TOYOTA SmartDeviceLink for Android

What this app does

TOYOTA SmartDeviceLink is a complimentary lifestyle application from TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION that lets your smartphone act as an extension of your vehicle’s infotainment system. When connected via Bluetooth, the app exposes compatible in-car apps on your phone so occupants can access navigation, media, messaging and other services without relying solely on the vehicle screen.

System requirements and supported devices

• Only smartphones are supported; tablets are not compatible.
• Your Toyota or Lexus must include SmartDeviceLink functionality — without it, the app cannot connect.
• Bluetooth is required to pair your phone with the vehicle’s head unit.

How to connect and manage apps

1. Confirm that your vehicle supports SmartDeviceLink.
2. Pair your smartphone with the car using Bluetooth and follow the prompts shown on both displays to finish setup.
3. Once linked, the vehicle’s display will show which smartphone apps are SDL-compatible.
4. Install apps not yet on your phone directly from the vehicle’s interface or remove and reorder apps as needed.

Main features and conveniences

• Control audio playback and select playlists or stations.
• Make and answer phone calls, and handle text messages using the car’s interface.
• View weather updates and read news headlines while keeping attention on driving.
• Let passengers operate compatible apps from their phones without needing the onboard display.

Compatibility notes

• Integration began with Toyota and Lexus models released from 2018 onward.
• Availability of specific apps depends on whether those apps support SmartDeviceLink.
• Some functionality may require an up-to-date smartphone OS or app version.

Safety and limitations

TOYOTA SmartDeviceLink is intended to reduce driver distraction by simplifying access to mobile features, but it does not replace safe driving practices. Occupants remain responsible for wearing seatbelts and following traffic laws. The app and service are tools to make journeys more convenient and controlled, not guarantees of safety.

Quick summary

With a compatible Toyota or Lexus and a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, SmartDeviceLink lets you use car-friendly apps from your phone, manage installations from the vehicle display, and give passengers useful controls — all while helping to keep the driver’s focus on the road.