I wish Android Auto integrated with my Wear OS smartwatch for safer driving

Android Auto could be smarter — and safer — f it worked with Wear OS to monitor drivers' vitals.

May 4, 2025 - 13:28

I wish Android Auto integrated with my Wear OS smartwatch for safer driving

Tracking my health has become a natural part of my daily life. It gives me peace of mind and gradually encourages me to improve my overall physical condition. I primarily rely on my Wear OS smartwatch to monitor my daily activity, stress levels, and sleep quality. However, in certain instances, I wish it could do more to bring any issues to my attention. One such example would be during safety-critical activities, like driving.

Google’s tightly interwoven software and services are one of its biggest strengths, but its one blind spot is in the car. I love that through Android Auto, I can access my smartphone’s various services. I can play my favorite music through Spotify or access vital routing information via Google Maps. But what about my vitals? Why can’t my Wear OS watch and Android Auto utilize my health data to improve my safety on the road? On the surface, this probably sounds like a privacy risk. Why would you want passengers to see your heart rate or stress levels? However, I’m talking about much deeper integration between Android Auto and Wear OS.