Z2 with 5.1.1 and Android Auto (Android Car) - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all,
since yesterday i have my new car. In this car i have also MirroLink, SmartLink, Android Auto (Android Car) and Apple CarPlay.
Now i have connectet my Z2 via cable in the car and MirroLink is working fine. If i change the settings in the Car to "Android Auto", nothing happens.
Is this a problem with my Z2 and Android 5.1.1 (offical update from Sony, no custom ROM)?
I hope you can help me,
Thanks and best regards,
Nico

SkyBeat said:
Hello all,
since yesterday i have my new car. In this car i have also MirroLink, SmartLink, Android Auto (Android Car) and Apple CarPlay.
Now i have connectet my Z2 via cable in the car and MirroLink is working fine. If i change the settings in the Car to "Android Auto", nothing happens.
Is this a problem with my Z2 and Android 5.1.1 (offical update from Sony, no custom ROM)?
I hope you can help me,
Thanks and best regards,
Nico
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