos on Android Auto. 

Do we need a device like AA Wireless to bypass restrictions? 

If you download and install the Fermata Auto app from here, you won't be able to use a device 
like AA Wireless to bypass restrictions.  

Do we need to pay to install Fermata Auto? 

No, the Fermata Auto app developed by Andrey Palavenko is totally free & open source app. You do not need to pay to install on your Android device.

Message from the Developer of Fermata Auto App

Hi and hello to you all! I am Andrey Palavenko the developer of Fermata Auto open-source app. When we talk about the Fermata Auto app, it is a free, open-source audio, video and TV player with a simple and intuitive interface. It is focused on playing media files organized in folders and playlists.

Its Supported Media Features are as follows: 


  • Play media files organized in folders 
  • IPTV addon with support for XMLTV EPG and Catchup 
  • Remembers the last played track and position for each folder 
  • Support for favorites and playlists 
  • Support for CUE and M3U playlists 
  • Support for bookmarks 
  • Audio effects: Equalizer, Bass/Volume Boost and Virtualizer 
  • Configure audio effects for individual tracks and folders 
  • Configure playback speed for individual tracks and folders 
  • Customizable titles and subtitles 
  • Support for Android Auto 
  • Support for Android TV 
  • Show favorites and playlists on Android TV home screen 
  • Pluggable media engines: MediaPlayer, ExoPlayer and VLC 
  • Video player with support for subtitles and audio streams (VLC Engine only)