Damn phone ringer turn off

[Mountain boy]

I have done some research on this because it really ticks me off. You will see it on all new cars eventually. It is not a mistake, it is intentional. It seems people complained about the ringer coming through the speakers and being so loud it startled them and caused accidents. This was the solution. I hate it and can’t believe they cant’t do better, but it is what it is.

[econometrics]

Use CarPlay. 

[Moend]

Turn the volume down on your phone.

[oldmann]

OP, you are spot on.  The ringer on my phone and the notification for text doesn't work when using Android Auto.  It used to thought.  I think it may be a setting on the truck or my Android.

[mbaee]

It's a "feature" of Android Auto to keep you from getting distracted by the notifications while driving.  SMS notifications will silently appear on the Android Auto main screen with the option to read aloud or respond with "I'm driving right now".  I've also seen my phone (Galaxy S8 with Android Pie) turn on the "Do Not Disturb" feature when Android Auto is active.  You can't prevent it.  

 

Ironically, my smart watch will still buzz with the notifications but the music playback will cut out for the second or so that the notification is playing.  If you ask me, this is more distracting than knowing I have an email or SMS waiting for me to read when I stop.