If you've got Android integrated into your car, Car Penguin is the head unit launcher you need to elevate your driving experience. Designed to make your journeys more enjoyable, Car Penguin becomes your go-to interface for all your driving essentials. From maps and navigation to playing your favorite media, managing phone calls, and accessing your contacts, this app has it all. With support for multiple languages, themes, and a bidirectional layout, Car Penguin ensures a seamless and personalized experience for every driver.
Feature Summary
Customized Dashboard
The dashboard of Car Penguin is meticulously crafted to provide quick access to all your essential features. You can customize the layout and content to suit your preferences, ensuring that everything you need is right at your fingertips.
Important: Each page within the application comes with its own options menu. To access these options, simply press the menu icon (often referred to as the hamburger icon) while the page is open.
Maps, Search for Places, Points of Interest, and Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Car Penguin integrates seamlessly with Google Maps, displaying your current location, address, and real-time traffic information. You can customize the map's appearance with various themes and layouts. Search for places on Google Maps, save them to lists for future reference, and utilize Google APIs for precise directions and turn-by-turn navigation. Additionally, enjoy other navigation features such as statistical data and trip logging.
Playing Music and Watching Videos
With Car Penguin's built-in media player, you can easily control your local audio and video files. Access album lists and shortcuts to other predefined apps. You can also integrate other popular media providers as external widgets on your dashboard or toggle bar for quick access.
Smartphone Integration
Car Penguin allows you to view your contacts and favorites list directly from your car's interface. Make calls using the system's default dialer or transfer them over Bluetooth to your smartphone. To sync call logs and SMS, you'll need to install the free Car Penguin Server app (available at http://carpenguin.com) on your mobile device.
Other Features Including:
- Car Graphics/Photos and Device Information
- Weather Updates
- App Browsing and Shortcuts
- Screen Saver
- Sound Recording
- Speedometer
- Calendar Reading
- Volume Adjustment Based on Speed
- Notifications and Speed Warnings
Make Car Penguin your default head unit launcher and transform your driving experience into something truly enjoyable and efficient.
