# Gemini's Android Auto Issue Threatens Driver Safety Google's new assistant Gemini causes unreliable voice calls on Android Auto. - **Source:** [Latest news](https://brifing.si/source/77d15218-219f-472d-bf40-31b5646d2942) - **Published:** 2026-08-13 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/1c1f8a37-8895-4e70-be1d-b0f7bc660d24 ## The End of Google Assistant Google is officially shutting down Google Assistant in September 2026. This decision pushes Android users to Gemini as their only digital assistant option. However, Gemini's voice call features are experiencing serious issues, especially in integration with Android Auto. This situation endangers driver safety. ## Gemini's Widespread Issues Gemini has a history filled with voice call problems. In June 2026, the 'Something went wrong. Please try again.' error affected both Android and Android Auto users. These issues caused users to revert to Google Assistant. Gemini's reliability is being questioned. ## Incompatibility with Android Auto Gemini's incompatibility with Android Auto makes voice calls unreliable. Users struggle to make voice calls when their phones are connected to Android Auto. This forces drivers to look at their phones instead of focusing on the road, increasing the risk of traffic accidents. ## User Complaints Users report issues like Gemini not playing songs when connected to Android Auto. A Reddit user shared that Gemini fails at simple tasks. Google Assistant was praised for handling such tasks seamlessly. ## Driver Safety Risk In 2024, 3,208 lives were lost in the US due to distracted driving. This statistic could worsen with Gemini's voice call issues on Android Auto. Drivers having to look at their phones could increase traffic accidents. ## Temporary Solutions Google has suggested some solutions for Gemini's voice call issues outside of Android Auto. However, these solutions do not address the integration problems with Android Auto. Users are forced to make voice calls without using Android Auto. ## Users' Dilemma Drivers who rely on Google Maps through Android Auto have to disconnect from Android Auto to make voice calls. This forces drivers to choose between navigation and voice calls. ## Google's Urgent Fix Google must urgently resolve Gemini's voice call issues on Android Auto. This problem is critical for driver safety. Google needs to either bring back Google Assistant or make Gemini compatible with Android Auto. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.zdnet.com/article/gemini-voice-calling-on-android-auto-keeps-failing-google-must-fix-by-september/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._