Car Penguin: Your Android Car's Smart Head Unit Launcher
Transform your Android car's head unit with Car Penguin, the launcher designed for drivers. Replace your default launcher and enjoy a streamlined driving experience. Car Penguin prioritizes essential functions, providing easy access to maps, media, calls, contacts, and more through an intuitive interface. It boasts multilingual support, customizable themes, and adaptable layouts.
Key Features:
Personalized Dashboard:
Quickly access critical features through a fully customizable dashboard. Adjust the layout and content to your preferences. Note: Each page offers its own options menu (accessible via the hamburger menu icon).
Seamless Navigation:
Utilize Google Maps for real-time location, address display, and traffic information. Customize map themes and layouts. Search for places, save locations to lists for future trips, and enjoy turn-by-turn navigation powered by Google APIs. Track trip statistics and maintain a driving log.
Effortless Media Control:
Enjoy built-in media playback for local audio and video files, complete with album art and convenient controls. Add shortcuts to your preferred media apps as widgets on the dashboard or toggle bar.
Smart Phone Connectivity:
Access and manage your contacts and favorites. Make calls using the system dialer or transfer calls via Bluetooth. Bluetooth call transfer, call log syncing, and SMS integration require the free Car Penguin Server app (available at http://carpenguin.com).
Additional Features:
- Display car graphics/photos and device information.
- Access weather updates.
- Browse and launch apps via shortcuts.
- Utilize a screen saver.
- Record audio.
- View speedometer readings.
- View your calendar.
- Adjust volume based on speed.
- Receive notifications and speed warnings.